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Fitness for the physically challenged, anyone?

‎03-11-2014 19:04

‎03-11-2014 19:04

I have a (binign) tumor growing in my back and lower spinal chord area, and am on a regimen of pain killers that tends to be somewhat sedating.  Aqs if it isnt difficult enough to get motivated to "Be all that I can Be!"  LOL.  Are there any other people out there struggling with chronic pain (for any number of reasons, such as fibermyalgia, post diabetic neuropathy, other neuropathies or neur radiculopathies ) and who might be interested in helping each other "over the hump" to stay as active as we can?  If you fit the bill, then you know, as I do, that being active and routinely walking, doing aerobics or pool therapy can make a world of difference in how any day goes, but it is getting out of bed that is the hardest part!  Anyone else? I could really use some encouragement from someone who knows a bit more firsthand what I'm going thru while I try to stay active (and awake) and useful during the day!  Oh yeah, and who is also perhaps trying to shed a few pounds along the way...

"For I know that God works all things together for good for the ones who love God, and for those who are called according to his purpose." Rom. 8:28
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‎05-19-2014 14:05

In response to Sewinator

‎05-19-2014 14:05

Sewinator,

Feel free to friend me! I so understand how sometimes you feel like a step forward takes you backward as well. Be encouraged that small steps are vistories too and keep trying. 

 

In the meantime, one step at a time. 😃

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‎11-20-2014 07:21

‎11-20-2014 07:21

Hi my name is Lisa, and I have been looking for people that are physically challenged for a while now and finally found this!  I have Cerebral Palsy in my lower extremities.  As I get older Im loosing a lot of activity I used to be able to do when I was younger.  I'm bound and determined to improve this even though I keep falling off the wagon, Lol.  I walk on a tredmill for excercise at a super slow pace.  I know that when I keep at it I do improve but then I loose my motivation.  All my friends are very active and I try and excercise with them but I cant keep up or just cant do it at all.  I do try just about anything.   Im hoping I can find friends here that are in the same boat I am, and motivate each other.

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‎10-27-2015 20:22

In response to Taote

‎10-27-2015 20:22

I have a form of dysautonomia too,

not wheelchair bound but i am unable to really work or attend school, etc (Im 23 and in college...or was in college until this oh so fun disorder) I got the fitbit hr to try and keep up with my changes in hr and arrythmias, etc

have you found the fitbit helps you any??

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