Nervous but excited

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Nervous but excited
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Mon, 12-08-2003 - 1:41pm

Hi


My appointment re: ED is approaching, 9 days to go..... I am nervous, but feel positive overall. Anyway, I have been doing alot of thinking lately. I haven't really exercised in ages. My son describes my appearance as "skinny flab", lol. I need to do cardio for my health, but almost have a fear of exercise, as I used to abuse it over a decade ago......


Anyway, I was at the store Saturday night and picked up Oxygen magazine. I thought I really wouldn't mind looking like the gal on the cover. That is the first healthy thought I have had in ages, lol. The January issue is filled with healthy info and recipes and even has a small paragraph including the web address to somethingfishy.com!!!! The women in that mag look healthy and muscular, not puny.


I am getting the urge to work out and build some muscle. I will need to start really slow though with arthritis. I think I'll wait until my appointment and ask for some advice.


Thanks for listening






Hugs,


Michelle

 

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Mon, 12-08-2003 - 5:49pm
You will be fine in therapy, what a huge step you are taking!! As for the exercise, start out really light and slow and work up to a healthy program. Can you ask a trainer and tell them your history on exercise. I am a PTrainer and I would really like to know if it were my client. I understand what you are going through, I am an over exerciser or I should say used to be. About a month and a half ago I had to tell hubby and we revised my workout. It is hard to quit though, I could go for hours if he would let me. Sounds like you have a smart head on your shoulders and will nip this thing in the butt!! Keep me posted and I will be praying for you!!

Sharon

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Registered: 04-16-2003
Tue, 12-09-2003 - 11:51pm
Thanks for the reply Sharon. Wow, you are a PT? that's great!


Hugs,


Michelle