gilly
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Post by gilly on Feb 16, 2006 10:28:02 GMT 1
I've been away a week and missed LOADS!!!! Maria - I don't know what kind of exercise you like doing, what you've tried and what you haven't tried, but I have a couple of suggestions. The first is very basic and won't particularly get your heart pumping, but is to do lots of shoulder scrunching and neck rolls to relieve some of the computer-and-work-based tension and get more blood to your lovely eyes (where it's needed the most). Basically do the hatha-yoga eye exercises with your head instead of your eyes: shoulders up and back 8 times, shoulders up and forward 8 times, head down (chin on chest) and back (as far as you can go comfortably) 4 times right ear to right shoulder; left ear to left shoulder 4 times big circles with all head (look at floor, left, ceiling, right then back) 2 times slowly (to a count of 8) and 2 times quickly (to a count of 2). Once you've finished that you'll fell more like jumping about a bit ;D persevere with the bike. Your bottom will hurt for a week, then you'll be ok (I use my bike as main mode of transport, and if I've not used it for a while I get a sore bum too. It passes) I've become an exercise DVD junkie since it's far too cold to go out running. Could always send you a copy of something... let me know. love, Gilly
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Post by suzanne on Feb 16, 2006 15:52:13 GMT 1
Hi Maria!
Remember my reply #9 (maybe you don't want to!) in which I mentioned rebounding? It's the best way I've found to get some cardio work into a busy life. I've sent you a personal message telling you all about it because my message was a bit long for posting on here!
Good luck with whatever you choose! Love and laughter,
Suzanne
PS Thanks for previous messages - I'm still processing!
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Post by Maria on Feb 17, 2006 2:10:27 GMT 1
Hello!!! Had a long talk with my boss last night about the stress I'm feeling and how the job just isn't what I expected. He had a lot of very good things to say, including that I need to take time for myself. So I'm rearranging my work schedule a bit to include more "me" time. He also suggested exercise (was he reading these posts and I'm going to research what venues might be open to me that fit into my schedule and budget. I really felt at the breaking point with this job and I have been pursuing other job options...putting out resume's and feelers but absolutely nothing else has surfaced. Emails and faxes are not received, phone calls aren't returned...it's really weird. Almost like the Universe wants me to stay here a bit longer. So I've decided to have a major attitude adjustment and approach this job with love. Already I feel lighter and less stressed at work. I tried the neck exercises Gilly and they are helping Thanks! Gonna look into the rebounder too Susanne Ok, on to the relationship issues. I'm really hitting a wall here. The symptoms say relationships and the shoulder blade is in the same place and the same feeling that I felt when I joined this forum months ago. Then it was about my husband who I was in the process of breaking up with. I suppose it could still be that. But there's nothing I can do about it. What I "want" is a reconciliation. He doesn't want that at all and is busy filling out divorce papers. And in my heart I know that without major changes in both of us we could never live together again. Maybe its just a sad longing for something that isnt' to be. I'm not sure. I do know that I have no desire to look for someone new... I'll keep thinking on this. Peace, Maria
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Post by Martin Brofman on Feb 17, 2006 8:49:51 GMT 1
Then you need to let go of him - accept what is, and move on, to release the stress in you, and the pain.
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Post by through-these-eyes on Feb 17, 2006 12:44:47 GMT 1
Hi Maria,
I'm having problems with exercise too, I need to loose some weight, i cannot afford to join a gym, and a scheme my Doctor referred me too as fallen through for now, I have brought a Power Stepper so I can exercise in the flat, can only do it when Neighbours are out, because of the noise I make on the floor boards, but its really good, also I get a couple of canvas shopping bags, with good strong handles, and I put my budgies seed in them and weight lift with them ;D you can also use tins of food, or whatever!! A cheap way to weight lift, I know i look funny as my budgies just go quiet and stare at me,, but it works, just a couple of suggestions if like me your on a budget or cannot get to a gym
Take care Jools
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Post by Maria on Feb 17, 2006 14:51:44 GMT 1
Hey Jools, Thats such a funny picture....your budgies sitting in the bags while you weight lift them. My cats would be sooooo intolerant of that I think that weight has less to do with physical stuff than with emotional stuff. I've gone through times in my life when I did everything "right" and still couldn't lose any weight. Would a bit more exercise be beneficial? Sure and as the weather gets nicer out I'll start doing things again, but this time I'm going for that healthy feeling rather than look Peace, Maria
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Post by Maria on Feb 17, 2006 14:52:19 GMT 1
Yes Martin.... I know I need to let go. Easier said than done I'm afraid
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Post by through-these-eyes on Feb 17, 2006 15:13:34 GMT 1
;D LOL Maria it isnt my budgies in the bags its their seed, its very heavy so good for lifting like you would weights, my budgies watch me wondering what Im doing with their food!!! I cant wait till the light mornings come and I can go walking round here before everyones up, good exercise and so peaceful too, listening to the wild birds and enjoying nature without a car in sight!!
