Will exercise help?

And even if it doesn't immediately bring your numbers down, it will help in so many other ways that you will be able to tackle the cholesterol and weight issues with a good attitude. I agree with TinkerBellang83--start slowly with something you can manage, and build from there.

You should talk to your doctor, but I agree, walking to start. How far can you comfortably walk now? If you can walk for 15 min, then try 20 for a few days, and then 25,..... Whatever you do, do it gradually. Then you can slowly up your pace. Walking is easy and you can do it anywhere. Talk to your doctor as soon as you can, and see if other things are allowed. Good luck, you can do this.

Exercise is supposed to help with almost all of those conditions. If you're completely out of shape start slowly, but eventually you should be doing something active every day, with strength exercises at least twice a week. You're young, if your doctor has cleared you to exercise you've got no reason to be afraid of working out.

Phoebe5164 wrote: »

Even just walking everyday will help your mood and could improve your outlook on life . I know it sounds dramatic but fresh air is a gift 🌸

snowflake954 wrote: »

You should talk to your doctor, but I agree, walking to start. How far can you comfortably walk now? If you can walk for 15 min, then try 20 for a few days, and then 25,..... Whatever you do, do it gradually. Then you can slowly up your pace. Walking is easy and you can do it anywhere. Talk to your doctor as soon as you can, and see if other things are allowed. Good luck, you can do this.

Another vote for walking, and slowly progressing from your current fitness level.

I plan to bundle up and go for a walk outside three days a week all winter long, no matter how cold.

I have Bipolar II and have been going through a really rough patch lately.
When I'm unwell I can barely force myself to get out of bed and even walk around a block is a success so I tell myself that.

I found that swimming and yoga relaxes me and hiking,when I feel up for it just fills my heart and I feel better away from all the noise and problems and spend time in the nature.

Whatever you do ,no matter how small of a change will have positive effect you just need to find something that works for you .

If you need to chat feel free to add me x

pandemonium1997 wrote: »

Hello, I am Billie. I have type II bipolar disorder, extreme ADHD, thyroid disease, and a cholesterol of 375. I take meds for all of it. I am 21 years old and weigh 214 lbs, with a history of family having higher than average cholesterol. Though, it’s 200 at most for them. Is exercise going to help? And if so, what exercises can help me out? Any advice is helpful, thank you in advance.

I can speak to a little of this, but not all of it. I had high cholesterol and a family history of high cholesterol, and I was on a statin plus other medications. I did not have any of the other conditions you have. I also started at your weight.

Exercise is generally a good thing unless your doctor has told you not to exercise or to avoid certain activities. The best exercise is exercise that you'll enjoy and do routinely. Try walking if you don't already walk much. You might also be interested in cycling, swimming, classes at the gym...whatever you are going to like doing. Don't start off trying to do too much. It's better to start slow and gradually work up to more intense exercise to avoid injury or burnout.

It's also typically a good idea to incorporate some strength training. There are many beginner plans, including some that use bodyweight or inexpensive equipment if you don't have access to a weight room.

Personally, I began with yoga and pilates, and I joined a quidditch team in grad school (we were not very good or very athletic). I also walked a lot. Those things gave me a basic level of fitness. However, I didn't lose weight or dramatically improve my cholesterol until I started logging my food and staying within my MFP calorie goal. I also started running with C25K when I began tracking my calories. Once I had lost about 50 pounds (halfway to my goal weight) my doctor took me off the medication. I now manage my cholesterol with exercise and maintaining a healthy weight.