Exercise for the sake of exercise

[pink dahlia 2,513]

We are all happy to come up with ideas for you, but everything that gets suggested comes back with " can't", "don't", or "won't," so I'm not sure what else you want us to suggest. You may just have to build your own exercise program to accommodate your wants and very specific needs. Let us know if we can be helpful in any other way. Have a good day !

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

This has become my most entertaining new thread.

Why entertaining? I am frustrated, alone and fighting debilitating disease and trying to not let that stop me from exercising and maintaining my 160 lb weight loss.

We are all happy to come up with ideas for you, but everything that gets suggested comes back with " can't", "don't", or "won't," so I'm not sure what else you want us to suggest. You may just have to build your own exercise program to accommodate your wants and very specific needs. Let us know if we can be helpful in any other way. Have a good day !

EXACTLY why I am frustrated!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

1st off , congratulations on your big weight loss !!! Thats a huge accomplishment and you should be VERY proud of yourself !! I think they're s been alot of great suggestions, but since nothing works for you for one reason or another, you may have to ask yourself not "what CAN'T I do?" , but instead "what CAN I do ?" I know you're frustrated, but Im not sure what else to come up with. How about contacting the local hospital or Veterans Association and seeing what theys suggest for exercise options? You can't be the only person in your area that needs to exercise but has physical problems. Even volunteering at one of those places would give you an outlet for your "high energy" , ( a "workout " can be done in many different ways ) and be helpful to others , and still be accommodating of your disability. Win Win !! Good luck !!!

[gowalking 10,790]

My second husband was a CO at a medium security facility in Orange County NY. I have a pretty good idea of what you are facing. We drove up near the Canadian border once and we were near one of the upstate prisons and he told me that if we lived up in that area, we could live like royalty on his salary. I told him over my dead body. Bars, barns, and rusting cars in the front yards was all I saw. Oh and trees, trees, and more trees.

My suggestion for you is to move closer to civilization. I belong to the Y and that's really what you need. Good luck and let us know if you find a solution to your problem.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

My second husband was a CO at a medium security facility in Orange County NY. I have a pretty good idea of what you are facing. We drove up near the Canadian border once and we were near one of the upstate prisons and he told me that if we lived up in that area, we could live like royalty on his salary. I told him over my dead body. Bars, barns, and rusting cars in the front yards was all I saw. Oh and trees, trees, and more trees.

My suggestion for you is to move closer to civilization. I belong to the Y and that's really what you need. Good luck and let us know if you find a solution to your problem.

I am waiting for an apartment to open, that will be closer to civilization. I'm sure that will make a huge difference! I love nature and being outside, but the isolation is killing me, lol!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

1st off , congratulations on your big weight loss !!! Thats a huge accomplishment and you should be VERY proud of yourself !! I think they're s been alot of great suggestions, but since nothing works for you for one reason or another, you may have to ask yourself not "what CAN'T I do?" , but instead "what CAN I do ?" I know you're frustrated, but Im not sure what else to come up with. How about contacting the local hospital or Veterans Association and seeing what theys suggest for exercise options? You can't be the only person in your area that needs to exercise but has physical problems. Even volunteering at one of those places would give you an outlet for your "high energy" , ( a "workout " can be done in many different ways ) and be helpful to others , and still be accommodating of your disability. Win Win !! Good luck !!!

Thank you! I am looking for things I CAN do, but I guess only people with the same issues and being in a VERY poor, isolated area would understand and be able to come up with ideas. I just want to be able to be on the move, on my feet, while doing something productive in between workouts. I sometimes just pace around in order to not have to sit down, sitting down makes me feel lazy.

I have been dealing with the medical issues for 8-20 years, diagnosed 7 years ago, and have not let that get in my way. None of the pain meds worked, so I am ALWAYS in some degree of pain, somewhere, yet no one would know, as I push through it to continue to fight to stay at my goal weight, which I've mainatained for 3 1/2 years, and always have a smile.

I'm saying this, because some of the responses, not necessarily from you, sound like I am making excuses. I am NOT that type of person, these are REAL issues.

Edited July 9, 2015 by TheRealMeIsHere!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Buy DVDs.

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option!

you'll have to investigate that on your own. I have found what works for me through trial and error. The best advice I would give is to save your receipts. If something doesn't live up to its promise, then return. I am on disability so I have to make every penny count.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Buy DVDs.

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option!

you'll have to investigate that on your own. I have found what works for me through trial and error. The best advice I would give is to save your receipts. If something doesn't live up to its promise, then return. I am on disability so I have to make every penny count.

How are you able to return DVD's once opened? If I buy one, open it to find it's not for me, it cannot be returned. I am also on disability and can't be buying DVD's to find out they are not for me, and be stuck with them.

Edited July 9, 2015 by TheRealMeIsHere!

[Chrystee 838]

You can buy Zumba on dvd

[The Candidate 3,215]

Also check out YouTube. They have tons of exercise videos and they're all free! My favorite word!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Buy DVDs.

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option!

you'll have to investigate that on your own. I have found what works for me through trial and error. The best advice I would give is to save your receipts. If something doesn't live up to its promise, then return. I am on disability so I have to make every penny count.

How are you able to return DVD's once opened? If I buy one, open it to find it's not for me, it cannot be returned. I am also on disability and can't be buying DVD's to find out they are not for me, and be stuck with them.

You buy an exercise DVD from a reputable place. If you are in an area where options are limited, use Amazon. Read the reviews, if it promises a vigorous workout and isn't you return it. I've done it.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I have looked into meetup.com, but it's not in my area. I have also tried to find hiking or walking groups as that would be right up my alley. I do not know many people in my area, so would love to join some kind of group or club and have been searching for years. The only way to meet people in this area are bars

What are intensity balls? I have to be careful, what I do, due to several progressive, painful disabilities.

@@pink dahlia I'm looking for things that are more physical, and burns calories, those things are mostly sedentary things.

If you love hiking check out the Sierra Club. They have regional and local chapters with lots of outdoor outings. They also have service projects that can be very active.

I've volunteered at food banks and thrift stores for missions projects in the past. There are definitely some physical tasks and elbow grease required.

You could also volunteer for community clean-ups, community gardening, etc.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

@@BLERDgirl I've bought some at Walmart and they do not accept returns of opened DVDs, will check Amazon though. That would be great, if I find someone that will accept returns, if it's not right for me! Thanks

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

If you have a roku or similar device or can stream online videos you might want to consider Gaima TV. They have some free videos and samples or you can subscribe to get access to all their videos. This might be a good way to try out some different exercise videos to see what you like. I haven't checked lately but they might have a free trial.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

If you have a roku or similar device or can stream online videos you might want to consider Gaima TV. They have some free videos and samples or you can subscribe to get access to all their videos. This might be a good way to try out some different exercise videos to see what you like. I haven't checked lately but they might have a free trial.

As I've explained, the only internet option I have is expensive and has a data cap, so videos online are not an option