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A group focused on motivating all members to GOYA= "Get off Your A@#'s" and exercise to help maintain a spiritually fit body and mind.. All are welcome regardless of ones affiliation, however the emphasis is on motivation and education in regards to exercise and nutrition. Have fun and GOYA!

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donttread 02/04/2013

Back in August ,even in October I was on top of the world. But starting in November, I started to get down, loggy and frustrated. In early January I started with an injured knee and hamstring and while favoring that leg appear to have sprained the opposite ankle. Oh, I get by OK as long as I do essentially nothing after work, but when I try to start living my life, trying to live my way out of the blues the pain and unreliability of my legs return.
I know I've got to try to be patient but this sucks. From the top of the world to ... whatever this is.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Kicks in the ass? All welcome.

ExJerseyGirl2 02/04/2013

Maybe do something that doesn't put stress on your knee and hamstring? Can you find a gym with a pool and do laps? Or switch to cycling or spin classes?

Or you could look for a nearby Bikram yoga studio. Very challenging workout and it just might help you heal. :-)

onetoomany 02/04/2013

I know it totally sucks that you can't do what you want!

I see Jersey gave you some good suggestions....I was going to say pool for swimming also

donttread 02/06/2013

Thanks. I live in a very rural area and those things are not available. However, more importantly you pointed out that there are always options. Like my wii fit yoga

Rick8 02/06/2013

Yes, there are options. Try concentrating on what you can do as opposed to what you can't. In harsher terms stop your whining and get off you ass. Maybe not litererly if your legs need to heal but how about focusing on improving your eating or your mental health by reading or appreciating the beauty of the rural area where you live. There are all kinds of health and physical is surely not the only one. Bottom line is there are always areas of improvement we can work on in our lives. God knows I have tons.

donttread 02/06/2013

I was able to shovel tonight with very little pain, so maybe I'm on the mend. BTW, I don't whine, but occasionally I do SOUND like someone who's whining. LOL

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