Every now and then!Robert,
I did water aerobics for about 5 years before TM hit. I started it because of
arthritis in my back. Exercise done in water should
not make you sore unless you are over doing it. You really need to think hard
about moderation when you first begin and add
more slowly. Sure hope it helps you. I would give my eye teeth to get back
in the water, but am not ready yet. Someday soon
I hope. Good luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Pall
To: Tmic-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:26 AM
Subject: [TMIC] Every now and then!
I refuse to even discuss the petty arguments and disagreements that
seem to happens several times a year. To discuss them actually provides
legitimacy to the discussion. Stop being so quick to argue and remember the
purpose of the list. No one needs to take sides..if what is written does not
apply or offers words you do not care for.just delete it!
Do you ever think of how a new visitor to the site reacts to
bickering..my guess is it turns them off.and that is a tragedy! If one member
has a problem with what someone else says. why not try to just contact that
person directly and not to the group as a whole. Remember we are all in this
together and inevitably when these things occur the next thing that happens is
we see the word "unsubscribe". When one is in 24/7 pain and discomfort it is
easy to pick a fight or disagreement.anything at all to avoid what is really
the problem. TM
New topic: Exercise
Exercise..when is enough enough?
I tend to exercise in spurts..I am either following a regular routine
or giving into my pain and discomfort and doing nothing at all! I am not very
good at knowing when I am overdoing it and therefore make the same mistakes
over and over. After pretty much doing nothing for the past 6 months I am now
back to swimming 3-4 times per week and I have never felt worse. My legs feel
weighed down and I am walking far worse than normal. The level of discomfort
and Pain are also off my charts. So what do I do..probably stop exercising and
see if my legs feel better..that being said we have had horribly huimid,wet
weather in the New York area the entire month of June.so I am not certain if
the over exercising or the weather is making the TM flare up. Even after 12
years I have not really learned to listen to my body..part of this is due to
the fact that I am not in discomfort while exercising..but hours later it is as
if my body is just realizing I over did it and I have to pay the price.
My main exercise is swimming (and a little treadmill)..for the first
10 years of TM I had far fewer breaks from the exercise routine .and then all
of a sudden when I hit 60 I kinda gave up and threw in the towel..I kinda just
quit. I felt hopeless and helpless.therefore I just started back on my
routine.and so far the pain far outweighs the gain.
I will attempt to introduce "moderation" to my exercise and try to
remember I am closing in on 62 so I would guess non related TM problems are
beginning to surface such as arthritis. I still have a lot on my plate.I drive
80 miles a day to work and sometimes I am just so exhausted that the thought of
a workout is something I cannot handle. That being said I do find that when I
let myself get out of shape and gain addl. Weight I always feel worse.and I can
assure you that this is not a vanity issue.
I would appreciate hearing from the group as to what exercises works
for them.how do you know when you are over doing it? I am seeing Dr. Kerr on
Weds and will pose the question to him.I have a feeling he will stress
moderation and developing a routine that will keep my muscles from atrophying
while a t the same time not exhausting me to the point of pain.
OK.enough for now.let's get back on topic!
Rob in New Jersey
