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Posted 5/24/2011 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
Each day we are faced with challenges. Dealing with pain and fatigue puts an added stress on us. Our mindset will definately affect how we go about getting things done or if we will at all...somedays it does take more work to be optomistic.

One of my challenges is exercising. Sometimes when I'm tired and achy, the last thing I want to do is go out and walk 1-3 miles. I make myself do it because I know I feel worse if I don't. I always feel better after and am glad I did it. Walking for me is helpful and it feels like an accomplishment!

What challenge makes you feel good when you're finished?

Hugs, Robin :-)

Posted 5/24/2011 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Robin,

I agree with you about the excercise. I may be hurting before hand but when I am working out, I am concentrating on doing the best I can do and it does help with the pain afterwards.   The more I sit and do nothing, the more I become stiff and hurt.  Also repetitive movements are challenging for me also.  I try and space my activites out throughout the day such as gardening and playing with my dogs.  The most challenging for me is to shop for a long time....between the car ride and shopping for groceries then back, unload the car and put everything away...but I do it because I like to eat :-)

Kathy

Posted 5/24/2011 8:45 PM (GMT 0)
Cleaning house! I tend to space things out, as do we all. One room at a time, or one chore (mopping, vacuuming, etc...)
Posted 5/25/2011 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Cleaning house here, too. I let the things slide that can be let go, but I've learned to make a to-do list in the morning based on how I'm feeling. If I can get that list done then I feel good. It also helps me keep on top of things so if I hit a bad few days the house isn't a total wreck going into it.
Posted 5/25/2011 10:42 AM (GMT 0)
I walk too, but I do not call it exercise anymore.  I hate exercising, so I call it physical therapy! smilewinkgrin The one thing I have noticed this week, my thigh muscles seem very tight when I walk.  They feel like rubber bands that could snap, it's very weird.  My feet argue with me too, but I tell them they have to go along. yeah
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