Let's Post our Daily Exercise

The Star Wars yoga sounds wonderful. And there's no way I could do hot yoga - I'd be passed out after the first minute! Also I'd be worried about triggering an LE flare. Cheryl - the young bride must have been lovely. Cubbie - you're brave to even go near an electronics store this time of year! BTW, your Cubbies are having a busy off season - they're going to be a team to keep an eye on next season!

Bluedog - welcome - we're neighbors!! Always good to see another Terp on the board!

I went out for a pre-dawn run this morning. It was beautiful weather - I couldn't believe I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt for a December run! About a mile into it I was feeling great, then suddenly I found myself face down on the sidewalk, with bloody knees, a scraped up elbow and a hand that hurt like the dickens! I'm not sure what happened, but I think I may have slipped on a slick spot, or maybe on some acorns. I'm taking it easy doing RICE on it - we'll see how it goes the next day or so. My LE is on the other side (thank goodness), but I'm using my handy-dandy gauntlet for the Compression part of RICE. So I will be taking it easy the next few days.

Thanks all. . .my Dh is pretty special. We've been together for nearly 24 years and married most of that. I cooked Cajun for him last night. It was delicious. . .unfortunately I made the mistake of eating a bowl myself. I was up all night with a raging Lupron induced fever. More like an inferno. At least that's the best way to describe it. OMG I still feel sick and I am sooo done with the Lupron shots. I need my sleep!!! That said, I'm at the gym trying to exhaust myself into a coma tonight.

I have been looking for a beginner yoga class and have not found a local one. I may just start going to the yoga class at MO's. It's all cancer patients and they help individually. No way I could do hot yoga. . .now if anyone hears of a polar yoga class, I'm in.

Nats. . .sorry about your fall. Hope you heal quickly.

Scottie

When I don't get a walk in during "lunch" at work, I struggle to get my 15K steps in. I've been battling a cold and sinus stuff since Thursday, so I've been having to push myself to walk. Tomorrow winter is back...3 to 6 inches of snow predicted for Denver. Many in my neighborhood have forgotten that the law says sidewalks must be shoveled within 24 hours after snow stops....the hard part is the the area where the sun doesn't shine as if they don't shovel the snow turns to ice and wrecks havoc for walking.....

Still have a sinus headache after 4 ibuprofen...waiting for the dryer to be done, then going to bed after the news, by 10:30 which is early for me. Will catch up tomorrow, hopefully!!

Jumped on the elliptical bike a few times today. Touched my toes and raised my arms in the air 20 times. Put my arms over my head about 10 times while saying FAT loudly. Did some laundry. Reading about interval training on the elliptical bike to burn lots of calories and fat. Interval training, yes, I can do this, no problem. Short, very intense spurts are my style, and they won't wear down my knee joints. Am going to do some leg lifts, then go to bed. Felt much better than before after two intense 30 second intervals on the bike. Still having hot flashes. I have to save my own life.

Ohhhh, how I do not miss snow and ice! I think snow is pretty when it first comes down, but, then, I am ready for Florida again!

Today, made myself get out early for my walk.....did 3 miles, with a little jogging......mind you, a little! Then, took a shower and went to my last PT session.

DecisionFreak, that is great news. Down a size - way to go. Taking the weight off slowly is actually the best way to go as it will tend to stay off easier so don't worry. Should you reach a plateau, don't worry, just keep going.

mysunshine, some jogging - nice! Nats, take it easy while you heal.

Good to hear from everyone. With being busy with a visiting friend and also busy with getting ready to build my exercise is spotty. Should be a little better starting next week after visitor is gone and house choices are finalized.

Night sculpted friends.

A size down? Whoo hoo, that is awesome!

Went to my Cardio Sculpt class this morning & Barre tonight. The Colorado Snow is coming our way; a sort of freezing drizzle is coming down right now and we are supposed to get dumped on by snow tonight. DH is driving home from an out of town trip, so I hope he gets home soon, and DS is supposed to fly out tomorrow (joining you Florida guys for a little vacation) so I hope he is able to get out of here!!!

Even with the snow and cold, I managed to get my steps in. I shoveled the driveway and sidewalk. Then DH asked me to go for a walk...we actually went twice. In the afternoon, I walked to the grocery (10 minutes) to pick up a couple things and to get a hair cut. Tomorrow, I'm sure will be back to work, I doubt we will have another snow day. It will be COLD but no snow for a couple more days!!!

Made it to the gym for walking despite tonight's Christmas program. The track was quiet enough there, I was even able to get in some jogging.

Hi, bluedog, sounds like a nice walk. Your post made me homesick. I lived in the DC area from 1989 until 2010.

Great picture, Ruth!

Sorry about the snow. It was 65 degrees today with clear sky. It's suppose to rain tomorrow so I sat outside to soak up some sun. Ran errands then walked/ran at the park.

crazies, am I correct that some of you have sustained permanent damage from AI drugs? Please help me here as the doctor plans to put me on AI meds after surgery in January. I already have fibro and widespread arthritis, and I have serious problems with basic functionality

I thought most of the AI side effects were bothersome but not permanent.

The oncology nurse is telling me to chill out and get through the second surgery but I want to know what I am facing. It is far more stressful for me to be in the dark than it is to know what I am dealing with.

No question that I am stressed out, beautiful crazies. I have to find ways to cope. I may need to meditate. I am going to work on the poetry manuscript that I started many years ago when I was an MFA student in Creative Writing. I am going to clean up my yard and get my garden ready for winter.

I still want to know about long term problems from AI drugs!

I did three 30 second intervals on the elliptical bike today, very intense, followed by four minute rest breaks. The goal is to work up to 30 minutes three times a week. My mother's physical therapist gave me a pile of resistance bands from yellow to black. Tonight I am going to do some exercises. I will start working with the resistance bands soon.

I don't do high protein, low carb diets. I have found if I give up most sweets and avoid processed foods that I start slimming down. Instead of a candy bar, I eat an Apple. You can get down to a smaller size by eating high fiber foods like beans and adding cooked vegetables to your diet. Cut out the high sodium deli foods. More later.

12/16- pretty cold outside here right now, and it was hovering around freezing as I did my end of the day 30 min walk. My cheeks were cold about half way through the walk. Brrr. Will shift to the gym for exercise until this cold snap lifts.

Decision-sorry you had a meltdown, and we have all been there. You have had a lot going on, so be kind to yourself. You are doing well on weight loss, down a size! Keep the faith and keep taking good care of yourself. You can do it.

DecisionFreak, I think there is do much negative talk about Al drugs that women expect something. I know I did. I was afraid to take that first pill. However, I did it 4 months ago, and so far, nothing that I can tell. Cucumin, a substance in Tumeric, a spice, has been a great help for many woman with arthritis. Helps with inflamation. It does not interfere with Al's or any other medicine that I know of. Look it up......may help you, but don't be afraid of Al's.