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Sep 17, 2007 at 01:42 PM
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Just finished the quick 20 minute all body workout.
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Sep 18, 2007 at 04:40 PM
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Just did the AB sculpting. So far I've done one workout every day since I started on Thursday.
I need to work in some sort of cardio for fat burning. But...I can't get overheated, and I live in the desert. So I'm thinking about powerwalking the nearby mall. I also have a treadmill in the workout room at my apartments but it tends to be a little stuffy in there. Anyone got any ideas for cardio I could do? I don't have any videos and I can't go purchase one. Any ideas would be great. Thanks! __________________ |
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Sep 19, 2007 at 08:00 PM
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I found a website with some good at home cardio that doesn't take any equipment. Here's the link:
Easy At Home Cardio Workouts Off to do my bun and thigh workout now. Hate doing it this late in the day but couldn't do it before my voc rehab appointment. Still trudgin. 
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Sep 19, 2007 at 10:02 PM
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You have stairs in your apartment building? You could wander up and down them if they're safe?
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Sep 19, 2007 at 10:45 PM
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Ah yesh.....VERY good idea. Thank you!!!!
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Sep 20, 2007 at 03:44 AM
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I just noticed how apt your signature is for your thread!
Keep up your good work. __________________  Crying isn't a sign of weakness. It's a sign of having tried too hard to be strong for too long. |
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Sep 20, 2007 at 11:45 AM
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Haha yeah it is huh??
Thanks for the encouragement. Today marks a week of working out daily. Feels like I've been doin it longer than a week lol. __________________ |
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Sep 20, 2007 at 02:44 PM
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I have been going to the gym for 3 months now, including powerplate and it has done more for me than meds and dieting. Even if I haven't lost weight yet (I had a thread somewhere in health I think).
Yup - feels like forever ... doesn't it! You're doing great!! __________________ Crying isn't a sign of weakness. It's a sign of having tried too hard to be strong for too long. |
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Sep 20, 2007 at 03:14 PM
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Yeah its really amazing how working out has helped me mentally and its only been a week. Did my upper body workout today and added some cardio. I can't wait until Saturday when its time to do weight and measurements to see if there's already been a change. I can already see it slightly, and my clothes are just a tad looser.
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Sep 21, 2007 at 12:39 PM
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I just finished my ab workout and I struggled a bit more with it then I have been. Maybe my body is tired from doing a workout a day for 8 days. I'm afraid if I take a day off, that I'll get out of the habit.
I'm going back on my injections that I do for my MS tonight. I've been off of them for about 2 months because of a change in insurance. I'm a little concerned about still being able to work out as hard when I'm back on them. They cause flu like symptoms so I'm always achy the day after I do them, and I do them every other day. So I may have to switch the workouts to every other day on days where I didn't inject the night before. I'll see how it all goes. I feel pretty proud of myself, but with how hard it was today, I wonder if I'm overdoing it. __________________ |
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Sep 24, 2007 at 12:06 PM
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So Saturday was the day for weight and measurements. I actually gained 5 pounds, but I'm not too worried cuz I'm building muscle, and I'm also on my period which adds weight.
The inches were the exciting thing! I lost a total of 3.25 inches in only 8 workouts! So its given me renewed motivation. I still haven't missed a day of workouts. Feeling pretty good! Even being back on my injections, I'm still able to work out everyday.
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Sep 27, 2007 at 05:01 AM
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I think the 3.25inches is way better than looking at pounds for the reasons you already said.
Good on You!!!!! It has only been a week!!!! I hope seeing results is a really good motivator to continue. |
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Sep 27, 2007 at 12:21 PM
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Thanks!! I've continued to work out daily. Today makes 2 weeks!!!
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Sep 29, 2007 at 04:21 PM
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Sep 29, 2007 at 04:49 PM
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Ray,
what you are doing is GREAT! I would love to help you motivate, but I don't seem to have that in my vocabulary :P |
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Sep 30, 2007 at 03:48 AM
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Thanks guys! I've still done a workout every day. Did measurements today and lost more and also lost 2 pounds so its paying off! Whoo hooo!!!!
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Oct 01, 2007 at 12:57 PM
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Yesterday (Sunday) I didn't have time to workout in the morning/afternoon so I had to do it in the evening after my pool league. It sucks doing it that late but I had to. I did it this morning too even though I'm not feeling well. Its becoming habit. Finally a good habit!
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Oct 01, 2007 at 10:24 PM
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((((ray)))) i'm so happy with your progress. i've read through my researching on the internet about ms (docs thought i had ms when i had my stroke) and found that if you can exercise, you'll be able to handle ms better. what i'm trying to say is that when you have an exacerbation, you'll be able to recover better and, possibly, faster than if you didn't. i know fatigue and temperatures, particularly, heat is an issue, but balancing is a good way to do it. i think you're doing really great.
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Oct 02, 2007 at 12:30 AM
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Thanks!! Yeah the excersise is incredibly important for the MS, thats for sure. The pilates are perfect because I don't get too hot. Its already helping with stability and I'm not lurching nearly as much, so there's benefits all the way around!!
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Oct 02, 2007 at 11:28 PM
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So the true test is when someone who hasn't seen ya in awhile notices weight loss. My friend's mom picked her up from a meeting yesterday and had no idea I've been working out. She commented to my friend that I've lost weight!!! Woo hooo!!!! She's the first who's said anything, but everyone else sees me all the time so its not as noticeable. I'm stoked!!!!!!
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