Lets Post our Daily Exercise
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Hi ruthbru,
I am from San Diego, CA. Wish to visit both South and North Dakota some day
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Aha! I love San Diego and its gorgeous weather! Today is apparently National Walking Day. We Wednesday Walking Women (a group of retired teacher friends who walk every Wednesday) celebrated with a walk (of course). A dog stroll will occur sometime today (all movement 'counts'!).....DH & Bruno took a long walk this morning so he is snoozing right now (Bruno, not DH). Zumba tonight.
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It's a stormy day in eastern Kansas; today I did a pretty intense ab session focusing on hollow hold. And then I fried my arms with weights.
If the rain goes away, or isn't thunderstorms tomorrow morning, I'll run.
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Ruth, here are two links for you.
1. Take On Wall Street with Local Banking. This article extolls the virtues of the Bank of North Dakota.
2. Dalmatian Chases Horse. A spotted dog thinks a spotted horse is its mother. It was the fun clip at the end of The Hill's 12:30 Report.
Just back from visiting mom. She is doing OK, enjoying the bird feeder we put up that is attracting goldfinches and small birds with red heads that I think are finches.
Happy National Walking Day! I will get out in a bit, after I have some lunch. We're supposed to get thunderstorms this afternoon so I'll just have a quick bite.
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Yea for the Bank of North Dakota! Cute Dalmatian and its horse mother clip. Please send some rain this way!!!!
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We got half an inch of rain today!
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send some rain this way too! We could really use it...It has been windy, typical for this time of year, but no rain or snow. I'd take a bit more of either.
I am going a bit crazy in the wheel chair: doc told me last week that he doesn't want me putting any weight on the broken leg until at least mid-May. Sigh. So more wheelchair exercises in my future!
Octogril
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It's still a bit rainy today and as I have a honking big blister on the outside of the ball of my right foot, I chose not to run. I know from experience that for me, wet running shoes often create even worse blisters.
Instead I did a flow & hold yoga session, again from Five Rivers. It was tough, exactly what I wanted.
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I got in a lot of steps today: a walk in the park, a trip to browse the library stacks, and the grocery store. We had roast chicken on Tues night, made enchiladas with the leftovers on Weds, and today I'm simmering a stock on the stove. I'll get a lot of meals out of that bird. House smells great and it's a good thing on a gray day. It cooled off nicely after the rain.
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Octo, how very frustrating!! I'd be going crazy too!
I went to Pound this morning, dog walked in the afternoon, and Dance2fit tonight. I am going to have to drag out the hoses and water.
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It's 5:16 and I've been on my Cubii for 1/2 hour - will try for 90 minutes this morning - last few days lucky to get 70 minutes.
TGIF! Have my 6 month oncology visit this morning. Not worried. Labs looking good - for the first time in a long time, I have lots of questions - nothing really important more curiosity.
Working this afternoon (generally off Friday) - helping with 4 interviews for a new MH position - we had 4 yesterday - and more next week. So far at least 10 and hoping for 15 positions total. These Mental Health positions are more clinical in nature. Some strong candidates. I'lll get 3 or 4 hours comp time. I really enjoy doing interviews. Yesterday morning I only observed (these are tams of 3 plus our manager). Then in the afternoon, I did 3 SW,SP interviews - (teams of 2) one really gave off weird vibes - off answers on a few questions - hoping she was just nervous. A few weeks ago, interviewed a new SW, finishing up internship - her scores weren't strong, but my instinct told me she was quiet, nervous and give a year or two and she will be strong - thankfully she was hired as she will bring some great insight. After doing interviews for 5 years, it gets easier and you get a better feel for people.
Up early again this morning - waited till 4:45 to get out of bed. Oncology appointment is at 8, should be home by 9 or 9:30 (also get Prolia shot), then get productive cleaning and cooking, get a walk long walk and interviews start at 1. I'll have time after we're done at 4 to finish up. Just need to remember to call DD#1 before interviews start due to the 2 hour time difference.
Have a great Friday/
Just came across my screen that Prince Phillip died - I believe he was 99. I know he was ill for some time.
edit: All went well with oncologist - had appointment before vitals. I had labs 3 weeks ago for other oncologist but phlebotomist insisted on drawing again saying they are different - I didn't argue but I knew medical oncologist labs were drawn as well - CBC, CMP and tumor markers. DEXA scan in August, return in 6 months and Prolia for 3 years so one more year.
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I had a really nice run this morning.
As I've done the last couple of weeks, I did not look at my running watch to see what my heart was doing or what my pace was. I just ran by how I felt.
Frankly I didn't think today's run would be all that great since a cat woke me up at 2:30 this morning by massively throwing up on the bed. So I had to get up and deal with that and then try to get a bit more sleep.
