time of the month...ladies what exercises should i do?
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Reduce your salt intake, increase water, and do your regular workout. Menstrual cycles aren't illnesses, and don't require special treatment.
High intensity workouts will combat all of your symptoms.
And yes, I practice what I preach. I have PCOS, painful periods, and never miss a workout because of it. I force myself to go to the gym, and always feel 100x better afterward.0 -
Well, that escalated quickly.0
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You're what's wrong with forums. Some if us are here to give and receive good advice. Can't you be serious? Your attitude is dampening my emotional flow. Ragging on people isn't constructive. I bleed my soul into my posts to try and help others in any way I can. I run into you in the forums every couple of weeks and it is sooo draining. You cramp my style. This flow of animosity needs to end now no matter what. Period.Exercising during that time of the month for me is just not going to happen. The few times I've tried I ended up curled up and crying or at the doctors office because I thought my uterus was going to fall out (no joke). I usually stick to stretching and maybe some light yoga. It helps with the cramps too, especially when paired with a ton of ibuprofen lol.
you are exactly what I was talking about in my earlier post. People tend to group women together as one entity and people think women should 'stick together' ....but they don't. They say ' do it my way or *kitten* off' .
This thread is full of ' ...well on my period ....I DO THIS' ...... There's no recognition or even AWARENESS that there might be something different out there
I find it absolutely f*cking hysterical ... and kinda sad
I'm a midwife (for the Americans that means Obstetric/Gynaecology nurse)... as I was saying, comparing one woman's menstrual period with another's is like comparing summer with winter...
Absolutely futile
My advice is... don't ask for advice.... not here
Listen to your body
If you need to rest, rest
if you need medical advice or you're worried, speak to your doctor or nurse... don''t come here
Remember... you're a woman... you're amazing...
Take your time... believe in yourself and the future....
And live it
In your time....
According to your own rhythms
There's a time for everything
And everything has it's time
Don't be bullied... don't be tidal waved....
Take your time
Be healthy. Be good. Be kind. Honor yourself.
She said "tidal wave"
If I knew you were coming I would have said 'sociopath' ... and moved on
Healthy bodies without the strong beautiful minds to go with them don't impress sweetheart.....
And to be honest, I am confused... why are you even in this thread ?
Oh wait... don't answer that... coz it will only be some bull**** to make people laugh.... it wont be true... why else would a grown man find himself in a thread about women and their intimate issues... did mama not include you when you were a boy?
you're hardly worth impressing but you are entertaining. I'll give you that :flowerforyou:
I think I love you. :flowerforyou:0 -
You're what's wrong with forums. Some if us are here to give and receive good advice. Can't you be serious? Your attitude is dampening my emotional flow. Ragging on people isn't constructive. I bleed my soul into my posts to try and help others in any way I can. I run into you in the forums every couple of weeks and it is sooo draining. You cramp my style. This flow of animosity needs to end now no matter what. Period.Exercising during that time of the month for me is just not going to happen. The few times I've tried I ended up curled up and crying or at the doctors office because I thought my uterus was going to fall out (no joke). I usually stick to stretching and maybe some light yoga. It helps with the cramps too, especially when paired with a ton of ibuprofen lol.
you are exactly what I was talking about in my earlier post. People tend to group women together as one entity and people think women should 'stick together' ....but they don't. They say ' do it my way or *kitten* off' .
This thread is full of ' ...well on my period ....I DO THIS' ...... There's no recognition or even AWARENESS that there might be something different out there
I find it absolutely f*cking hysterical ... and kinda sad
I'm a midwife (for the Americans that means Obstetric/Gynaecology nurse)... as I was saying, comparing one woman's menstrual period with another's is like comparing summer with winter...
Absolutely futile
My advice is... don't ask for advice.... not here
Listen to your body
If you need to rest, rest
if you need medical advice or you're worried, speak to your doctor or nurse... don''t come here
Remember... you're a woman... you're amazing...
Take your time... believe in yourself and the future....
And live it
In your time....
According to your own rhythms
There's a time for everything
And everything has it's time
Don't be bullied... don't be tidal waved....
Take your time
Be healthy. Be good. Be kind. Honor yourself.
She said "tidal wave"
If I knew you were coming I would have said 'sociopath' ... and moved on
Healthy bodies without the strong beautiful minds to go with them don't impress sweetheart.....
And to be honest, I am confused... why are you even in this thread ?
