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Posted 3/4/2013 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm trying to lose some weight and do a little more moving. The weight is slowly moving 12 pounds in 2 weeks, but the movement is a little tougher.

I decided to take it slowly because I don't want to overdo it and get into a flare. I pulled out the old Wii and decided to play some simple games that I used to be good at long ago...bowling and golf. I kept it very simple and only did two rounds of beginner golf and two games of bowling.

Two days later my elbow is still griping. nono

I don't know if I should try to do it again so soon with my elbow still hurting? confused

Posted 3/4/2013 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Joy,

I remember playing video games with my kids when I first came down with fibro, I couldn't handle the controller after a while. It hurt too much so I stopped.

I wouldn't try it again until you're done hurting.

What I like to do, Joy, is walk around the house to music for my exercise or walk around the mall.
Posted 3/4/2013 8:44 PM (GMT 0)
Joy, do you have problems walking? That would be the very best exercise for you.

Sherrine
Posted 3/4/2013 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Ice it, and use heat. I love my aspercreme. Take it easy. I would play one gentle game, instead of two.

The range of movement really is helpful with these games.
Posted 3/4/2013 9:54 PM (GMT 0)
I do have issues with walking for any length of time (5 minutes tops). I fatigue quickly and I can only walk at night due to my Lupus.
But even then the neighborhood is not condusive to walking at night unfortunately either. We have some pit bulls loose in the area who like the taste of walkers. I live next to a very busy street with a microscopic sidewalk close to the road. Many preventors to keep me from walking outside even if I could.
I'm taking baby steps in the exercise department.
Posted 3/4/2013 10:06 PM (GMT 0)
There are some great walking in place videos that you could use at your own pace. You might even be able to build up to more than five minutes, too. I have one that's by Leslie Sansone the if I walk in place for fifteen minutes it's equivalent to one mile. Of course I couldn't do that at first but as my muscles got a little stronger, I could. Just and idea.

Also, if you have access to an I door pool, water exercise is excellent and easy on the joints.

Sherrine
Posted 3/4/2013 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
I want one of those endless pools something terrible, but it's not financially fesable. The closest pool is 25 miles away and is outdoors at the Y.
I'm hoping I can save up and get one of those cheap ones placed in my backyard and have a shelter over it. I'd be happy with a 6x6x4 hole in the backyard, but I must have suncover.
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