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I have not been on this forum for quite some time.
I have been doing so much better physically. I take my meds and they seem to keep things under control. The biggest plus I have done for myself is exercise.

 

I swear for me it is the key to keep me moving. I am not going to a gym , but what I have found has worked for me are walking videos. They are by Leslie Sansone called walking away the pounds. She has a 1 mile, 2 mile and three mile walk. I have worked up to a 2 mile walk...it combines cardio and strength exercising in very doable video. I started the 1 mile and to my surprise I worked up to the 2 mile rather quickly.

 

 It has really made me feel alive again. Increased my energy...I choose to do them mid morning after I get the stiffness worked out. I don't always "pump up the pace" but I do keep moving. I ordered the video off eBay...got 1 DVD with the 1 and 2 mile walk away the pound express video delivered to my door for $ 8.00. Money well spent for me.
Just wanted to share and maybe encourage someone to give it a try. It helped me tremendously.

 

Best Wishes,
Lisa

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I have not been on this forum for quite some time.
I have been doing so much better physically. I take my meds and they seem to keep things under control. The biggest plus I have done for myself is exercise.

 

I swear for me it is the key to keep me moving. I am not going to a gym , but what I have found has worked for me are walking videos. They are by Leslie Sansone called walking away the pounds. She has a 1 mile, 2 mile and three mile walk. I have worked up to a 2 mile walk...it combines cardio and strength exercising in very doable video. I started the 1 mile and to my surprise I worked up to the 2 mile rather quickly.

 

 It has really made me feel alive again. Increased my energy...I choose to do them mid morning after I get the stiffness worked out. I don't always "pump up the pace" but I do keep moving. I ordered the video off eBay...got 1 DVD with the 1 and 2 mile walk away the pound express video delivered to my door for $ 8.00. Money well spent for me.
Just wanted to share and maybe encourage someone to give it a try. It helped me tremendously.

 

Best Wishes,
Lisa

( the original, one and only true InflamedOnline)

 

How's Gavin? Lisa0nline2009-11-06 12:52:19 [QUOTE=#1inflamedOnline]hello, i am a newbie,,,,,,,,,,,,i agree about walking , i was given a book called walking medicine, it is absolutely wonderful, maybe your library can get it for you.  a nurse gave it to me and i keep it handy for a re read. i walk 3 miles a day and i am 75 soon 76 and it keeps me moving the rest of day. i do not have ra, but have pmr. my mother had very serious ra..............so i am familiar with it.  "keep walking" HI Babs, It is like anyother workout video. You walk in place ( for the most part)  but you do kick backs , and sidesteps and a few other moves that engage other muscles. You also engage your upper body muscles at times for 8 to 12 count beats. She measures the miles on the screan so it is motivating to keep going to the finish. I love walking outside...but this is a work out walk....basically low impact cardio. Best Wishes everyone... Lisa #1inflamedOnline2009-11-06 06:40:33Hi Lisa, I find working out is crucial to pain management and also my mental health - it really brightens your mood. Green~Tara, I Have done all of her Dvd's and have lossed about 25 lb's doing them.  exercise IS the key to helping us... it has really helped me, I'm 53 and can do the 4mile in an hour. everyone should try to do some exercise, the more you do the stronger you will feel....[QUOTE=Green~Tara]I find working out is crucial to pain management and also my mental health - it really brightens your mood. [/QUOTE]