Oh wait... don't answer that... coz it will only be some bull**** to make people laugh.... it wont be true... why else would a grown man find himself in a thread about women and their intimate issues... did mama not include you when you were a boy?
you're hardly worth impressing but you are entertaining. I'll give you that :flowerforyou:
I think I love you. :flowerforyou:
They always say that until I propose.0 -
I HATE PERIODS. Can't swim.
October through June, I walk. Summer doesn't allow much walking - if I can get a short one in, I do. Otherwise, I just skip it and wait for the ridiculousness to end.0 -
I HATE PERIODS. Can't swim.
October through June, I walk. Summer doesn't allow much walking - if I can get a short one in, I do. Otherwise, I just skip it and wait for the ridiculousness to end.
They wouldn't put chlorine in the water if they didn't want people to swim on their periods.0 -
Honestly I asked for women particularly...someone's TOM isn't to be for someone's entertainment. I was asking for exercise advice to help me stay on my journey. Not to come ridicule other advice givers. If you have no business on here I suggest you just stop posting...its annoying.0
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Honestly I asked for women particularly...someone's TOM isn't to be for someone's entertainment. I was asking for exercise advice to help me stay on my journey. Not to come ridicule other advice givers. If you have no business on here I suggest you just stop posting...its annoying.
What's annoying is how many parents have apparently failed to teach their daughters about their bodies. Keep exercising. Period. If you feel worn down, take iron. If that doesn't work then talk to your doctor. If you're an adult and still don't understand how your body works then go talk to a trusted aunt or grandmother.0 -
I notice we have the same weight goal. I wish I was already at 59 pounds, but I'll wait till then.0
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Its not so much as people or relatives failed to teach someone. In my family unfortunately its mainly men not only that the few women don't have periods, nor workout, etc...so if I feel like I need to ask I will ask cause it does concern about working out. And so far the advice is helpful.0
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You're what's wrong with forums. Some if us are here to give and receive good advice. Can't you be serious? Your attitude is dampening my emotional flow. Ragging on people isn't constructive. I bleed my soul into my posts to try and help others in any way I can. I run into you in the forums every couple of weeks and it is sooo draining. You cramp my style. This flow of animosity needs to end now no matter what. Period.Exercising during that time of the month for me is just not going to happen. The few times I've tried I ended up curled up and crying or at the doctors office because I thought my uterus was going to fall out (no joke). I usually stick to stretching and maybe some light yoga. It helps with the cramps too, especially when paired with a ton of ibuprofen lol.
you are exactly what I was talking about in my earlier post. People tend to group women together as one entity and people think women should 'stick together' ....but they don't. They say ' do it my way or *kitten* off' .
This thread is full of ' ...well on my period ....I DO THIS' ...... There's no recognition or even AWARENESS that there might be something different out there
I find it absolutely f*cking hysterical ... and kinda sad
I'm a midwife (for the Americans that means Obstetric/Gynaecology nurse)... as I was saying, comparing one woman's menstrual period with another's is like comparing summer with winter...
Absolutely futile
My advice is... don't ask for advice.... not here
Listen to your body
If you need to rest, rest
if you need medical advice or you're worried, speak to your doctor or nurse... don''t come here
Remember... you're a woman... you're amazing...
Take your time... believe in yourself and the future....
And live it
In your time....
According to your own rhythms
There's a time for everything
And everything has it's time
Don't be bullied... don't be tidal waved....
Take your time
Be healthy. Be good. Be kind. Honor yourself.
She said "tidal wave"
If I knew you were coming I would have said 'sociopath' ... and moved on
Healthy bodies without the strong beautiful minds to go with them don't impress sweetheart.....
And to be honest, I am confused... why are you even in this thread ?
Oh wait... don't answer that... coz it will only be some bull**** to make people laugh.... it wont be true... why else would a grown man find himself in a thread about women and their intimate issues... did mama not include you when you were a boy?
you're hardly worth impressing but you are entertaining. I'll give you that :flowerforyou:
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Its not so much as people or relatives failed to teach someone. In my family unfortunately its mainly men not only that the few women don't have periods, nor workout, etc...so if I feel like I need to ask I will ask cause it does concern about working out. And so far the advice is helpful.
