Daily Exercise

Good for you Coco Thats a long time to walk!

I think I get my best steps during holiday shopping in December....lol

Haha!

I went to the gym this morning. I treaded the mill, and I used some weight machines. I think something is wrong with my shoulder. I have a doc appt. for January. Oh, and I have a new awesome music mix to workout to, and did I mention it is awesome?

How is everybody doing today? Prefab? Ceph? Coco?

Thanks.

Going to class is what makes all the difference for me. It's a small class so I know the people there. Just going to a gym and doing my own routine is too yucky. The external motivation and being in a group helps tremendously, although some days it's really hard to put on the brave public face.

I don't think I'd be able to keep it up on my own.

I can't remember if I mentioned it to you, but mood stabilization is an important reason for my exercise efforts. So I try to keep up with the solo efforts at home to prevent feeling even worse. ... And so I don't pass out in class.

So that was you tracking grist through the place?

Ugh, sorry about the shoulder. It's always good to have those things checked. I was trying not to do the common male thing of upper body work but little legs. I ended up overextending my knees, and had to go off the weights and do some rehab/physio work. I'm probably being overly cautious, but I'd like to keep my original knees and keep exercising. I've since studied up on mastering proper form for those leg exercises. (For example, when doing squats with weights, do not go too low -- knees should stay behind the toes.)

Got a tracklist for the music?

Hi Starrysky,

My day was busy. I did get a thirty minute walk in. I had a lengthy appt with my new therapist. There were mountains of paperwork and history questions. I was there almost two hours. I seen my primary doc’s PA last Thursday. I’ve been having problems with my right shoulder. I have muscle spasms in it and it hurts to raise it up. After she examined me, she concluded that there were signs of me needing physical therapy. I was rear ended last month. I’ve been going to the chiropractor. The PA said I need physical therapy not the chiropractor. She put in a referral for it. It’s raining tonight so I did not walk my dog far or as long as I normally do. I hope everyone is doing ok.

Hey Ceph, you didn't mention it to me, but it makes complete sense. I did a lot of athletic stuff in high school. When I quit, senior year, my depression came out in full force. I think that exercise really helps with mood. So does staying busy.

I think its great that you go to a class with, it sounds like, people you like. I went to a gym near my parents house for a while, and I just did not feel like I clicked / connected with the people in my classes or the staff. It didn't help that I struggled with deep depression, felt shy, and didn't show up most of the time. So people didn't really get a chance to know me. I love the gym I go to now. Friendlier.

But yeah, I was curious to know your motivation behind being able to go. Thanks for sharing with me.

Awww yeah. Was totally me

Yeah, my shoulder's been bothering me for a couple months now. It doesn't hurt A LOT. But it hurts. Like a dull ache, and when I move it in certain ways it hurts more.

Overextending? What's that? I have issues with my knees. Not good at certain yoga poses because of it. I don't know what is wrong with them, but I just keep safe with the poses and modify. So you're saying you might have to get surgery? I don't think you're being overly cautious. I kind of am like that too, like I want to make sure I'm moving the right way. And the safe way.

Maybe you can tell me about ballet. I was a ballet dancer in middle and high school, and I still walk with my feel out sometimes. But all the people I talk to now say to keep my feet forward. I think that my legs grew differently though, because I was basically a kid when I did it. I think ballet made my adult legs a little wonky. I just do what's comfortable. I think thats important.

I do have a tracklist! I will post it later!!

Wow! Yeah, I'm very familiar with new therapist paperwork! I hope it goes well with your new therapist. I'm glad you went to the PA about your shoulder! I'm sorry it is bothering you! Hopefully now you can start healing with a PT.

It rained here last night too. Then it snowed. We had weird weather here yesterday. It was warmer, then rained, then snowed.

Ok Ceph Star. My list is really long. So here's some.

Tiny Planets - Sports
Infinity Guitars - Sleigh Bells
The Champ - Ghostface Killah
Modern Art - Black Lips
Anti Parent Cowboy Killers - Joanna Gruesome
Brill Bruisers - The New Pornographers
Huddle Formation - The Go Team

This all pretty much encompasses the spirit of my running / treadmill / gym list.
Its also awesome music in general. Though I know thats a really subjective opinion.

My gym list:

Disturb- Sound of Silence
Florida Georgia Line- H.O.L.Y.
Garth Brooks- Friends In Low Places
Gavin DeGraw- I Don’t Want to Be
Highly Suspect- Mister Asylum
Soundgarden- Black Hole Sun
Travis Trent- Love of a Woman and It’s a Great Day to Be Alive
Jason Aldean- Dirt Road Anthem
Parliament- P Funk
Mtume- Juicy Fruit

Haha you are all too cool for me - basically it's Queen for me and that's it.

I have bombed this week, my motivation has nosedived and today I had planned to run but massive migraine kept me sofa bound.

Must. do. better.

Good work getting the exercise in when you're busy and the weather is inclement.

I'm sorry to hear about your shoulder.

My cardio felt a little better today. Thanks for the well wishes.

Oh, and thanks for the playlist. (Both you and starry)

You took care of yourself. That is better.

Sorry about all the bad shoulders here. Yeah, if it hasn't cleared up in months, you are wise to get it checked out.

And, oh no -- nothing like surgery with the knees. I just don't want to do something stupid and end up like that. You get into your late 40s and you start to worry a little about stuff like that. The overextending was (I think) going too far on the squats and putting undue pressure on the joints which eventually made them sore. Sore muscles are okay, but joint discomfort makes me nervous. When stopping that didn't clear it up within two weeks, I dialed things back to elastic therapy bands and various knee-friendly exercises. I think I'm good to go back to my original weight routine now that I've done a little rehab strengthening and confirmed proper form. I did see a chiropractor (more of a physiotherapist though -- long story) about that, and they thought I was doing the right things.

(Erk. tl;dr --> knees are okay )

I'm afraid I don't know much of anything about ballet, or ballet type side effects.

Ooh. A migrane is a pretty good reason in my books. I'm sorry to hear it's been so rough for you lately.

Hang in there WeebleSprout.

I gymed it today. 30 min the tready, and some stretching. Heading to yoga now.

I say this way too often but I need to get back to yoga, you are inspiring me Starry - hope you had a good session.

My migraine was definitely a good reason to stay on the sofa, but on the days before I was just lacking motivation, coming here does help motivate me when I read everything you people are doing.

I got in an okay 5k tonight, so that's a start.

PS - Tonight's playlist - Madonna (her 80s stuff).

12-22-17

Hello everyone....I walked for 45 minutes. I start physical therapy next week. We have snow now so I’m prob not leaving the pad today (12-23-17).

I didn't exercise today. I feel like I'm coming down with something..again. I hope I'm not. Maybe I'm just fighting something off.

I am getting a massage in the new year. I'm so excited.

I did not exercise today. I spent the day getting ready for 1 of 2 holiday parties. I used coping skills all day. Music is such a big help. I did some self-care too. I soaked in water and listened to a mental health podcast. I did walk my dog a few days before leaving for the party. Tomorrow will be busy baking

I love self care. That all sounds so nice. I'm curious to know what podcast. I'm sometimes looking to listen to stuff like that. Have a merry Christmas

I've decided I'm not doing any exercise through Christmas day. A little break won't do any terrible harm, and I really feel the need for a break because I'm feeling kind of stressed about it. I'll re-assess everything after the 25th (or so ).

Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays everyone.

I was on my feet cooking for five hours 12.24.17 that’s my exercise for the day.