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Post by merryfl on Feb 9, 2009 19:35:30 GMT -5
 The gym is open. Come on in!! I went to rehab today and did my usual: Stretches, followed by the arm machine for 5 minutes, treadmill for 30 minutes at 1.9 mph, leg press: 3 sets of 6 at 125, 130 and 135 pounds, and sit/stand with the medicine ball: 3 sets of 5. Finish it off with 5 more minutes on the arm machine and cool down stretches.  |
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Post by maryaz on Feb 9, 2009 23:01:47 GMT -5
OMG, I am huffin and puffin just reading what you did Merry. ;D I am coming back. I am, I am. We are having rain and I am having problems with my saturation. I made myself get on TM the other day and had to get off. Of all people, you brought 'Arizona Kate'. Why not New Jersey Jane or someone.  I think the message is looking for me. I will try tomorrow. I understand we are having rain for about a week. Me and Humidity don't agree. Today didn't feel as bad as yesterday. |
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Post by maryaz on Feb 10, 2009 19:05:26 GMT -5
I sure feel down about not being able to get moving.  Oh, well. I did 5 minutes on the TM at 1.1 but it took me 2 tries. I just stopped and rested after 2 minutes and then walked another 3. I don't remember being this bad before. Something has to give here. I just felt so bad after typing the above paragraph, that I went and got on TM again. Add another 3 minutes at 1.1. I could say that is a minute longer than my first 2 minutes the 1st session. Total is 8 minutes. Pretty pathetic.  I have gained extra weight and just came off the Predisone and not been working out for months. Now this is like starting over.  |
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Post by merryfl on Feb 10, 2009 19:52:02 GMT -5
LOL Mary.... I didn't even notice the AZ Kate til after I'd posted. Sorry  Like they sang in the Sound of Music --- "Let's start at the very beginning...A very nice place to start..." After all, you have to start somewhere!! 8 Minutes is excellent since you really haven't been doing any workouts. It doesn't matter whether you do it all at once or break it up. At least you did it! |
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Post by maryaz on Feb 10, 2009 22:32:41 GMT -5
AZ Kate is cute. She makes me smile. Thanks,  |
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Post by blondie on Feb 11, 2009 9:59:30 GMT -5
I went for a walk yesterday. First day in a week it hasn't rained so took advantage of it. Weather was nice and cool and air fresh. ahhhhh life is good.
Merry, I love your quote from Sound of Music. Pat
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Post by maryaz on Feb 11, 2009 22:39:51 GMT -5
I am not thrilled but I got on. Tried to get the extra 3 minutes to equal yesterday but not breathing good enough. Joe keeps saying I need to remember when I first started that it took time. I used to walk 30 plus minutes. I am so discouraged. Oh, well, tomorrow is another day.  TM 5 minutes @ 1.1 |
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Post by merryfl on Feb 13, 2009 7:40:12 GMT -5
I haven't been around much due to packing for the move. But I did go to rehab Wednesday. It was my last day until we get moved. Then I will have to find a new doctor and a new rehab place. I hope there will be one nearby, cause we are moving to a very small town. It will probably be a long drive to the nearest center -- not sure how I will handle that. I could go to a regular gym, but they wouldn't have O2, and my portable doesn't go to a high enough liter-flow for exercise (plus it is pulse only). Our apartment is too small for my treadmill, so won't be able to do that, either.  Any ideas? |
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Post by sue on Feb 13, 2009 8:20:59 GMT -5
I've been lazy and not doing much. When I was without a computer last week I did get on the TM at work and walked for 10 min each time. I've been bouncing a toddler on the end of my feet too so I'll count that too, lol.
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Post by maryaz on Feb 13, 2009 17:09:48 GMT -5
Merry; Be careful and don't overdo yourself during your move. Sue, you are sure getting enough exercise. I didn't post that Thursday or Friday I tried to get on the TM and didn't last 60 seconds and was off. I was just sick about it. I must have been right in what I discovered last night because now, I AM BACK. I will explain in the COPD Section. Today, I Did It, I did it, I am Back!!!:TM 10 minutes @ 1.1 (My TM has a 1.5 automatic incline) "I am so happy" |
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Post by merryfl on Feb 13, 2009 19:48:14 GMT -5
Mary - I read your post in COPD. Amazing! But glad you are back on track. I snagged your bouncing dinosaur - he's so cute. |
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Post by maryaz on Feb 13, 2009 20:38:47 GMT -5
Anything I post is snaggable. Enjoy. He is about all I have that jumps up and down good. I have a lil guy that bounces on a couch. ;D
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Post by maryaz on Feb 15, 2009 16:01:27 GMT -5
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Post by merryfl on Feb 15, 2009 16:39:02 GMT -5
Great news, Mary! I am getting ready to pack my computer, and just wanted to stop in quickly and say bye. Don't know how long it will be before I get my new service set up, but I'll be back!
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Post by maryaz on Feb 15, 2009 21:09:57 GMT -5
Merry; Good luck with the move. Will look forward to seeing you again soon.  |
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Post by sue on Feb 16, 2009 6:55:57 GMT -5
Mary, way to go!! I'm glad that you figured out what was wrong with your breathing...better a low inhaler than getting sick, that's for sure!
I'll be getting exercise today, babysitting grands, one being a very hefty 1 yr old! (glad that one can walk, I sure couldnt carry him far)
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Post by Colleen-NC on Feb 16, 2009 7:51:19 GMT -5
Mary, its the little things, eh? I know how you feel! I am going to the mall today so will get lots of walklin gin. I will be getting back on the treadmill and working with the weight. This sporadic thing I have been up to is not good!! I need to get back on schedule! I will do weights before I go today.
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I think the message is looking for me.
Oh, well. I did 5 minutes on the TM at 1.1 but it took me 2 tries. I just stopped and rested after 2 minutes and then walked another 3. I don't remember being this bad before. Something has to give here.
Any ideas?
