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sugafoot 
I've been without a cmputer for a few days (repair). when I logged on to DS today, I read all the updates. WOW, you never know how good you have it until you hear about someone else. Like the prayer, " Do not complain about not having shoes until you have met the man who has no feet" I am grateful, and will continue to be on each and everyday that I awake. Every muscle in my body hursts a bit . . . I've been to the gym for three days in a row. Not only am I walking, I'm working on about half the machines in the place. Still havent lost a pound-go figure. I still walk for 30 minutes with the highest speed at 4.2 mph - thats conidered a "jog", but I'm so fearful of "jogging" or "running" -- what if I pass out!?!?!? Fast walking will have to do for now until I build enough confidence and stamina to jog. There must be 25 treadmills lined up at my gym. God, plese tell me, why is it that the skinny 21 year old, 105 lb kid always gets on the machine next to me? Can I still go to heaven if I trip her!?! (just kidding, but the thought has crossed my mind
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Looking back, I've made huge strides walking the treadmill. Seems like yesterday that I could not walk 5 minutes, now i'm doing 30, and at really fast paces. Also working all the machines that strenthen my upper body. While I don't think any exercise will bring back my lungs, I do feel as if the exercise is strengthening what little lungs I have left. Now if I could just loose the exces weight, I'd probably breath a little better.
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Wow! Good for you! That's a very fast pace. Just don't overdo. You don't want to get so sore that you have to try to talk yourself into going back. But way to go! Hugs, Sue
Sue825
When I first started going to a gym, all I could see was those 100 pound wonders in the spandex, but I just kept going, and found my own rhythm. Once in awhile I see some young thing looking at me, and it occurs to me that they still think they are never going to have a belly like mine, never be breathing hard, or needing a break. They haven't a clue about being 65 or having the slightest bodily trouble. They are still obsessing over imagined imperfections.
Keep climbing on the treadmill, Sugafoot. Don't pay any attention to the 100 pound wonders, and don't worry about the weight. Being thin is highly over-rated. Think about your lungs and your muscles and how good it feels to be able to move. Just keep walking. The weight will slide away after awhile, and in the meantime, look at all you are doing. And it feels good, doesn't it?
Big applause and many cheers, Joan
JoanJLT
Joan - it must have been hard as you live in california -- Isnt everybody there 100 pounds and dress in spandex!?!? I dont care about the skinny girls, I just want to stay healthy . . . I'll take your word on the weight sliding off, in the meantime, I'll have a pumpkin muffin for dessert :)
Sue, I promise I wont overdo it. My good buddy "Sema" has shown me my physical limitations on more than one occasion!
sugafoot