Hugs Jools
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Post by queen8 on Feb 17, 2006 20:49:49 GMT 1
I'll just confuse you by giving you my experience with exercise: What works best for me is just doing what I feel like, but be sure to keep in motion for an hour or so. So I dance, walk, whatever you call it and try to have fun and do what feels right for me then and there! Right now I'm very lucky as I attend a course with all the right and new equipment available and I've got to try out different machines and new stuff. I've found an aid I really love and that feels so much more comfortable to me than the rebounder: the "bosu" that looks like half a gym ball. I can walk or jog or jump on it barefoot, which is also of help when it comes to getting in contact with my body. I can't afford to buy one right now, but maybe later on? It's not more expensive than a rebounder, though. A gym ball is also quite helpful and not too expensive (I got one for free now by joining a club! I have to stay member for a year and they hope I'll buy more stuff, but I'm not obliged to), as you can sit quite comfortably and strengthen your core muscles and especially work on your pelvis, which usually is of great worth for us western women when we work on our body-mind connection. I'm looking forward to hearing what your experiences are in this area, whether you buy things or manage without!! Also, I'd like to say that I think you did a good job talking to your boss at work, so that you got some time that is yours and less stress! Love and
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Post by Maria on Feb 18, 2006 3:22:59 GMT 1
HaHaHaHa!!!!
Oh Jools, I'm laughing so hard I can hardly type! I totally missed the word "seed" in your original post. ;D
You made my day!
Maria
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Post by suzanne on Feb 19, 2006 20:04:02 GMT 1
Dear Maria,
You gave me hysterics too! I wish I could have seen your face when you thought Jools was doing step aerobics with the budgies in bags. She would need about 100 birds per bag to make it worthwhile! You certainly put the bounce back in my bugdie...oh, I mean bungee!
Talking of bouncing, since rebounding is not exactly getting a good press on this message board, I decided to list, for everyone's benefit, the advantages of bouncing because it's the easiest way I've found to get some cardio work into a busy life. Here goes:
* You can do it in you own home or garden (if it's level); * It's not weather dependent - you can do it all year round indoors; * You don't need to book or make an appointment; * You can use it whenever you want, when it's convenient; * It's easy on the joints; * It helps build and maintain bone density; * You don't need special clothing or shoes (though a comfortable bra may be necessary); * No gym subscription or fees to pay; * Once you've bought it, it doesn't cost much to maintain (the mat will need replacing when it wears - every 3-4 years or so, so too the odd spring now and again); * It works your heart and lungs, helping your circulation and lymphatics; * You can go at your own pace and build up your fitness; * You can use it for weight loss; * You can use it to train for other activities (eg. skiing); * It's not a trampoline - it's not going to bounce you through the ceiling! * You can move in lots of different ways - not just jogging! * It's a very efficient form of exercise; * When you get good at it you can wear ankle and/or wrist weights, hold bags of budgie seed (sealed works best), or use a skipping-rope or hula-hoop; * It's FUN, it makes you feel good; * It's NOT boring if you use some bouncy music to keep you going; * You can make your session a sort of meditation experience, or do other things such as affirmations or facial exercises while bouncing (but don't scare the budgies)! Best to exercise with mouth closed though - it's healthier.
I could go on...
Any initial feelings of nausea soon pass when your balance adjusts and your lymphatics clear a bit. And don't listen to anyone who says it's boring - the secret is to vary your movements and programme the CD player with some good, bouncy music tracks of your choosing. You'll find the time passes more quickly and the music keeps you bouncing!
Joke: 'Have you ever seen a man-eating budgie?' ' No, but in the cafe next door I once saw a man eating turkey!'
Love and laughter,
Suzanne
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Post by Maria on Mar 3, 2006 15:39:25 GMT 1
Hello everyone! Sending a quick update for anyone who has been following this thread "Something" has changed and I'm no longer getting so stressed out as I was. I have been taking anti-anxiety supplements so maybe that's part of it but overall I feel like life is looking up and things are starting to pop for me. In an earlier post (this thread), I said that I went to a doctor because I was feeling so badly. It was a relief to find out that my heart is functioning normally (guess I needed that external reassurance this time). They also did thyroid tests and I'm still awaiting those results (I got to have a cool cat scan of my neck and they gave it to me on cd so I can look at it sometimes modern science amazes me...). Anyway, the specialist I went to mentioned surgery even before ordering the scan so he is getting an education when I go back for the results next week (haha poor man doesn't know what he's in for!). Over all though, I think the experience of going to these doctors has been very good for me, because I've managed to totally eliminate my fear and distrust of the medical profession, and see them as people just like me. It is a very big breakthrough indeed Anyway, as long as I am not in immediate danger (ie thyroid wrapped around wind pipe causing me to suffocate), I'll happily continue attempting to heal the thing on my own. I'd still like to try thyroid replacement hormone, kind of as an experiment to see how it affects me. Haven't yet found a doctor to prescribe it though I think the main shift in my perception, is that I'm beginning to feel more in control of my life again. I am seeing myself as a powerful woman instead of a victim and weakling. And I feel like I am commanding my own ship again, instead of being at the mercy of the winds. Peace, Maria
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Post by Martin Brofman on Mar 3, 2006 16:45:27 GMT 1
...and expressing your true self more, I would imagine.
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Post by Maria on Mar 3, 2006 22:47:32 GMT 1
Yes, yes...exactly right. And I want to add that the more I express myself the harder it is to pretend to be anyone else. People talk about how we have different faces that we show to the world, depending on the situation. I used to have quite a few of those faces ready to whip out of my pocket and slap on at a moment's notice. Now I find myself being EXACTLY WHO I AM most of the time and I gotta say that I can't believe the energy it took to pretend to be someone else all the time. I love being me and I don't care what anyone else thinks Peace, Maria
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Post by Maria on Mar 6, 2006 21:42:23 GMT 1
Just wanted to let everyone know I've posted more on this story on the Healer's message board under the subject "goiter" because it makes more sense over there.
Peace,
Maria
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