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How much exercise have you had in the last 3 weeks?

Posted By: Misha on 2007-05-25
In Reply to: Am I having an anxiety attack? - quietmoods

The kind of exercise where your rib cage actually has to expand as far as it can go?

That kind of exercise causes relaxation, and relaxation is an antidote for anxiety attacks.

I was also helped by learning relaxation with biofeedback and I also take Effexor. Not everybody can take that though.


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An exercise to try
Try putting one leg up across the other one and lean forward, leaning back and forth, then switch legs.  That is supposed to help with that sciatic nerve kind of thing.  Hope it helps you.  It does me.  Hope you feel better. 
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Have you got a dog?


I've got a 120 pound Great Pyrenees (kinda looks like a polar bear).  I run/walk with him a coupla times a day...before my 6 a.m.shift, lunch time, after my shift is usually the longest walk, then again before bedtime...We just wander around the woods....If he smells a squirrel fart and I'm not looking directly at him he'll trip me up or pull me in a ditch/sinkhole.  Also have a 12 lb cat that walks with us and tries to "sneak"  the dog (hides in the bushes and darts out sitcking his tongue out as if to say "Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah! You're on a string and I'm not!).   Keeps ya on your toesI    


It is cheap and quite a workout.  Cat


     


Get some exercise
It will help tremendously. I start to get tired if I go more than a day or two without running on my treadmill or hitting the weights at the gym. It will help tremendously. As someone else said, it might not be a bad idea to get your thyroid checked out.
Looking for music to exercise by - sm

I received an iTunes gift card for Christmas and am looking for music I can download to my iPod to exercise by.  I'd really like exercise-specific music that includes a slower song or two for the warmup, then a steady faster rhythm for 30 minutes or so and then another slower song for the cooldown.


I suppose I could create my own list, but it would take me way too long to figure out 30 minutes' worth of songs with the same basic rhythm!


Any help sure would be appreciated.  I'm so tired of feeling guilty every time I walk past the treadmill that I just "had" to have.


The exercise thing is probably right on...

I have had oodles of tests to rule out thyroid, anemia, and even Lupus and Lyme.  I did get something positive on the connective-tissue studies but never followed up on it because of financial issues and not feeling all that crappy to worry about it.  However, now that you mention it, I did feel better when I was walking down my road in the warmer weather, so that may be it!  I do get exercise doing chores, but it's a different kind of exercise...not the "me" kind I guess you could say.  I've got some DVD by Leslie Sansone that does a mile or 2 miles and I think I'll give it a go.  Can't hurt, right? 


Thank you so much for the advice!  Always helps to have a second set of eyes to look at something in a new way!  It's much appreciated!



exercise question
I am 48 years old, been sitting on my rear for years doing MT.  I have exercised for years, but always sporadically.  I don't need to lose weight, just need to tone.  I'm so flabby, it's disgusting.  I have recently taken up walking/jogging, but admit I can only jog for about a minute, then have to go back down to walking, then after I've caught my breath, can start jogging again, and so it goes until I've done 2 miles.  I'm hoping to build up my endurance to run farther soon.  My question is, is this really a good overall exercise to help me tone?  I'm also using free weights for my arms, and I can actually see a little bit of a change, but it's happening very slowly, which of course is to be expected as it took them a long time to become unconditioned.  Anybody have any advice?  Thanks! 
exercise question
Thank you very much!  I appreciate the tip.  
I sit on exercise ball .... sm

and I balance just fine with foot pedal.  I dont' sit here for eight hours on my ball.  Sometimes I switch out my chair and my ball.  Just depends on how my bottom is feeling.  I too sometimes sit with my leg folded under my other leg while working, but that's not good for your veins.  I have really bad vericose veins (that's another story!)


good luck!


You can but no one else can? Exercise those rights
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exercise equipment.
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Exercise tapes or CDs
Does anyone use any exercise tapes at home that they like? Thinking of getting one but there are so many. I need to tone.
I know diet and exercise are important as
well as cutting out sugars, bread, etc. I'm doing that and have been for a while.  Please keep your comments to yourself.  I'm asking a simple question about a "certain named product"- is it that difficult to answer without stating your "opinions" or telling me what supplement you use?  I don't remember asking for your recommendations?
Do strict low carb of 20 a day and exercise -
That weight will come off and you will be well on your way by August if you do cardio exercise and also do weightlifting. I lost 20 pounds on low carb 4 years ago and have kept it off, though I normally eat around 50 carbs a day now and NO refined carbs whatsoever. You have plenty of time. You can do it!!!
Poll time ....do you exercise? sm
I make sure that I walk at least 1 mile 3 times a week.  It's not as much as I should exercise but it beats nothing.  What about you?
you will not lose weight without exercise.
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yes, exercise will definitely make a difference
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Exercise with him or sign him for karate or something like that. Needs to do
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exercise helps tremendously
even bike riding on crisp days is a sure way to feel alive again.  On cloudy days it brightens my day.  I hope you find your outlet :)
Same one every year - exercise & eat healthier!
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I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. Exercise. sm

