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Post by blondie on Dec 22, 2008 19:38:09 GMT -5
I didn't get out and walk today. It's been misting rain all day and brrrrrrrrrr cold (for SoCal). Pat
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Post by merryfl on Dec 22, 2008 19:53:34 GMT -5
Happy Monday!! Today was rehab. It went real well. Walked my 30 minutes at 1.9mph. Since the leg press went well Friday, I upped my weights by 5 pounds today - did six each at 120, 125 and 130 pounds. 5 more pounds and I'll be back where I was before I went in the hospital. And I did my sit/stands: 3 sets of 5 with the 2Kg medicine ball. We're having some cold weather too, Pat - it's in the mid-50's right now and my heat is running  |
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Post by merryfl on Dec 23, 2008 19:27:48 GMT -5
Tuesday - I fought my way through the crowds at the grocery store today. Boy, I sure am glad I didn't wait til tomorrow!! It was exhausting. Wait for people to move, then hurry through the opening before someone else blocked the way. It was nuts. But I did feel like I got a good workout in the process.
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Post by merryfl on Dec 24, 2008 10:46:34 GMT -5
Christmas Eve - even though it's Christmas Eve, we had rehab today. (Will be off Friday) I did the same as Monday. Everyone was in a good mood and it was happy times all around. Merry Christmas to all my fellow exercisers - wherever you are!
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Post by sue on Dec 24, 2008 11:44:57 GMT -5
I shoveled some.........Merry, I had to giggle at you turning on the heat at 50 degrees, lol. That would feel like a heat wave to me right now, lol.
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Post by merryfl on Dec 26, 2008 10:36:47 GMT -5
Giggle all you want, Sue. At least we were cozy and warm!
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Post by sue on Dec 27, 2008 6:38:26 GMT -5
yup, there is that Merry! I'm glad you dont have to deal with the winter slop. I can always imagine Im in Florida with you, lol.
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Post by blondie on Dec 27, 2008 20:06:26 GMT -5
I walked about a mile and a half today. Only got a little sob but it was chilly out The thing that bothered me was my cotton picking hip. The pain comes and goes. So strange.. If I can sit down for a couple of minutes then resume walking, then it's tolerable. Pat
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Post by merryfl on Dec 28, 2008 19:19:22 GMT -5
Pat - does the pain make you SOB? At least you can get relief from sitting down. So, you walk a little, sit a little, and walk a little more. It all adds up!
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Post by blondie on Dec 29, 2008 12:06:13 GMT -5
Merry, I sat down because the hip hurt not because of being sob. The sob was on the last leg of my walk and it was very mild. Golden Years my 'butt'...lol Pat
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Post by Toby on Dec 29, 2008 18:03:21 GMT -5
My son brought up an exercise bike for me today. My brother had bought it for my SIL and was putting it together when he had a heart attack. He was only 50! He died in January 1997. My SIL wanted it out of her house (understandably) and I felt the same way about it. My son had given it to his BIL and he doesn't want it anymore. I have to get the exercise or my pulmonologist is going to kill me. With this weather the way it is, I needed something I could do without leaving the house. It gives me a funny feeling but then I think he would want me to exercise so it's a sign from him to get cracking! It doesn't have a speedometer on it and it has one of those racing seats which with my bony butt isn't very comfortable. I'm thinking of buying another seat. My question is how long do you guys go on the exercise bike? Do you do little spirts or do it all at once? I'm going to start first thing tomorrow!  |
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Post by hollyfrance on Dec 30, 2008 10:45:35 GMT -5
Hi all ,I'd like to know how to use the bike as well because my "kids" bought me one for Xmas! Thanks Toby for asking.Holly
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Post by blondie on Dec 30, 2008 14:21:05 GMT -5
Toby, go to a bike shop and ask them about a bigger seat. Those banana seats are VERY uncomfortable. When I use to go to the Y, I'd ride the stationery bike for about 1/2 hour. I had to force myself to keep pedaling ;D It was more a recumbent type of bike. Much more comfortable than the ones with the seats at the top, but I've riden then also. Depending on how you feel after you start pedaling, only go as far as you comfortable. Whether it be 5 minutes of 1/2 hour. Sometimes we need to get out of our comfort zone but not to push it too hard. Holly, great you got a bike for Christmas. They can help take lbs off us and get us in shape Pat |
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Post by Toby on Dec 30, 2008 14:37:36 GMT -5
I'll check it out Pat. I have been looking online for a speedometer too. I think that is what I want. I want something that lets you know how far you have gone. Just so I have a number to give my Doctor.
I can't tell you how great it is seeing you here on the forum Holly!
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Post by sue on Dec 30, 2008 15:51:38 GMT -5
toby, I was wondering, do they also make those fake lamb's wool seat pads for bikes?
Hi Holly! Glad my kids didnt get one, then I would have to use it, hahaha.
I worked last night so that meant doing the floors, etc. I have been too lazy I admit. I need to get out walking with the MP3 player to make the time go by faster.
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Post by merryfl on Dec 30, 2008 18:31:14 GMT -5
Hey everyone -- you're on the wrong week's post. I'll bump the other to the top.
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