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Posted 2/4/2015 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
Ever since I had a kid I've tried to continue to stay active and exercise. With GERD it is just so hard, at least if I want to exercise at times that I have an empty stomach. Anyone have any tips?

Clearly the answer is to wake up earlier and exercise then, but its just become so hard with a toddler. I consistently prioritize sleeping until I have to get up for daycare/work, as opposed to getting up earlier to exercise. And the days keep passing.

Not sure if I need tips or am just complaining. Exercising with a toddler and GERD is hard.
Posted 2/5/2015 3:04 PM (GMT 0)
I eat because I am sad and I am sad because I eat
Posted 2/6/2015 7:44 AM (GMT 0)
theacidrefluxman, i think that morning exercise is the one and only solution for GERD-sufferers. In the morning the stomack is empty and there is less to come up.

I personally drink a cup of clear water before my exercising. I even eat my vitamins after training.

Once i tried to drink smoothie instead of water - and i had serious reflux while training. So only water now.
Posted 2/6/2015 9:05 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there,
walking briskly is as good as anything. It's one exercise I find doesn't irritate me.
You could do a little bit of dancing to your favourite music - that's always good - lifts your spirits and is a way of getting a bit of exercise. You could get your toddler to join in too - make it fun!
It's not easy having a little person to look after - and time is hard to come by - but even walking up and down a few times can get you heart rate up!
Hope you feel better soon :-)
Posted 2/6/2015 9:07 PM (GMT 0)
Should have added stairs to the up and down bit ......!!
Its been a looooooong day!!!!
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