Okay. I am overweight by about 30 pounds.  A week ago I got back on the treadmill and started walking/jogging for about 20-30 minutes - 5 days a week.  This is week 2. I'm very motivated.  Will get on the treadmill in a few minutes.  I'm not seeing any results.  haha  Don't laugh.  I know it's early, but here's my question and dilemma.  I have NO desire to change my eating habits. None. Zilch.  In fact, don't tell me I have to do it because I won't.  I don't eat a whole lot, I just eat whatever I want.  I don't eat late - not after 6, usually.  I do like an occasional Coke.  I like chocolate.  I otherwise eat healthy, but until Jan of this year I have done NOTHING in the way of exercise for years.  Just kept having kids and sitting on my bum.


When can I start seeing results and do you think that I can see results by working out this much and NOT changing my eating habits. It's a psychological thing.  I can't do it right now. I just can't.  And what makes it worse (the eating part) is when I fail (which is EVERY time) I beat myself up afterwards and feel worse than before.  With this jog/walking thing, I feel GREAT. I feel more energy already and I actually am enjoying the time alone doing it.


Anyone have experience with this?


They say "If your dog is fat, you're not getting enough exercise!" :) sm
I have a somewhat-tubby Border Collie and a normal Australian Shepherd. Aussies are "self-feeders", meaning they only eat when they're truly hungry, but the Border Collie would eat a cow if she could get her mitts on one. I need to get a handle on her diet, I know.

I walk them, but it's prolly not aerobic enough. We stagger down the street from bush to bush and I can see my neighbors shaking their heads, saying "He must drink, my dear. Oh, yass. Probably mops the stuff up. Why, just look at him stumbling around, right out in public! Poor Mrs. TechSupport - she must have the patience of a saint!"
Exercise really helps. At least an hour a day. Gets those
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Exercise for at least 45 minutes in the evening. Will unwind
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Although hard with our jobs, exercise helps. At least 45
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Do you stretch and/or do some mild exercise to start
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Try increasing your exercise time...eventually
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I thought it was very interesting. Quite an exercise for the mind:-)

Wouldn't the exercise of free will also include
his right to determine what is and what is not a "sin" for HIM? Is he also not free to determine that the relationship is irreversibly doomed because it got off on the wrong foot? Do you think a therapist can or should talk him out of that? Is that a better way to launch into part 2 of the affair?

It is possible, since he clearly stated it was "the hadest thing he ever did," that he is not and will not get past the pain it caused for both of them. Why does wanting a fresh start make him into a Mr. Milquetoast who needs therapy?

Bottom line here. If it's not right for HIM, then it's not right for THEM.

Wouldn't exercise work just as well? My arms tone up
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...oops! exercise instructor...or TaeBo or other class...nm
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Okay gals, who has a good exercise to reduce the old thighs? I have...
an elliptical machine and a Pilates machine. Don't really have anywhere to walk in our area (too rural, too many crazy drivers, and bears!) so that is out of the question. I have The Firm DVDs, have not tried it yet. Would love some suggestions to get rid of the jiggle and saddlebags!
Exercise, take a walk, jumping jacks, crack your window, do something
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Get some exercise videos/CDs from your library or video store and do at home. Need to do SOME
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Regular exercise helps, too, but watch for depression if you're
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Exercise, cutting back on the sugars, herb teas -
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A lot of prisoners have TVs, exercise in the yard, play cards, etc. Just depends. However,

for me I would rather die.  What is life without the freedom to even go for a ride in the car or stop for coffee, walk in a park, etc.  


