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Posted 2/19/2008 4:46 PM (GMT 0)
tongue  hi everyone ...i am a chronic allergy asthmatic and want to share my diet and exercise regime with you all because it works no matter how bad your asthma is.My Diet is delicious and exercises can start in your chair watching tv through to walking two miles a day....please tune in and let me help you back on the road to better health....nellie tongue
Posted 2/20/2008 2:49 AM (GMT 0)

I'm ready!

Carla

Posted 2/20/2008 8:32 AM (GMT 0)
hi carla, just checking my newpost which I hope will support others.can you give me a brief outline of foods you enjoy, those you may be allergic to and what exercise you enjoy ..limitations...weight /height ratio etc..in fact as much info as possible.will sign in tonight..of to work now...ugs groovey
Posted 2/20/2008 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
i think this is a very good idea...may i boost that I walked in the park today. my doc and allergist both say that walking outdoors is the best. am overweight but am trying in that too.
Posted 2/21/2008 2:22 AM (GMT 0)

Unfortunately because of all the Prednisone, I weigh 185 and I am 5'3" tall. This is 65 lbs. more than my normal weight.  I found out today that my walking buddy is going to be out of town until March 3rd.  I will try my best to go and walk some by myself.  For now, walking is about all I can do and it has to be indoors and I have to use my inhaler first.  It is very cold here now and my asthma is severe.

I am allergic to:  MSG, soy, corn, oats, tomatoes, milk,

It's been so long since I had the RAST test, I'm sure I am forgetting some.

I enjoy most all fruits except grapefruit, most all vegetables except green peas.  I like most meats except liver.

Unfortunately, I love bread and sweets.

My problem is I hate to cook, but I guess I'm going to have to learn how if I'm going to lose weight.  I do enjoy salads.

Thank you so much for coming up with this idea!

Carla

Posted 2/21/2008 7:04 AM (GMT 0)
Gees, Carla...we all love breads and sweets:) It would be heaven if those two food groups were the lo-cal, good for you foods:) A person can dream:) Please watch the carbs now before you get diabetes like me. I wouldn't wish what I have gone through on my worst enemy. Warm French bread and melted butter...hot cinnamon rolls dripping with frosting...my brain just malfunctioned...please ignore last sentence:)LOL
Posted 2/21/2008 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
hi carla, great to hear from you..i have started an exercise and diet programme for you....just need a few days to plan it all and take into consideration your health issues...when ready i will e mail it as it will be as detailed and compreensive as I can make it...keep up the exercise no matter how small...hugs groovey
Posted 2/21/2008 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
hi joan m...great to hear you are walking in the park...keep it up and if you want any other exercises or diet plan just leyt me know...be happy groovey
Posted 2/22/2008 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi another day...I am overweight just from asthma...it makes me very tired and down. I weigh about 225 but I am a almost 6 foot tall female. We've gotten another snow storm here. I did walk a bit yesterday. I am an airborne allergy mess and was identified with it in 1983 or so. Also exposed to a lot of the fumes in an industrial accident. Worked in the printing trades which caused other problems.

It is snowing like crazy here today so I can not swim in the local pool. Got the booster shot.
Posted 2/22/2008 5:29 PM (GMT 0)
hi joan m...you do not have to go out of the house to exercise when the weather is bad...there are lots of things to do in the home and lots of exercises that will waken up the body and make you feel good.get in contact groovey...be well and happy.
Posted 2/22/2008 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
hi groovey ... am watching Sicko by Michael Moore and I put my outside bathroom curtain up today.
At least I was able to talk my allergist into giving the DTP shot. See my post somewhere. Unfortunately I am getting so much spam that I won't give me e-mail address out. Thanks for thinking of me, though!
Posted 2/22/2008 9:07 PM (GMT 0)

Groovey,

I think you misunderstood Joan.  She said she was watching a movie by the name of Sicko and that she was having a lot of spam on her computer today and did not want to give out her email address.  She did not call you Sicko.  I know with us being from different parts of the world, we are going to have language barriers from time to time.

I hope you will reconsider leaving us.  We would really hate to see you go.

Hugs!

