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Hello!!

BikerBuffy
BikerBuffy Posts: 115
edited February 27 in Introduce Yourself
I have joined this site to 1. lose some wieght and 2. get myself into better condition.

I have AS (ankylosing spondylitis) which causes my spine to fuse together. Exercise can be tricky. For the last couple years I have had a hard time moving as the AS has moved into my SI joint. Recently I have begun acupunture treatments and this has given me my life back! My pain level is cut back to about 50% of what is was and I am riding my bike and doing my (very slow) taekwondo once more.

I also quit smoking this past January and am loving being smoke free - but gosh I sure did gain a little wieght!

Looking forward to losing the extra pounds and getting fit again :)

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  • Roughgalaxy
    Roughgalaxy Posts: 219 Member
    Congrats on quitting smoking! That one can be really tough.
  • BikerBuffy
    BikerBuffy Posts: 115
    Thanks! Truth be told it wasn't nearly has horrible as my junkie brain told me it would be !!

    Feels great to breath freely again too :)
  • kinupmud
    kinupmud Posts: 24 Member
    Congrats on the getting motivated! :) Its always good to see others trying to improve. Good luck! Now please don't get discouraged! I'm a firm believer that you can do anything! Let me know if you need a friend :):happy:
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