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Hi Mamajeans! I too live in the north and have severe asthma, so i am shut in the house most days, especially if it's windy. Your video sounds great. I try to walk at Super Walmart or at the mall a couple times each week. I have to walk very slowly but at least I'm moving. My kids motivate me to move more. They are young…
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Welcome Mamajeans! Most the exercises I do are done slowly and incorporated into my daily routines. I try to walk a few times each week, mind you at a very slow pace. I try to do some modified yoga and tai chi. You Tube has some nice short workout routines. Mostly, you just need to keep moving any way you can. Again,…
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Buy yourself a really good looking insulated lunch bag. Then pack it with healthy individually wrapped snack food items such as almonds, fruit or applesauce cups, even individual snack size nut butters with whole grain crackers. Each morning you can add a cold pack, mini carrots, hard cooked egg, pickles, tuna or other…
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Hi! I too, have asthma and am limited tremendously. I have only minor arthritis pain in my hands but frequentlly in pain due to lower back muscle strain. My sedentary lifestyle contibutes to the pain and weight management. I am looking for friends for support and enocuragement but also for accountability. Feel free to…
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I too am looking for friends. When I have an emotional connection and commitment I find it easier to stay motivated. Accountability to another also helps. I too have physical challenges making exercise difficult. Anytime I can get off the couch and move is good for me! Would love to help support you in your challenge.
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Thanks so much for the positive comments! This is exactly what I need ot stay motivated. I completely understand about comorbidity. I had another severe asthma flair up, was hospitalized for over a week. Had to take megadoses of steroids, this aggravated my diabetese ( I have had since I was 15) and steroids have led to…
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I too have been away from MFP for some time. I would love to have the support of friends on the site to help me stay with the program. I have about 50 pounds to loose. Exercise is difficult for me due to medical concerns further complicating my weight loss efforts. Very disheartening. I would love to be in a group for the…
