Fight Fatigue. Mow the lawn

Posted by stevecando54 @stevecando54, May 3 4:06pm

The paper work I received last year when starting chemo said mow the lawn to fight fatigue. Yeah right, but I did mow each week and although is takes a lot out of me it makes my mindset feel so good. With the meds we all take its hard to get going but the after effects are so rewarding. It's a really good feeling to know I pushed through it and got it done. I guess my point is we need to push on, get out of the chair and move even when we don't feel up to it. Best to all.

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robertmizek | @robertmizek | May 3 9:32pm

Good for you!!! Keep it up!

Best wishes to you on your journey with PCa.

ziggypop | @ziggypop | May 4 3:32pm

Speaking for myself the hardest part of any exercise is getting my ass off of the couch.

perrychristopher | @perrychristopher | May 5 9:05am

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That goes for everyone, PCa or not.

trusam1 | @trusam1 | May 5 9:09am

"Exercise is medicine."

"Use it or lose it."

You can always improve from where you are.

bluegill | @bluegill | May 5 9:25am

Mind over matter?

For me, it's easy once I get to the gym. The problem is getting to the gym. Specifically, it comes down to one intersection as I'm leaving work: turn right and go to the gym, or turn left and go straight home. If I turn the steering wheel (or E-bike handlebars) to the right, that pretty much guarantees a 30-minute workout will take place. When I'm in the gym I can't let all those youngsters see me as a weak old man, so I end up lifting more weights than I would have if I were alone.

Also, I stock my gym locker with yummy chocolate protein bars as a reward for showing up.

Whatever works for you, do it.