Hello Friends,
If you recall, I call myself starting an exercise plan late last year. Well, it started out ok, but soon my lymph edema began and I looked like the Pillsbury Dough Boy. In fact, I was doing the opposite and getting bigger, not smaller.
So after crying to my doctors, I decided to do some research and TREAT this on my own. I adjusted my medication, my diet and tried to lower my stress levels. Well, I tried to. Big MISTAKE!
After a rather painful month of new meds, my doctors finally got me regulated. WHEW!! But I'm still bloaty.
The thing about lymph fluid is that it will build up in the funniest of places. My lower tummy is flat, but I carry a tire around my upper tummy. My shirts fit funny and my pants are tighter. Go figure.
But my doctor says no gym yet. Huh?? He isn't the one walking around bloated.
So I've started to exercise my arms more each day. After all, I use them so many times every day. I begin with a stretching move. Something like Pilate's. I raise my arms and try to reach for the sky. I force my mind to concentrate on each section of my arms virtually 'willing' my arms to reach out. I do this for 5-10 minutes
It's a process, I tell you, and some days are better than most. But I keep trying . Painful, but I'm working on it.
And that's the key, we need to keep exercising.......and don't ever stop......
I try to read something different too. Newspapers, the Internet or a good book can be found close to me at any time. I'm always trying to expand my mind. Sometimes, I read my own articles. I don't like to because it can take me off my daily task list. I tend to re-do stuff. Got to work on that.
Reading takes me places, it's true what they say about a good book propelling you into mental happiness.
So this is my monthly challenge, start a mini exercise plan just for you and pick up a good book. For starters, you can read mine, Behind The Pink Ribbon. It can be found in local bookstores, if not, let me know.
Stay tuned for my new book. It promises to be a thriller!
Keep the questions coming---
Take Care.