fast walk/weight lift/exercise machine only way to tone
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I do occasional exercise & treat myself to good chocolate. I'm not completely agoraphobic,
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Some daily exercise does wonders for mood, self-esteem, and changing your shape. Start off with
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Work in short bursts. Get up and do some exercise, even jumping jacks. Throw some wash in. Stay
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It has only been two weeks, it will get better.
Maybe do more fun things with your kids, as they're probably upset right now too. You are lucky to have them and four is a blessing. And for yourself, how about joining a bowling league, a gym, or taking a craft or cooking class etc....just something to occupy your time and meet other adults and new friends. You may even meet others in the same situation and that always helps. And always remember how much better your kids lives will be in the long run being out of that kind of situation. That may help you to not be tempted to take your husband back because you are lonely, because that does happen and it's understandable. It's a long time to be with someone. Best of luck to you.
Yes, used now for over 3 weeks and
think it smells good, other than that I have not seen any change at all in the hair situation, still falling out.....
Only used them for about 1-2 weeks when they - sm
were newborns. Personally I don't think they should be used for long at all or they become dependent on them (tops 2-3 months when newborn). I know someone who has a 3-y/o who walks about with one in his mouth 24/7; can't understand him at all even when he does take it out of his mouth to talk, major speech issues I think because of it. I feel bad for him, angry with her for being lazy and not trying to get him to transfer his need for a security object to something less destructive. One of mines has a doll and blanket that are her security things, and the other and old teething toy that is a cat from Right Start with all the rubber "feet" cut off, still sleeps with it at 8, both are well-behaved and mentally developed kids with no issues of any sort.
I used to get one every 2 weeks...
I just called a local service and had 2 sisters come every other Friday. We paid them $75 plus $10 tip. We just now cancelled the service and decided to put that money in our savings account and do the cleaning ourselves:-) We had to get the house totally cleaned up anyway the night before, which was pretty stressful. It was good, though, for the year we did it. They brought their own equipment and dusted and cleaned the whole house except for the basement. We'll use them for parties like the one we're having this month, but that's it. Just check your local paper and call a few. Ask questions to see if they fit your needs. You can have them come every day if you want, once a week, every 2 weeks, or once a month, whatever you need. Good luck!
I have someone come every two weeks

She does basic cleaning - dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning bathrooms. I pay her $75 each time. She has basically a one-woman business that she is just getting started up. I found her listing in the local newspaper and lucked out, because she is a really super lady and I enjoy having her here to talk to, since my husband and I are "empty-nesters" and I am home alone working all day.


As far as what you should pay, I think the area where you live and the cost of living needs to be taken into consideration. I would expect to pay someone in New York City or Los Angeles more than I would pay someone in a small Midwest town, for example.


Just my two cents.


I go to one every 3-4 weeks - sm
and when I was looking for one I asked a friend who went to one on a regular basis. As stated below there are the rip-off ones who do all this fancy garbage that does absolutely nothing. My friend said to go to a "straight" chiropractor (no clue what that means, guess it is how they practice, and one that graduated from Palmer school of Chiropracty (Sp?), pretty sure it was Palmer, if I am wrong I will post a correction. Mine is very reasonable, $45 a visit (my insurance covers it 100%). I too started out 2-3 x a week, then tapered down to 1 a week, then every 2 weeks, and now do every 3-4 weeks. I have not been for about 8 weeks now because I hurt my shoulder but it is all better now so I will probably start going again. It feels great to get the back cracked, gets so tight from sitting here all the time.
I think just a few weeks at most ... sm

I don't intend to keep the car for long.  Last night we had decided until the end of the semester.  After talking with it I am waffling about taking it at all.  I am sure he will have it back by Thanksgiving.  Thank you. 


I had a bag of those a few weeks ago (sm)
My dogs finished them.  So far so good.  So then I bought the name brand ones this weekend at Sam's.  $12.00.  Evidently they are not the ones recalled, but I went and looked at the bag, and it says, "Made in China", so out they go.  I can't believe I forgot to look - lately I have been looking at everything.  Even if it's made in US, I'm usually afraid because of the wheat gluten, etc, that is imported.  Good luck with your dog.  Hope he is okay.
Just ate there 2 weeks ago - sm
WONDERFUL!!!!! This is the third Emeril's we have eaten at. We ate at one in New Orleans and one in Atlanta and now the one in Gulfport (used to live in Biloxi, so we are trying to support their rebounding economy). We always eat 4 courses and are never disappointed. ENJOY! Worth every penny!
3-1/2 weeks!
That sounds like a wonderful vacation. . I'm taking off a few days too and I'm really looking forward to it.. Hope you have a great time!
2 weeks
as it sounds like routine blood work. If no call by the 23rd I would call the office and leave a message and then you will probably hear back on that Monday.