Graves' Disease Support Group

I don't really exercise, when I do it's yoga. Lately I have not had any energy, I'm always tired and dragging but I have kids. So, I push that aside and pull every ounce of energy that I do have to make it through the day with them. They're 5, but still want to be playing. Well, last night my husband, my kids, and I went for a walk along a trail, I think it was 1 1/2 miles. My right calf started hurting, which is understanding because I hardly or never exercise. I kept going, I was walking at a moderate pace and my heart started pounding and chest started hurting, I really slowed down. I felt better I jogged for about 5 seconds, not even a fast jog more of a fast walk, and I felt as if though my brain was bouncing in my skull. We just walked back to the car.

I watch what I eat, but I can't control the weight gain. I'm 4'10" and weigh 130. I recently went through some things in life and gained 20 lbs. in 2 months. I know it doesn't sound bad, but my clothes don't fit, I feel sloppy, and everything just sucks.

Does this happen to anyone?
How do you exercise?
Posted on 06/29/12, 05:44 pm