Carla

Posted 2/23/2008 3:10 PM (GMT 0)
I mentioned the author of the movie...Michael Moore. What can I say?????????? I do not want to give my e-mail address out. That is MY BUSINESS.
Posted 2/23/2008 6:47 PM (GMT 0)

Joan,

You do not have to give your email address out.  As a matter of fact, it's best not to.  Because I am a moderator, mine is out there.  Others use one that is not their real email address.  Please do not feel pressed to do so.

You don't need me to tell you that you don't have to participate in the "let's get positive program" either.  Another member was just trying to be helpful and willing to spend a lot of their time working up diets for each of us.  I think it is very kind, but it may not be for everyone.

I hope you can just put it behind you.  You are both great members.

Hugs!

Carla

Posted 2/24/2008 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
joan m I do not wish to cause offence to you or anyone else and I will not bother you again ....stay well groovey
Posted 2/26/2008 3:46 PM (GMT 0)
hi carla...just a quickie to let you know that your diet and exercise programme is nearly ready.I have been so busy looking after my daughter who has post natal depression and baby david 7weeks old that I have found it hard to concentrate because I AM KNACKED and after a day with them just want to sleep ....oh the joys of motherhood!!!!!I WILL BE IN CONTACT VERY SOON..BE HAPPY GROOVEY
Posted 2/26/2008 10:25 PM (GMT 0)

Groovey,

No hurry, I just appreciate that you are willing to take the time to do this.  It sounds like you have your hands full right now.

Congratulations on being a grandparent!  I hope your daughter feels better soon.  Focus on her right now.  Is this your fist grandchild?  I have three and they are so much fun!  Seriously, your daughter needs your help right now.  I will still be here whenever you get her all settled.

Hugs!

Carla

Posted 2/27/2008 6:50 PM (GMT 0)
hi carla thanks for your caring reply it means so much to me.Daughter settling a little and getting lots of professional support from health visitor and us of course. Have three grandchildren ranging from 20 yrs 18yrs and 7months ...lovely...watch your e mail I am well on the way to completing diet and exercise programme. thanks and a big hug groovey.
Posted 2/27/2008 11:54 PM (GMT 0)

Groovey,

I'm glad to hear that your daughter is doing a little better.  This will be like starting over as a grandmother since the other two are almost adults.  You'll have so much fun!

Hugs!

Carla

Posted 2/28/2008 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi carla, Have had daughter and baby david for the day and they are both seeming to bond so much better...Ive done the feeding.winding bit and secretly loved it but forgot the other end ha! ha! Daughter has blood pressure that even medication is not stabalising and continuous swollen ankles...bit of a worry but she is being well looked after by drs....hugs groovey.
Posted 2/29/2008 3:38 AM (GMT 0)

Groovey,

Thanks for the update on Mom and Baby.  She must be miserable with all that swelling.  I certainly hope they get her BP under control soon.  Please keep me posted on them.

I got your email, but haven't had a chance to look at it yet.  I've been on the go all day.  Again, I thank you for taking the time to do that for me.

Hugs!

Carla

Posted 3/1/2008 9:28 AM (GMT 0)
Hi carla,
Hpoe you have got diet and exercise e mails okay.Off today for a girlie weekend with my 2 sisters...lots of shopping and laughter...Will here from you soon I hope...hugs groovey
Posted 3/3/2008 2:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Carla...so pleased you recieved diet and exercise plan...keep me posted on your progress.Mom and baby doing so much better now..lots of bonding going on at last...hurrah!!.Had fab girlie weekend , hit the shops and did loads of retail therapy..[great for the soul but hard on the purse.]and laughed all weekend..great for the asthma.[.I dont think.] because when I laugh to much I become quite breathless..does this happen to you too?.I must stop telling these naughty jokes!!!!Be happy and well big hugs groovey
Posted 3/4/2008 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. Im 23 years old 5'6'' 120 lbs. I have had asthma (exercise induced and cough variant) for only a year now, but i know that even with asthma you can keep exercising. Before I was diagnosed I use to run a mile or so every day. Then last year I was diagnosed and it did slow me down for a lil bit while I was learning how to control it and I had 2 rounds of bronchitis in a row. But now I have figured out what triggers it and how to control it and I am back out running. There are some days where im not able to b/c im having a bad day with my asthma but really once I started exercising again I did notice how much better I felt. I know that this is not gonna be the same for everyone, everyone is different...i know im a nurse. But I thought I would just share my story. Good luck to everyone.
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