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Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 10, 2020 | Replies (317)Comment receiving replies
You might think of this as a great opportunity to try new things and live less rigidly. You chastised me because dance is my exercise of choice and because I like activities that involve my mind and have a component of surprise, liking surfing and skiing. Walking is of no interest to me, and I would die of boredom on a treadmill. I now better understand that you like everything planned out and predictable. When you are unable to follow your routine, it throws you for a loop. However, like you did with your walking, you can establish new routines. As others have said, there are a multitude of ways you can still get your exercise. There are "Sit and Be Fit" and so many similar videos on YouTube. Once you learn the routines, they can be almost as predictable as walking. You can even march in place from a seated position, using soft pillows so your tender feet don't feel like you are walking on shards of glass. In all your years of teaching, I am sure you had students where you had to try multiple approaches until they finally "got it." Now it's time to turn those same talents to your current situation. You have been dealing with a great deal of stress because of your husband's health issues, and this is probably behind many of the issues you are now dealing with. You are so fortunate to have a good medical team. I would definitely take advantage of that.
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Hi @ginaquilts, welcome back to Connect. We haven't heard from you for a while.
I feel an unnecessary difference of opinion brewing. As we talked about a while back when you were last on the community - all movement is good. As they say "different strokes for different folks". Some love to dance while other prefer walking. What's important is that everyone choose an activity that keeps them active and interested. If we like to do what we're doing, we're more likely to do it. Finding someone to do it with can also be a motivator.
While this group's genesis started with the invitation to join a walking program, we want to hear from people who are moving no matter the motion. Personally, I like to mix it up. I'm following an exercise program that includes a little running, dreadful burpees, and other crazy things. Every 20-minute workout is a different combination of fun and high intensity torture. I work out with my husband and we have fun together. And heck, it's only 20 minutes. I always seem to be able to make it to end. Now it's such a habit, I just do it - no more negotiating with myself. That's a nice place to get to.
What's you favorite physical activity? What keeps you motivated?
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@contentandwell Please read the post in reply to me concerning being thankful for every day. The member says I chastised (?) her and that she would die of boredom if she had to walk on a treadmill. I am totally confused. I don't think I have ever chastised anyone on this site. It bothers me that it is posted on the Mayo Exercise program Lighten Your Limbs with Friends. Do you have any idea what this is all about? I am really lost on this one.
I don't remember what report means on the right side of a post; maybe I need to report it. I have no way to answer this since I don't know what it means.
Any ideas?
Carol