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Posted 2/28/2012 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Well I started walking on my treadmill about 2 weeks ago. I started out at 10 mins. 5 warmup, 10 walking, and 5 cool down. The first time I did it, afterwards I felt like my eyeballs were gonna pop outta my head lol. So anyway I have been doing pretty good, I got up to .5,.6,.8 of a mile. So yesterday I had alot of energy for some reason so I decided to do one mile! I felt good when I was walking, afterward just some minor pain..BUT today...wow different story. I woke up with my "active" pain and felt sick. Even the muscles in my fingers hurt! Those random shooting pains all over started too. I feel like poo today. I really thought I was ready for the mile. lol. NOT! It has been soooo hard to try to lose weight. I remember before fibro I could lose weight without to many problems. Now it's like stuck to me and it wont' budge, I mean my body fights it. I am gaining and I don't even eat any different than before and I try to stay active. I don't get it. I have been eating better too. Anyone find it harder to lose weight with fibro? I am not walking today..I want to clean the bathroom really good but I don't know if I should even do it, but I don't want to lay around either.

karen

Posted 2/28/2012 5:05 PM (GMT 0)
I just thought I would say hello. Hang in there. In addition to my Fibro, I now have Psoriatic Arthritis and my fingers hurt to type. I spend all day on the phone & computer for work so it only makes things worse since my only swelling is in my fingers and toes.

I want to loose about 7 pounds before summer but just do not have the energy. I ordered a new Wii DVD and I hope when it arrives next week that I can feel obligated to use it.

With the Fibro pain, anything I do really hurts the next day. No one around me quite understands and my DH just thinks its no big deal because I push myself to keep going but some days the pain is just unbearable. On the bright side...I know in a few days, one day will be with less pain than the next.
Posted 2/28/2012 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, on the brightside I know in the next day or two I will be feeling better. I have atleast 35-30 lbs I want to lose. I think changing my diet will be a big help, plus I am trying to stay away from soda's as much as possible. I have been drinking them since I could walk..lol. I have been getting used to unsweet tea with lemons. I read that lemons have some really good health benefits too.

I have a wii and thought about getting a workout routine made for the wii. I am just scared I am gonna push my fibro into full blown everyday flares again. Starting slow would be the best option since it seems fibro can't handle alot.

 

Posted 2/28/2012 5:41 PM (GMT 0)
Karen, You are doing the right thing, taking it very slowly. I have been exercising for over 30 years and have had fibro for over 22 years. I definitely have had to curtail my workouts. Now, all I do is walk outside OR do my elliptical, never can I do both. If I don't take a walk or elliptical for a few days, I am back to square one, having to work my way up once again. It seems our muscles have no memory at all. When I use my elliptical, the pain begins about three hours later, really bad in my lower back, that is, when I use high resistance. Sometimes I just feel good and want to really sweat and the way to do it is with resistance but I ALWAYS pay for it. I just know it is coming, but I think it's due to the problems in my lower back and not the fibro...really, I'm just not sure.
I have also learned that I have to limit other things as well, like cleaning. When I wash my kitchen floor, it needs at least two washings, the first to really scrub the grout, then rinse it, and then I go back to scrub the tiles too. My kitchen isn't huge, but it's simply too much for me so now I have figured out how to do it while sitting down on a chair with casters. I take breaks, little ones and I feel better for it later. I only clean one room at a time. I only dust one room OR vacuum. Believe me, it's taken me years to give in to fibro. I was always so strong and full of energy, it's hard to "admit defeat." But in the end, your body will thank you for it. Also, after your walk, you might want to put ice on the areas that have been giving you pain, also try some gentle stretching. I think for most of us, it's not only the muscle, but the ligaments and tendons.
Good luck on your walking regimen...good for you!!
Miriam
Posted 2/28/2012 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
I used to not be a great exerciser. When I lost 50 pounds, I started walking and biking, and loved it. Fibro diagnosis came not longer after.

Five years ago, I started the elliptical and could manage it only after i strengthened my core with regular wateraerobics. The treadmill hurt my muscles.

I have gained back the weight over the past four years gradually. My eating has increased, though i make healthy choices. The weight gain and excess eating, i think, is largely due to depression.

Now, I try to get to the pool at least twice a week, and haven't been doing the elliptical at all recently. My schedule is pretty erractic at work, and i have to maintain my energy for that. My endurance is easily eroded, if i don't stay on track consistently, i have to start over.

Good luck and keep going up in small increments.
Posted 2/28/2012 7:20 PM (GMT 0)
Karen good for you!!! Starting to exercise and changing your diet. I know when I over exert myself I try to have a nice long shower it helps so I don't stiffen up. I know what you mean about it being harder to loose weight I am juicing lunch because I am trying as well to loose a little. Wishing you success.
Posted 2/28/2012 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
If you were thinking about a Wii exercise game, Walmart dot com has the Wii Your Shape program on sale for 7.96. It includes a camera that make sure you are doing the exercises correctly. I ordered it a few days ago and just checked and it's still in stock for the same price if you are interested.

Good luck with whatever program you use. You can do it but take it easy and rest when you need a day off.
Posted 2/28/2012 8:05 PM (GMT 0)
We should get a fan club going that serious about losing weight. I started this week cutting back. I haven't got myself to go to the gym again. I can do a mile with no problem on the Tredmill. I just need encouragement. I was watching a DvD of my church with me in it yesterday, I was upset with myself because I got a look at me behind and have I gained the weight. My husband has been telling me that my butty was getting big. Lol my metabolism must have slowed down. Because it takes a lot to lose it now. I have stop buying the icecream, now the cokes are another story. Lol
Posted 2/29/2012 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks for all of the encourgement!

MT Lady, I have to clean like that too, although my body is getting used to my cleaning routine. If I do a scrub job in the bathroom and clean it well I can usually vacuum and straighten up another room if I take a good break in between. I know I need to start slowly but when I have energy I love to go, go, go. I should know better. I said today I'm not giving into fibro I'm losing weight no matter what then I read your post, lol. I know it still controls me, I just don't want to admit it. :)

Myself 09, I wish I did have a pool to swim in. I don't know how much it is to join the Y, but I know american family was not cheap. I used to work out long time ago before I had fibro and got down to 143, was 150-155. I felt so good!! Now I'm up to 170...stinks!

Grandmaroses, Yes the shower helps!! :)

vvon66, Thanks for the info! I am going to look into some wii dvds.

ak angel, yeah I agree, we need to get together and encourage each other with the weight. I am 170 now, even though it's spread out pretty good, it's still to much weight. lol. It is upsetting to me. I think my metabolism is slowing down too. OH the icecream I LOVE. :(
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