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10:13 am
August 31, 2008
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James
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I have been trying my best to lose some weight, but I don't want to do it by dieting - I eat healthy food (most of the time) as I m quite particular about my diet…and avoid junk food as much as I my tummy is able to resist.. but I don't exercise enough, so I'm trying to start an exercise routine. It’s frustrating, though, when I get so excited and into it that I work myself hard and then the next day I'm so sore that I can't sit up without pain, much less go to the gym or out for a walk.
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10:15 am
August 31, 2008
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James
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Right now I'm just walking, now that the weather is nice I'm trying to get out and walk daily, and on not-so-nice days I go to the gym and walk at a pretty low speed on a treadmill. I've also been lifting really light weights once or twice a week to try and make my muscles healthier. The walking is going well, the weight lifting is frustrating because I can't lift heavy weights or do a whole lot of reps, so it takes a long time to see any results. i.e., I haven't seen any results yet. So I am kind of irritated. I really want to strengthen my arms because I've started rock climbing, and I'm just not strong enough to do anything challenging - I want to improve! Rock climbing, of course, makes me extremely sore for at least 3 days after, but its so much fun that I think its worth it.
What exercises have everyone else found to be gentle enough to do at least every other day? I'd love some advice. Since I am desperate to find some exercises that give least pain afterwards. Also, if you have any stretches that you find particularly helpful in reducing pain, I'd love to know that too!
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10:20 am
August 31, 2008
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MaX
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Now I'll warn, you know I HATE exercise, utterly despise it. So it's not something I d but I've read a lot from times I tried.
With lifting weights you should only do about three reps to start with and then slowly increase by one. Yes that’s the way. Don't know if you've heard this concept, but the “reason” our muscles hurt all the time is when you use them you create micro tears. Normally these tears fix themselves. But for some reason Fibro makes us slow healers. (I've started noticing this on cuts and such I also seem to scar much easier).
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10:21 am
August 31, 2008
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MaX
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Anyways when you exercise your creating lost of extra tears before old ones have been repaired, which is why they advise you to take it slow. I assume it also means we are slower to build muscle.
(Obviously nothing in Fibro theory entirely agrees with anything else but…)
EXERSISE: Walking in water is considered great for fibrous. The water cushions the stress put on your joints, as well as giving you something to push against. To increase muscle you can wear webbed gloves, and add weights. I've also heard people rave about aqua aerobics. Though you might need to ton down the activities to your abilities.
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10:26 am
August 31, 2008
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Sharon
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Well, you mentioned that you want to lose weight but hate exercising. Not that you shouldn't exercise (I don't do nearly as much as I could/should, according to my schedule given to me by my Doctor), but I was curious to know if you had tried, or were even interested in trying anything like the South Beach diet. I, too, hate dieting, but I have been on South Beach for several months now, and have found it not only incredibly easy (okay the first week or so isn't a breeze, but the rest is), but also has helped me lose weight and feel much better.
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10:30 am
August 31, 2008
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Sharon
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I was able to lose close to 8 lbs the first two weeks, and have lost a total of 25 from where I was, say, a year ago. I think this has also helped my FM in many ways. First of all, I don't have any of the hypoglaucemic symptoms that had plagued me in the past (So. Beach helps to alter your blood chemistry). Secondly, not carrying around an extra 25 lbs. has made climbing stairs and whatnot less of an effort. As you know loosing weight has itself so many advantages…trust it makes you clothes look good on you.
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10:31 am
August 31, 2008
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Sharon
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Anyway, I'm sure some people will say there are also negative things about So. Beach, but personally, I have not run into any (I also went through a battery of bloodwork recently, and the results showed a healthier me in many areas). I think the most beneficial aspect to me has been the complete altering of my blood chemistry — I no longer have the highs and lows associated with glucose and carb intake (and we all know FMS folks don't need any more lows in the energy dept.). And most importantly, I look much better! Seriously though, good stuff.
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10:34 am
August 31, 2008
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James
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Thanks for your reply well I don't hate exercise - in fact, I'm just the opposite. I love exercise, I love how it makes me feel more in shape and I love to move my body. I just don't like how i feel afterwards, when the fibro kicks in.
Maybe I'll give South Beach a try - I don't know anything about it, but my future-mother-in-law is doing it, and she'd probably let me use her book to figure out what its all about.
I don't know if south beach is low carb like atkins (I don't like Atkins, though) but I do know that when I cut down on the carbs I eat, it makes me feel better - really reduces the brain fog and overall makes me feel better.
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10:36 am
August 31, 2008
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James
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I've heard that one cause of the fibro fog is because of increased yeast in your gut, and they feed on carbs, so I guess that's why it helps. In fact, I've found that if I eat a lot of carbs it makes me really bloated! Which is gross - i blow up like a balloon. Ick.
Even if I do diet, I really want to get in shape anyways, because I just like the way I feel better when I'm in shape. I happen to think that improving my endurance and muscle tone will be good for the fibro overall.. I just want to do it without hurting myself too much in the process.
As far as micro tears in the muscles, I'd believe that. I also know that the little lumps that form are buildups of toxins -or- places where the muscle and nerve have become entrapped.. the former have to be massaged out, the latter you can stretch to relieve. But yeah, the overall soreness probably does come from micro tears in the muscle fiber! That's very informative, thank you - I think it'll help me keep my workouts mild enough not to cause too much damage. Maybe I'll start swimming more; too, it would probably be good for me. Of course, I'd rather *swim* around a pool than walk or lift weights in it 
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10:39 am
August 31, 2008
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Sharon
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Hi , the South Beach thing is quite different than Atkins. There is a focus on eating a large variety of things, just the right things. Many things that Atkins restricts, South Beach does not. And it's easy. No issues with counting or keeping up with a log, things that the fog would make difficult. You can basically Xerox a list of the things NOT to eat and keep it with you. It's really that simple. I would definitely read the first section of the book, though, as it is nice to understand the science behind it. Our bodies just weren't made to eat all this processed stuff.
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10:40 am
August 31, 2008
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Sharon
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We've gotten way out of whack with what we were designed to ingest. I think it goes hand in hand with Fibro, since most of us are incredibly sensitive to man-made things, whether chemical sensitivities, etc. It just makes good sense to eat things that are not processed. Of course you give up all kinds of goodies like breads and pastas, etc., but you can have whole wheat stuff, and more and more places are selling the unprocessed products due to the popularity of the diet(s).
Oh and you are right on about the swimming. It is very low impact and makes for a very balanced workout of all your muscles. Plus it's more fun than running or lifting things.
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10:44 am
August 31, 2008
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Dolly
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I decided to do just a normal diet - its called The Hacker Diet. Its kind of like weight watchers - you count calories and plan your meals in advance. I gotta say, with the fibro this makes it easy - i never have to think about what i'm going to eat! Just once a week, when my fiancee and I plan what meals we'll have for the week, and then I calculate how much of everything I can eat and make my grocery list. This really will help with my problem of forgetting what food i have in the fridge, and also will help me avoid carbs!
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10:52 am
August 31, 2008
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Tears
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Well I try to go to the gym at least 3-4 times a week and walk at least 2km at the time. Then I do a lot of yoga-like stretches and that really helps. I've also seen a Homopat who told me to stay off yeast, wheat, whole wheat,rye, white rice, tomatoes, potatoes, beef, pork, dairy, coffein, aspartm, oranges, dates, raisins and sugar of course and a few other things. Sugar is poison for us and some of you might not know it but potatoes become sugar when you digest them. I've been told that Candida is just another word for FMS.
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10:52 am
August 31, 2008
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Tears
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Hope i was clear about topic.
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