Then everyone wins. You learned something and the rest of us were entertained.0 -
I guess if that's how you view things...just really sad.0
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You're what's wrong with forums. Some if us are here to give and receive good advice. Can't you be serious? Your attitude is dampening my emotional flow. Ragging on people isn't constructive. I bleed my soul into my posts to try and help others in any way I can. I run into you in the forums every couple of weeks and it is sooo draining. You cramp my style. This flow of animosity needs to end now no matter what. Period.Exercising during that time of the month for me is just not going to happen. The few times I've tried I ended up curled up and crying or at the doctors office because I thought my uterus was going to fall out (no joke). I usually stick to stretching and maybe some light yoga. It helps with the cramps too, especially when paired with a ton of ibuprofen lol.
you are exactly what I was talking about in my earlier post. People tend to group women together as one entity and people think women should 'stick together' ....but they don't. They say ' do it my way or *kitten* off' .
This thread is full of ' ...well on my period ....I DO THIS' ...... There's no recognition or even AWARENESS that there might be something different out there
I find it absolutely f*cking hysterical ... and kinda sad
I'm a midwife (for the Americans that means Obstetric/Gynaecology nurse)... as I was saying, comparing one woman's menstrual period with another's is like comparing summer with winter...
Absolutely futile
My advice is... don't ask for advice.... not here
Listen to your body
If you need to rest, rest
if you need medical advice or you're worried, speak to your doctor or nurse... don''t come here
Remember... you're a woman... you're amazing...
Take your time... believe in yourself and the future....
And live it
In your time....
According to your own rhythms
There's a time for everything
And everything has it's time
Don't be bullied... don't be tidal waved....
Take your time
Be healthy. Be good. Be kind. Honor yourself.
She said "tidal wave"
If I knew you were coming I would have said 'sociopath' ... and moved on
Healthy bodies without the strong beautiful minds to go with them don't impress sweetheart.....
And to be honest, I am confused... why are you even in this thread ?
Oh wait... don't answer that... coz it will only be some bull**** to make people laugh.... it wont be true... why else would a grown man find himself in a thread about women and their intimate issues... did mama not include you when you were a boy?
you're hardly worth impressing but you are entertaining. I'll give you that :flowerforyou:
I'm going to give you my heart now.
Don't argue. Just shut up and take it.0 -
I'm too entertained for words. Best of luck, OP.0
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It really does depend on you, OP. The only thing I consistently do is go for a walk. For the day before and the first couple of days, I get other exercise from trying to get up from the furniture while feeling fatigued (not my iron, it's a hormone issue) and just normal life activity. There's a significant amount of pain for me the first couple of days, and then that just goes away, so I can do whatever by the third or fourth day.0
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Actually I'm not sad, but if you were smart enough to figure it out that you are the sad one for seeing this as entertainment. Honestly funny how you are writing me back and not the other ones who were really onto you...but I could careless on what your purpose is haven't learned anything from you obviously.0
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Just wondering since I don't want to read all the responses-have you tried sex ? The kind with orgasms? That can actually help with cramping. Would probably make you more tired though....
Iron supplements for fatigue, all month not just to play catch up when you are actively losing blood.0 -
I understand that cramps are really muscle contractions, not technically "cramps". Thus intuitively one should benefit from exercises and stretches that stimulate and relax the muscles around the reproductive organs. So that would include all core musculature - low back including pelvic joints and the sciatic nerve that runs out from that level, and abdominal muscles. In that blood loss is a given, the body uses more energy to heal and so a downgrade of your existing program for the week would make sense and some nutritional changes to help replenish energy. I find eating clean as a general habit, with lots of beta carotene and dark leafy greens helps minimise the pain ahead of time. For me, chocolate also helps...in moderation. I figure it's due to endorphin release that is apparently scientifically proven to occur.0
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Actually I'm not sad, but if you were smart enough to figure it out that you are the sad one for seeing this as entertainment. Honestly funny how you are writing me back and not the other ones who were really onto you...but I could careless on what your purpose is haven't learned anything from you obviously.
Valid point. What I have realized is people HAVE offered you information, you just refuse to absorb it. His comment on iron was legit advice. Every woman experiences different symptoms during their period, but the basic advice he offered was broad enough to cover everyone. Periods aren't some crazy hoodoo by the fertility gods. It's really basic science. If you reject sound advice, are you really looking for answers or just confirmation of some private idea you have yet to share?0 -
You're what's wrong with forums. Some if us are here to give and receive good advice. Can't you be serious? Your attitude is dampening my emotional flow. Ragging on people isn't constructive. I bleed my soul into my posts to try and help others in any way I can. I run into you in the forums every couple of weeks and it is sooo draining. You cramp my style. This flow of animosity needs to end now no matter what. Period.Exercising during that time of the month for me is just not going to happen. The few times I've tried I ended up curled up and crying or at the doctors office because I thought my uterus was going to fall out (no joke). I usually stick to stretching and maybe some light yoga. It helps with the cramps too, especially when paired with a ton of ibuprofen lol.
you are exactly what I was talking about in my earlier post. People tend to group women together as one entity and people think women should 'stick together' ....but they don't. They say ' do it my way or *kitten* off' .