But this run felt good and I'm getting more hopeful that my best running days aren't in the past. And that's especially meaningful today, on this second anniversary of my second cancer diagnosis.
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Hope your appointment went well, Karen.
Sounds like a perfect run, edj.
This is my 'off day' so this morning I started cleaning out my closet. What a jog, I have way to many clothes; especially if I don't go back to subbing next year (I am pretty sure that I am done, done......I loved teaching, I loved subbing, but after a year off I am thinking that I like my time to be all my own!). Three dog walks so far, there will probably be one more before we call it a day.
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Hi everyone! Been a bit busy around here and health issues with dh have my attention & time. Gyms are still closed in the UK yet will open this Monday for the first time in months for covid distancing. limited numbers and no classes. Classes (in person) can begin on the 17th of May. I'm doing some soul searching as to how many hours to teach and what to cut out? I'm working on starting my own business of one-to-one falls prevention/exercise for the frail & elderly - to help them stay independent - to stay living in their own homes. Really don't want to work weekends any longer and rethinking the large franchise gym chain I freelance at. I'm still live streaming for a small gym 4 classes (2 Pilates, 1 yin yoga and 1 older populations exercise group class) a week and attending 2 Pilates classes a week. My Pink Ribbon Pilates and Yoga For Cancer will start back face-to-face May 17th.
There was a question about how long to wait before attend yoga after treatment. In my training, all time frames of when to return to exercise (including yoga) should be answered by the attending physician. The guidelines that were offered for breast cancer treatment are: 6 weeks post mastectomy/lumpectomy surgery and 8 weeks post reconstructive surgery. I have a left side DIEP and went back to exercising (with modifications) 8 weeks from surgery. It took me 9 months to to an actual updog in a yoga class. Taking everything slow with an easy does it approach seems to be the best way forward. If you have classes in your area specifically designed for breast cancer/cancer recovery and you are in fact in recovery - go take them. It is wonderful to be with others who have gone through what you have, particularly if you have any issues with how your body feels and looks now. Most of these classes are under subscribed, with instructors who are well trained and wanting to help.
Adding, it was a truly different day yesterday here in England and spilling into this morning. Prince Philip's death was expected due to his age/health - yet the sadness is very deep. The Palace will follow government guidelines of having only 30 attend the funeral. No one is really exempt.
Have a good weekend everyone!
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I was sad to hear of Prince Phillip's death. Yes, he was nearly 100 but still.
LilacBlue, I hope your husband is doing well and yes, you have some decisions weighing on you.
As an FYI, my restrictions for exercise were because of radiation and not the lumpectomy.
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Lilac, good to hear from you. Hope DH is doing okay. Exercise/strength/balance is critical for people as they age. Not only to keep them in theldeir own homes but to give them a more interesting and better quality of life. So that is a very important area for you to focus on!
I think the sadness that comes when an elder dies (someone who has played an important part in a family's, or in this case a nation's, history) is that it is the closing of a chapter of a book that we are all part of. The passage of time.
Here is a sweet photo of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. He dressed in full uniform one day as she was going out for an engagement, and caught her unawares. She broke into a fit of giggles.
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As far as exercise after surgery goes, I have always followed the doctor's recommendations (as I have known people who haven't......which pushed their recovery back even further). And, of course, when you do resume exercise, you need to do it slowly and carefully. After my BC surgery, I concentrated on lower body exercise (since I had not restrictions on them). I actually lost a pants size (apparently I had very much ignored that area before!). Walking, walking, walking is almost always allowed after any surgery or during any treatment, and is a good way to keep your fitness base so you don't lose so much ground when you can get back to more intense exercise.
It's chilly this morning so I will go to Zumba and then walk the puppy.....he is not much of a 'morning dog' anyway, he'd rather lie around and chew things until about 10:00!
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slow and steady increases each week in activity (and faster pace). This week I walked 1.5 mile, rowed .6 mile, and biked 74.6 miles.
I also ordered a rowing machine. I'm not sure when to update wardrobe. I've lost nearly 50 pounds since June 2020. I'd like to lose another 20-40. Using a belt is now required, not optional
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NotAsCalm, excellent stats! 👌 You have done a great job of reducing recurrence factors and increasing overall health in a realitivly short period of time. I stay off rowing machines as my lower spine gets grumpy and that is with proper form. What an inspiration 👏!
As always, thanks for your support. I'll talk of dh when more is known - suffice to say, it's his genetic heart condition with cormorbidies and not recurrence of the throat cancer tx he went through in 2014. I truly hate cancer.
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Ruth, love the photo! They had quite a life together.
