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Category: Activity Since I have been working out at Curves the past since August 21, 2008, I am losing weight, losing inches, and not having to take as much insulin (I am coming down on doses and not using the regular sliding scale as much as I was). My energy level has increased. The exercise program was fitted to my needs and is working. |
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 Hinboyz3 (see all reviews) |
October 26, 2009 1:18 AM I love doing some kind of exercise Pros:Gives you all the extra energy you need to make it through your day. And you feel better about your self too. Cons:Not doing it enough |
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 jigsaw (see all reviews) |
October 2, 2009 11:59 AM Exercise is great! I road bike and mountain bike. I use an eliptical and a treadmill at times. A bit of strength training can do wonders! Pros:The more you do it, the easier it becomes. Keeps my energy levels up, the blood sugar under control, burns fat, relieves stress, and helps to keep a clear sharp mind!!! Cons:Can be difficult to start a routine! |
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 Diane bessman (see all reviews) |
September 11, 2009 1:34 AM I use to be a Curves Member. I loved the program they offer. It helped me alot. I am considering joining again Pros:exercise is always good |
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 tholz (see all reviews) |
September 9, 2009 3:42 AM Wish I could afford to go and some one to go with me. I need to lose like 50lbs |
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 sisson (see all reviews) |
September 1, 2009 2:58 PM I started exerciseing againing and I love it I do water arobices at bally and I can't wait for Tesuday to come every week. I also work out at home I use Pilates bands and DVD by Leslie Sansone and her books also they are alot a fun I but most of my ecercise toys at ross because they are chep and my books I get from the bargen shelf at Borders. Pros:You are doing for yourself to make you feel good because you love you! Cons:There are on cons because you make yourself HAPPY! |
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 Debslily (see all reviews) |
August 23, 2009 2:20 AM I joined the gym 2 weeks ago and have been going 3-4 days a week. 25 min of cardio and weights. About 1hr 20 min total. I feel great! |
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ColtsFan (see all reviews) |
August 22, 2009 8:32 PM 30 minutes of daily exercise is what the doctor perscribed....and I am still working to get there. Love my treadmill & spend lots of time on it! Bike ride with my husband often....and we hike when we can. Pros:Give's you plenty of energy & sense of accomplishment, no matter the effort given. Cons:I need more discipline to create the time on a daily basis. |
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 Jocelyn (see all reviews) |
May 17, 2009 9:53 PM Interesting how quickly you can lose muscle mass... being sick on off your feet for a day or so really impacts your ability to deal with physical stress... Stetches while you are confined to bed really helps to counter the affect of being down... Weight lifting is good too, so working your muscles against gravity will benefit... the rubble stretch bands also work well for resistance training... movement is what it's all about... Exercise sitting down in your chair if you can't stand... push life... and let it push back... exercise is essential... |
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 Sherri's-Partner (see all reviews) |
April 7, 2009 9:55 AM Great idea, Although I am often in my wheelchair and in a lot of pain, I take advantage of the gravity in the bath to exercise. It helps, but when taking your foot or leg out of the water can be difficult. Pros:NO Pain, No Gain |
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Jocelyn (see all reviews) |
March 31, 2009 8:50 PM After fracturing my back last June, 08, I was not able to be as active as I had been. I could barely move for three months, then I started core training in PT. ( ten months later) Just completed. Last week I started the 8 WEEKS to Maximizing Diabetes Control ( a book I recommended on our book list) The first chapter of this book is Understanding Diabetes... "tell me and I'll forget. Show me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll understand". Confucius The second chapter , Healthy Eating... " Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." Henry Ford After reading these first two chapters, I began my work commitment with chapter three, Being Active- The Magic of Movement... " Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it." -Lou Holtz Chapter 4, Monitoring-Don't give up on Excellence..." We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, there fore, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle..... I was once upon a time very physically disciplined... sadly that doesn't count... but I do have muscle memory and a desire to rebuild strength. I try not to compare what I was once capable to where I am now. Starting over is hard. but what's the alternative? so, I am committing to laying the foundation for practicing habits that reinforce strength... I have some old habits to challenge. I've become more self indulged in this down time... the struggle is real... I'd like to say that sharing goals with others on this site is so encouraging. We must each find our own method for reaching the goals we set for ourselves, but it is so important to know that we are... keeping our promises to ourselves... Thanks for being here... it really keeps me on target to know others are working on their stuff too... yeah diabetic connect.... Pros:feeling good Cons:only if we don't follow-through |
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