Stage 4 Fitness 2016

Thanks roosarider, I have seen people using them. They may come in handy. Thanks for the heads up.

Today, I ramped it up a notch and did a couple of planks. Those are brutal, but Im sure I can continue with those as i dont need anything special as far as equipment goes. I also did some 3 stair cilimbs up and down. My balance leaves something(actually alot) to be desired so I feel this is a good place to start and get a little rise in my heart rate,too. Im keeping a bit of a journal so I can see what works for me and what doesnt. I plan to try some cycling on a stationary bike next week. The local rec centre has drop ins available so Ill give it a go.
My eldest daughter has ms and has all sorts of physical issues. In the 15 years since her diagnosis she has married,given home birth to 4 girls and lived in 5 different locations across the country due to her husband's job. Despite living with a chronic disease she has transformed her life, much of it due to exercise. She is my personal role model and inspiration. I have seen the changes first hand and know the benefits physically and psychologically. They live closer to us now than they ever have and Im sure grateful for that. Im not ready to"throw in the towel" yet! This old body still has some miles left on it with a little TLC. I read this thread daily, and enjoy it alot. Thanks everyone!

Hi guys. I haven't posted in a while but have kept my exercise up still just walking 8-10ks most days and yoga and Pilates. I gave Dragon boating a go last weekend and really enjoyed it. There are 2 breast cancer teams and both we're recruiting for the summer season. I would like to have joined but you need to be able to train 2 week nights a week and as I don't finish work till 7pm in another part of town so this year at least it just won't work.

Starting to get a bit bored and not really getting as much out of my exercise as I want so need to find something different to do over this summer. Money is a bit of an obstacle as I'm a single mum living in one of the most expensive cities in the world so there's not a lot left over at the end of the week. I did a great paddle boarding course last summer which was free at the time but I cant afford to keep it up now I need to pay. I guess it's walking and community centre yoga till I win the lottery.

Love hearing how everyone is doing. Keep up the good work ladies

remz, a year ago I had real balance issues. Most of it was probably psychological. I just didn't trust my legs, so I wouldn't even go down stairs without holding on for support. A year later, I can run up and down those stairs, sometimes two at a time, without holding on. It was a mixture of core work, leg work in the form up step ups (which I hate) and some balance work through yoga and using a bosu ball. The difference in a year is amazing, but i had to slowly build that up and it did take work. I would love to see you get your balance back. I think the worst thing we can do is fall, the second worst thing is to literally not being able to pick yourself up off the ground.

Still on the couch recuperating from this nasty virus, but high hopes for next week.

Stefanie

Ouch on those displaced ribs, Zarovka. Hope they heal quickly. Nice loot from goodwill. Yesterday I ordered one set of 1.5 kg free weights to add to the set of 2.5 kg kettlebells I have at home.

Shazza, too bad on not being able to do dragon boating. You were really looking forward to that. Maybe they will let you sub for someone who can't make it to training?

Remz,  for your daughter!

Also putting a word in for the bosu ball. I used it regularly for cardio standing on the flat part and shifting weight from one side to the other while listening to music in the dark. I often use it these days for weight training as well, lifting it up and landing on it when doing a burpee, for example. Now that the temperatures are dropping I'm looking for more indoor exercise opportunities for DD and me. I think I found something and will go to the store to try it out tomorrow - a portable stepper with elastic bands.

Backup on the proverbial horse tomorrow.

Can't wait!

Good job Pagej.

Stefajoy, hope you were feeling better today and able to get moving as you wanted to.

Roosarider, nothing wrong with flat when is needed. Still a good workout. I hope the Ibrance clears your lungs out too.

I did 80 mins of stationary bike. Not all at once. Broke it up into several 10 to 20 min at a time. I have read that as long as you can do at least 10 mins, there is just as much benefit of several workouts versus one superlong one. That makes me happy because 10 mins especially is easy to do. I am happy with my progress thus far.

Hope everyone else had a good day.

It's great to see so many people moving and posting.

Last weekend was a long weekend in New Zealand, Labour weekend. It usually heralds the start of summer and the first BBQ of the season. I managed three 10k walks so was fairly happy with that.

