Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

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Exercise and how to, I think

earthworm
earthworm
After 5 minutes, 1 mile on the bike, I am exhausted, the upper leg muscles are afire(so it seems)...The same feeling one has when climbing a hill....
I hope this improves o'er time, I seem to be mired at 5 and 1 for 1-12...; I must hit 6 and 1.3 by February(2-12).
And at 2 pm my BG was down to 76 , even with some apple sauce at noontime...
The weather is wonderful today, but its is January, so I'll exercise inside and watch TCM at the same time.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
it takes time and in time your stamina will improve...don't push it right off the bat, start out slowly and gradually add more speed, more distance a little at a time...you will get there
deleted_user
deleted_user
You also need to make sure you keep well hydrated before and after, and limit your dairy intake as this can cause lactic acidosis (really sore muscles). mzizgayle hit it right on the head about starting slow, and only adding a little more each time. Keep up the good work.
earthworm
earthworm
Minnesota, "limit my daily intake" ?
of ?
I'll admit that I do not "over-drink" in regards with water, but there is the consumption of 1 to 2 quarts of milk (love the stuff), some OJ and the necessary large cup of coffee...but little water...
BTW real exercise occurs when the heart pulse rate and pressures are triggered....and this exercise bike does this.
But I still think that walking is good,particularly at my age...
phedrick
phedrick
It kind of sounds to me that, as mizzgayle alluded to, that you may be pushing it too hard too fast. I do know the impulse to push yourself hard. My wife asked me why I was pressing so hard in my exercise routine, and I told her that it has taken me 55 years to get to the shape I am today, I doubt I have another 55 to get back. My exercise of choice was walking. When I started it seemed I could not go a block without needing to take a rest. My first goal was simply one complete lap around our local park, then two, then three, etc. After that I started setting the goal of a time frame. Recently I have started transitioning to running, and am up to running a half mile for every mile. Take it slow, give yourself regular achievable goals, and keep at it. If you seem to reach a point that you cannot go past, you may speak to your doctor to see if there is something else going on.
earthworm
earthworm
Blood pressure
143/75/51
190/76/70
5 minutes, 1 mile on the EB (exercise bike)
I think I can walk forever, but running....NO
Well, I'll try this for a week, at least, and I must drink more aqua..
And I'm using a HF wrist BP device and I am maintaining a log.
Next month, I'll increment to 6 and 1.1....
71 years to decline into this shape, and another 71 to emerge as a specimen of sorts...