@pmm I am I the “ugh” phase of exercise too. The physical therapy has helped me as well.

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Good morning to my forum friends. A month ago we moved to Texas to be closer to my husband’s family so this necessitated seeing a new hematologist for my IGM MGUS. I was diagnosed in 2021 and had been seen by one in Arkansas since then. I feel SO blessed to have found this new one who is so kind, unhurried, knowledgeable and up to date on research. We discussed the Memorial Sloan Kettering clinical trials headed by Dr Irvi Shah on a Whole Foods plant based diet which encourages eating 30+ whole plant based foods per week which would include vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds and legumes in their whole unprocessed form (cooked foods are fine) which would mean avoiding granola bars, frozen vegetarian dinners, chips, etc. She asked me what I was doing to look so fit and healthy at 71 (I told you she is a gem!) and I told her that I walk 3-6 miles outside every day and that my goal is 100 miles a month but I don’t always reach it due to weather or appointments etc. (I reached it this month!) I have enjoyed walking my whole life and find it helps my osteoarthritis and more importantly my mood. It gives me a sense of accomplishment and also because I have lived in rural areas the past 30+ years, I get to enjoy the nature and animals I love so much including seeing cattle in pastures, squirrels, rabbits etc. At my last home, the wild rabbits got so used to seeing me walk every day they never moved from the side of the road when I passed by. My new hematologist told me that research has shown that staying active has shown to have the most positive influence in preventing progression of MGUS. So my point here is this- do whatever you can do to move your body. If it is walking, swimming, treadmill, dancing, yoga or whatever, find something you enjoy because you will be more willing to stick with it. Keep a journal when you start and keep noting your progress even if it only progresses in minutes. I promise you it will do wonders for you! My prayers are with each and every one of you and sending you all a hug. A picture from my morning walk last week at sun-up.