My Workout Routine - anyone want to follow??

So I am finally practically symptom free, but I am not cured just yet. I know the lyme is still lingering - so besides taking my meds, and herbs, and nutritionals (to boost my immune system), I finally felt ready to start exercising. Maybe this is the last key to finally unlock the door which escapes this neverending battle!!

First up, my Dr said to do "total body sculpting", not to overdo it, and wait 2-3 days before exercising again.

This morning I did the following, and plan to do the same on Wednesday and then Saturday

In bench press position, I lifted 5lb weights in each hand. I did
15 reps x 3 times.
I then did the shoulder press exercise, with 5lb weights in each hand. I could only do 12 reps x 3 times
I did squats, holding an 8lb weight in each hand. I did 20 reps x 3 times.
Then I decided to exercise my abs, and I did double leg lowers - 15 reps, then 12 reps, then 10 reps.
Finally I went on the treadmill at a slight incline and walked at 3.0 for 10 minutes.

My toes did not get numb and I did not get palpitations - it was all good!! These symptoms occurred back in January before I realized I had lyme and before I got terribly sick when I was originally training for a 1/2 marathon with my husband - that plan fell apart, obviously, (glad I got out of it bc I hate running! LOL)

That's awesome Chapelle, so glad you're symptom free.

That's funny my toes used to feel numb when I worked out maybe from the Lyme also.

Hope we can all give this report soon.

AWESOME that you have begun working out! Kudo's to you Chapelle!! I def believe at the least, light exercise should be implemented as a key factor of getting well (and maintaining good health for that matter). Apparently, I even remember reading Burrascano mentions this in his guidelines as well! We need that blood and oxygen flow to get moving to places it has yet to get to from being ill for so long and laying around....little buggers like to play hide-&-seek so much :/

I try to at least use my shakeweight and do some light jogging around my driveway when I have a lil extra "umph". I put on layers so I can sweat more and then take a shower with anti-bacterial soap as soon as I come back inside so whatever toxins I sweated out, do not get re-absorbed into my skin. Also, like you said wait a few days before exercising again so dont over-do it.

I also try to jump rope a lil bit to get my lymphatic system moving as this does not have anything to help it move...its up to our movement.

Its hard when your not feeling good...but isnt everything hard with this illness....no matter how you look at it or which aspect unfortunately.

Im loving the fact that you said you are "practically" symptom free! Would you mind sharing what you've done thus far to get to the point you are now (i.e. meds, herbs, tips)? Im kinda in limbo with my treatment right now and Im trying to gain some solid direction to apply.

Keep up the good work hun!

xx's

P.S.
You have inspired me to take a light jog tonight! (I tell my hubby I call it going to get my "Rocky" on. I sooooo dont feel like it... but I put my hoodie and sweatpants on and I pretend like Im up against Lyme as he will be my contender (which I really am-duh) but I go out there and hear the Rocky movie theme music in my head and push myself. I know Im a dork...but methods to our madness right ;-)

Yes Dr. B mentioned exercise is important for a few reasons. It gets the muscles, joints, and ligaments moving. Borrellia likes the joints and ligaments for sure. It also creates an increase in body temperature, Borrelia doesn't like this. And of course it also boosts the immune system. But intense exercise temporarily decreases the immune system but then gets it back higher than it was initially. However this is bad in the case of Lyme disease so we don't want really really high intensity quite yet.

Yep you GOT IT LymePickle!! Ditto & Ditto!!! Also, got love that natural boost of endorphin flow that you get from exercise as well. Really helps me to feel better from the dark cloud depression that comes over throughout the days.

Wow, you must be doing well...to do that exercise! Good for you..your body will get stronger and stronger...and feel normal again!

The one thing I noticed when reading Dr. B's guidelines - is he stated no aerobic exercise - which was surprising to me.
Light weights, stretches, etc...is what it sounds like he is promoting.

Thanks everyone!!

I feel awesome today! I woke up with sore muscles - but the way they SHOULD feel after working out. I haven't felt this type of pain in months - it's a good kinda pain! You all know that the pain that comes with lyme is so hard to describe to people - it is just so different, and weird!

two weeks ago, I started having muscle fatigue again - kind of low endurance. So I said uhoh, and I went back on Coenzyme Q - and I think that's what did the trick. This stuff is very, very good for the muscles. Thought I would mention it!