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'm so ticked off - I'm on a few bc fb groups and lady questioned my use of survivor since I'm not stage 4!!! Who is she to judge me or anyone else. To her no one other than stage 4 dies of bc so they are the only survivors. Yes, I understand that, but those of us who are lucky enough to remain NED also have dealt with our own journey. I am grateful everyday that I continue to be NED after 15 years and take nothing for granted. The original poster stated that she was just diagnosed and scared and asked if she was going to die - I responded that BC is not an automatic death sentence and I was still here 15 years later and this person responded (not original poster) that she has a problem with people who are not stage 4 calling themselves a survivor. I don't mean to insult/hurt anyone's feelings here.
Have a great Sunday
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Blow it off, Karen. It sounds like she is looking for a fight. It's not worth your emotional energy (which I have learned the hard way myself!). I found a good quote that I am constantly reminding myself of, "You don't have to attend every argument you are invited to." Ha!
It's a nice day today but snow is predicted for tomorrow (we need precipitation so bad that I won't even complain if we get some). Dog walking, Barre Sculpt said Yoga today.
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Karen- She’s mistaken. This is the definition of a survivor from the National Cancer Institute and NIH
“One who remains alive and continues to function during and after overcoming a serious hardship or life-threatening disease. In cancer, a person is considered to be a survivor from the time of diagnosis until the end of life.“ So glad to see you got a visit in with DD
Ruth- your Bruno is adorableHi everyone, I have scanned and have caught up on about 2 months of posts. Glad to see so many doing well and staying active. I am still dealing with super tight muscles and pain in both knees and one hip. Trying to do some walking and doing bi-monthly massages as well as taking some muscle relaxers and stretching.
Got my first Shingles shot on Friday and yesterday I had a horrible headache, fever and body aches. Feeling better today. Thankful to have gotten it as I had shingles 3 times in 2020.Looking forward to getting moving more soon!
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We are not dry here any more, in fact it's been raining for the past three days. Nice gentle spring rain without fear of flooding. For that, I am grateful. There were enough breaks in the rain on Friday to sneak in a walk but yesterday was a steady drizzle. Got back from visiting MIL and took the rest of the day off. Still gray today but that's OK. I may walk in the rain or hit the treadmill, IDK yet.
Lilac, sorry to hear of DH's health issues. It's so hard to worry about the ones we love. The cut on mom's leg isn't healing so we go back to the doc next week.
Ruth, I hear you on the joys of retirement. I am finally getting used to not waking up at 5 AM. Did put in a job application for a limited-term position with the state. If I have to help mom financially, it's better to do with earnings not retirement savings.
Karen, I agree with Ruth, it's not worth engaging in an argument with that person on FB.
edit to add: Hi Ginger, good to see you!
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Hi, Ginger! Good to hear from you!
One more comment on the word 'survivor'. My aunt was diagnosed with BC in her 50s. She died at the age of 88 without ever having a recurrence. My grandfather was in his 60s when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer (this was in the 1950s when there weren't many treatment options). They removed 3/4 of his stomach and sent him home to die, which he did; 30 years later....of old age, not cancer. So, right in my own family, there are several examples of people who absolutely were 'survivors'!
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Yeah the only reason I hesitate to call myself a survivor has nothing to do with the stage of either of my cancers and more that I don't know if they're lurking and will erupt again like English ivy. I really hope not but until I die from something not related to cancer, I get nervous saying I'm a cancer survivor.
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Karen, that comment she made really ticked me off! So you're not a survivor until you're Stage IV??? I guess we all lose our "Survivor" status when we die. When we get through anything we say we survived. The flu, and exam we had to take, a holiday with stinky relatives (haha)... The list goes on. You have EVERY right to call yourself a survivor. I hope you can just blow her comment off. I'm sorry if it brought you down.
You know you are loved and appreciated here.
(still slightly mad) Carol
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Last night, I danced myself silly for an hour-long zoom dance party. It was ridiculous, and fun, and exactly what I needed! (Though, I should have stretched afterwards and today I am paying for my impatience to jump in the shower immediately afterwards!)
Walked the dog this morning, as usual, and a shorter walk at noon.
If I can motivate myself to do it, then PT exercises should be what I do next, followed by yoga or stretching of some other kind.
I recently left FB because it was a time-suck and I figured I could use that time more profitably. I have never been gladder to be off of it, and as for the word "survivor" -- I feel like it's a really loaded term and I'm not sure how I feel about it for myself -- or how I might feel about it post-surgery and treatment. How other people identify is their own business!
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I am too superstitious to even tell people when I have a good checkup, when I mark an 'anniversary' etc. etc. I don't call myself anything, and if I have to talk about it (outside of with others in the 'club') I say that I was treated for BC in 2007. When they say, "But you are okay now, right?" I say, "So far, so good" and immediately go knock on wood.
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Here is a cool fact about Queen Elizabeth; as 18-year-old princess during World War II she joined the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service where she served as a mechanic and military truck driver. The queen remains the only female member of the royal family to have entered the armed forces and is the only living head of state who served in World War II.
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