Posted by Sabina on October 1, 2003, at 12:31:37
In reply to Re: them endorphins is good stuff » Sabina, posted by Wildflower on October 1, 2003, at 9:08:13
i'm not really visited by the sweets monster, fortunately, but i do have trouble avoiding bread, cheese, and don't get me started on the potato. the self esteem payoff i get from actually leaving the house and working out makes me feel so much less hard on myself about my minor transgressions in that arena, though. i figure, the more often i go, the better my metabolism, and i'm still one step closer to wearing my pre-fibromyalgia clothes. i just had to find a no impact way to stay fit and save my joints. i'll say it again: i love going to the pool!
i'm glad you're able to enjoy the social aspect of the process. even if i had forced myself to attend one of the water exercise classes offered at my gym, i would have gotten too emotionally caught up in a distracting cycle of self hatred to be able to focus on or benefit from the experience. i would have lasted three weeks that way, tops. i don't like admitting that, but it's true. i do better on my own, going for myself and concentrating on my muscles (they're in there somewhere!) and not trying to follow instructions and keep up with everyone else. aaarrrrghh!
regular exercise is a major accomplishment for me, as i'm sure it is for you. i still have to deal with days when i'm just not well enough to leave the house. i start the day already so tired from the fibromyalgia that houlsehold chores are all i can muster sometimes. i'm trying not to concentrate too much on numbers and results, just doing what i know is good for me. i'm trying to just make it a natural part of my lifestyle and routine and trusting that things will improve over time.
good luck and keep us all posted on your progress!
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