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Repost: Sitting is the New Smoking Mar 31, 2021 | By Dr. Melanie Chandler, HABIT FL Director (@drmelaniechandler)Comment receiving replies
In reply to @nia4625 . So pleased Nancy that you felt the nudge. Yes a few minutes of exercise at a time is worthwhile and will help. As you become stronger try to avoid exercising while lying on your back or in a seated position. Your lung capacity is slightly decreased in these positions. The Chinese proverb " A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Keep reminding yourself of this.We look forward to hearing about your journey.
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@Michelle Graff Redford. I don't think I've seen your name here before, so if you are new here, Welcome. I'm so interested in China and used another of their proverbs to get me through challenging times over the year. "This too shall pass." I think my favorite is from Buddha -- "A teacher will appear when you are ready to hear what he/she has to teach you." I've certainly learned a lot from the teachers on MayoConnect who have appeared to help me. I committed a schedule to paper to use my cross trainer in five minute increments every two hours and will see if I can get to five minutes every hour in a couple of weeks. It's a start! I think I've figured out a really healthy eating plan that suits me . I've lost 30 pounds since October and am ready to move on to getting moving. Thanks for your nice message. I was going to sign up for a chair yoga class before Covid hit and will find one on YouTube. I really believe in energy medicine, if Yoga fits into that category. Thanks again. Nancy