After a crappy night's sleep last night, I'm determined to sleep good tonight. I went swimming and now I'm sitting at my computer and I'm knitting away. That combination should help. I keep having issues with leg cramps.
I haven't posted for a couple days. Bad me! I bought myself a Nook e-book reader and for the first time in a couple years I'm able to read! I have a lot of issues with blurry, tired eyes, but now I can adjust my font so I can read it easier and I've already busted through two books and a magazine.LOL Terry Brooks! My Fave!
Showing posts with label swimming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swimming. Show all posts
Monday, June 27, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Trying to get back into shape
After going shopping last night with my daughter, Chelle, and one of my roommates, Steven, I came back, ate dinner, then went for a swim.
For me, the most important thing to keep sane while I fight fibro fog and other symptoms, is to keep active. I'm always looking for more energy by eating the right foods and by getting going, but I have to take it really easy. I get caught up in what I used to be able to do and not in the here and now. In the past, if I needed to lose weight, I would put myself on a rigid diet and start walking/running or using a gym to whittle off the pounds fast. Now its about eating smart, but not dieting and going at a slow and easy pace.
I think part of my problems with staying on board with a careful eating plan and exercise is that I have always done best with a rigid plan set before me on paper that shows me exactly what to eat, how much to eat, and lets me know exactly how much exercise I need and for how long. As soon as I go off the plan, I put the weight right back on and none of the food and exercise plan is continued on a permanent basis. I need something to do for life, not just while I drop a few pounds.
On top of that, I have to make sure I don't damage my already fibro wracked body by overdoing my exercise. This is what I know:
* first, I have to watch portion sizes while eating and cut back there
*second, I need to stick with exercise that won't jar joints or aggravate already sore muscles.
*third, I have to keep a food journal so I can see when I eat wrong and I need to actually do something about it instead of just writing it down.
*and fourth, I need to limit the time spent exercising so I don't hurt myself.
I know what I need to do, but can I stick with it? I refuse to get back into a plan where I have to measure and weigh my food and where I have to do exercises that are boring and easy to find excuses to not do. That's why I resist getting into weights and using the machines in our exercise room here at the apartments. I know that I will be bored to tears. I have no clue how to use the tv in the room, so I end up watching the pre-pre show to the next football/basketball/baseball game that someone else has playing and left on. I tried bringing my knitting, but knitting while moving is out of the question and if I use any equipment that works on the arms, the knitting is pretty much useless.
So here is my plan so far. I try to keep my portions down and pick healthy choices when I shop. I don't go back for seconds, even when its something I love and I know there won't be any seconds for lunch the next day. I walk every morning, but limit the distance so I don't aggravate my heel spurs. I go for a swim every other night, just after dark so the water will still be warm enough to not do damage to my muscles. Now the question remains; can I stick with it? We'll see.
For me, the most important thing to keep sane while I fight fibro fog and other symptoms, is to keep active. I'm always looking for more energy by eating the right foods and by getting going, but I have to take it really easy. I get caught up in what I used to be able to do and not in the here and now. In the past, if I needed to lose weight, I would put myself on a rigid diet and start walking/running or using a gym to whittle off the pounds fast. Now its about eating smart, but not dieting and going at a slow and easy pace.
I think part of my problems with staying on board with a careful eating plan and exercise is that I have always done best with a rigid plan set before me on paper that shows me exactly what to eat, how much to eat, and lets me know exactly how much exercise I need and for how long. As soon as I go off the plan, I put the weight right back on and none of the food and exercise plan is continued on a permanent basis. I need something to do for life, not just while I drop a few pounds.
On top of that, I have to make sure I don't damage my already fibro wracked body by overdoing my exercise. This is what I know:
* first, I have to watch portion sizes while eating and cut back there
*second, I need to stick with exercise that won't jar joints or aggravate already sore muscles.
*third, I have to keep a food journal so I can see when I eat wrong and I need to actually do something about it instead of just writing it down.
*and fourth, I need to limit the time spent exercising so I don't hurt myself.
I know what I need to do, but can I stick with it? I refuse to get back into a plan where I have to measure and weigh my food and where I have to do exercises that are boring and easy to find excuses to not do. That's why I resist getting into weights and using the machines in our exercise room here at the apartments. I know that I will be bored to tears. I have no clue how to use the tv in the room, so I end up watching the pre-pre show to the next football/basketball/baseball game that someone else has playing and left on. I tried bringing my knitting, but knitting while moving is out of the question and if I use any equipment that works on the arms, the knitting is pretty much useless.
So here is my plan so far. I try to keep my portions down and pick healthy choices when I shop. I don't go back for seconds, even when its something I love and I know there won't be any seconds for lunch the next day. I walk every morning, but limit the distance so I don't aggravate my heel spurs. I go for a swim every other night, just after dark so the water will still be warm enough to not do damage to my muscles. Now the question remains; can I stick with it? We'll see.
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