This thread is full of ' ...well on my period ....I DO THIS' ...... There's no recognition or even AWARENESS that there might be something different out there
I find it absolutely f*cking hysterical ... and kinda sad
I'm a midwife (for the Americans that means Obstetric/Gynaecology nurse)... as I was saying, comparing one woman's menstrual period with another's is like comparing summer with winter...
Absolutely futile
My advice is... don't ask for advice.... not here
Listen to your body
If you need to rest, rest
if you need medical advice or you're worried, speak to your doctor or nurse... don''t come here
Remember... you're a woman... you're amazing...
Take your time... believe in yourself and the future....
And live it
In your time....
According to your own rhythms
There's a time for everything
And everything has it's time
Don't be bullied... don't be tidal waved....
Take your time
Be healthy. Be good. Be kind. Honor yourself.
She said "tidal wave"
If I knew you were coming I would have said 'sociopath' ... and moved on
Healthy bodies without the strong beautiful minds to go with them don't impress sweetheart.....
And to be honest, I am confused... why are you even in this thread ?
Oh wait... don't answer that... coz it will only be some bull**** to make people laugh.... it wont be true... why else would a grown man find himself in a thread about women and their intimate issues... did mama not include you when you were a boy?
you're hardly worth impressing but you are entertaining. I'll give you that :flowerforyou:
Impressive. That's all I'm going to say.0 -
Thanks always glad to have a jerk entertaining us all...you did your job well.0
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I think pilates is great. Helps me with cramping. You could try that and make sure to drink plenty of water to help with water retention.0
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Actually I never rejected anyone's advice as you can see me posting throughout the forum. And as I recalled other people before him mentioned about using iron pills. Just because he gave advice others have already given me doesn't mean I wasn't paying attention. It was just no need for what the extra crap he was posting towards others...thats what I was pointing out. Not only that I recall asking women...not him. The only thing I was specifically looking for was exercises and that's it.0
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I cannot stick to my normal routine my first few days, but I LOVE yoga. The "Yoga with Adriene" YouTube channel is one of my favorites in general, and she has some wonderful videos for those special days.
Yoga for Cramps -
http://youtu.be/iglbdN1tmF0
Yoga for Depression -
http://youtu.be/7z6nRakUcWs
Yoga for Acid Reflux -
http://youtu.be/DQew7AiwPWw
Yoga for Lower Back Pain -
http://youtu.be/XeXz8fIZDCE
This is wonderful! Thank you so much! excited to try these!
Enjoy!0 -
How long have you been menstruating? Why is this now a thing?
When I had this time of the month I found exercise mentality and physically therapeutic.0 -
How long have you been menstruating? Why is this now a thing?
When I had this time of the month I found exercise mentality and physically therapeutic.
Because menstruation symptoms can change over time. Fatigue and intense hunger were brand new to me when I hit my 30's.0 -
I remember my periods being hell before having kids. Like curl up in bed not even wanting to walk until my Pamprin / Midol kicked in. The "gentlemen" in the forum won't understand. Pay them no mind.
I'm finding that my periods are lighter and shorter with continued exercise, and I had some seriously heavy periods. Have you tried taking something like Midol and giving it half an hour or so to kick in and trying some low impact cardio? It may make things easier for you.
My motivator to keep it up is the chocolate calling my name. I don't want it to cut into my healthy calories...0 -
Exactly they don't understand thats why I careless. Truthfully I'm laughing at them cause they think the advice is valid although they'll never fit into our shoes. I do use Midol, but it doesn't work as well. So far the iron pill helps along with light yoga so I will stick with that. I am trying to avoid chocolate especially cutting into the sugar intake. I don't want it to be over my limit at all.0
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Exactly they don't understand thats why I careless. Truthfully I'm laughing at them cause they think the advice is valid although they'll never fit into our shoes. I do use Midol, but it doesn't work as well. So far the iron pill helps along with light yoga so I will stick with that. I am trying to avoid chocolate especially cutting into the sugar intake. I don't want it to be over my limit at all.
I know some dudes who would love to fit into your shoes but I'm not one of them. I still think you shouldn't be careless though.0
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