I downloaded the Nike Fitness+ app which I think Z uses and have started on a programme at home. We will see how that goes.

A picture from my Sunday walk. Summer is finally making an appearance

Great job all! Such inspiring updates. New Zealand looks amazing, I've always wanted to see it. I'm in Portland OR so that summer looks very inviting. Lots of rain around here this week.

I've been making an effort to up my physical activity this week. More exercise = Feel better + Sleep better. I've never found the upper limit, even though my feet have been hurting so much lately. I'm extra nervous about a bike accident when it's so wet, but getting out there anyway.

The fall color has been gorgeous and a good motivator. I've sneaked in some extra long walks and a bike ride to hit my favorite routes before winter really sets in. Yesterday the sun peeked out mid-walk and the air was calm and almost glowing. By the time I got home it was dark and spitting rain. If I hadn't of been out on a walk I would have missed the whole thing.

30 mins so far on my stepper. I am liking 5 mins at a time, usually listen to a favourite song when doing it. Plan to hit the stationary bike later.

Was relieved because I have been approved for both disability funds from my government (provincial and federal). I have also been approved to have a loan paid off due to insurance I had taken out for disability. This makes day to day easier for me. Am climbing into machines this week for a bone scan done yesterday and CT to be done Friday this week. Making sure if I am still NED from neck down to decide what further treatment will entail. Fingers crossed that nothing changed since August when they were done last.

Great job everyone on moving. Biking sounds great Z, Shazza, that is a beautiful walk you have. Sherri, you are right about more exercise, better sleep. I have a feeling that is part of why exercise is so good for us for the fatigue. Lots of our treatments cause sleep issues as well as fatigue, the sleeping better is part of the recovery.

Mara I scan next week too to confirm I am still NED from brain tumor down. I believe and certainly hope I am. This is 3rd scan since my stroke.

Going in for colon hydrotherapy the day before scan bc I've been feeling like my digestion has slowed a bit. I don't know if anyone else does this as part of a health routine but it's nice to do, especially before imaging

Off to work out, would rather lay on couch but will feel so much better if I don't.

Good luck with your scans and good job everyone! Peace and love

Mara, Z and Pagij,

You'rean inspiration! Love seeing what you all are doing! Worked out this morning and hiked with my daughters in Santa Fe...hard to breathe but I made it. Now time for sight seeing after a little oxygen therapy and chlorophyll drink to help with altitude sickness. Never heard of the green drink but so happy to not have a migraine the first morning at altitude!!

Refuse to think about Mr C today when I'm with my girls. Hope you all have a good day!!

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing. Hope you all have had a good, active week.

Fall weather has arrived-with wind, rain, and the first snowfall of the season, so I've been in the gym a few times, walking on the treadmill and using the exercise bikes. Also managed a couple of outside bike rides. Today I did a two mile trail walk. I had hoped to walk further, but my hip started aching so decided to quit then. Next time I will wear my ol' faithful stability shoes and see if that keeps the hip happier.

Hoping to get out for another walk tomorrow and maybe a short bike ride too. Gotta keep moving one way or another!

Take care Ladies and have a good weekend.

Had a CT scan earlier today. Did not get any exercise since the oral contrast they give first always upsets my stomach. Took some Pepto at home and took it easy. Watched TV. Will find out if latest bone scan done earlier this week, along with my CT scan will still show me NED below the neck as they did in August. I will find out Tuesday after I meet my MO. We will be discussing where to go next with treatment. Fingers crossed that I only have to worry about my brain for a while at least.

Will be back at bike and/or walking tomorrow.

Z, ouch your face. You have my admiration for the way you keep at it though, glad you are OK from the sounds of it, outside of your face. Poor thing.

Hope everyone else had a decent day too.

Thanks Z. For some reason, I am not too worried about it this time around. I plan to enjoy the weekend. I haven't had any new problems crop up so I am fairly confident there aren't new mets. If there is, I know it will mean chemo of some sort. I have only been off treatment approximately two months so fingers crossed that surgery and nuking my brain will be enough to hold them off. For now I feel OK and curious what my MO will propose on Tuesday.

Thanks for the good wishes though. Hope you have a good weekend too, enjoy rest for tomorrow and the ride with your friends on Sunday as well.