Ok my turn to come forward

Hey Honey.....

Glad to hear from you.  I knew you were busy, but dang!!!!!!

Ok...let's start with the Vit D issue.  After years of perfect labs, my Vit D came back low as well.  They really don't have much of a clue as to why all of a sudden, other than the fact they are seeing it more and more with us.  My theory is that they weren't checking for it until studies showed an issue and now they are checking everyone eveytime.  That's my opinion.

So...I get to take 2 - 1000mg of Vit D a day on top of the 1500mg of calcium (and whatever Vit D is in those).

So...you bought a treadmill???  That's GREAT!  The key to getting the weight off is going to be consistency....PERIOD.  Start off with 20 minutes a day at about 2.5 speed and 0% incline.  When I workout on my treadmill, I have both music and the TV going, so if possible, put on your favorite tv show, lace up your tennies and go for it.

But, go about this speed for about 2 weeks (10 walks) and then increase the speed to 2.7.  After about 10 walks, increase your time to 25 or 30 minutes.  After about 10 walks, increase your incline to .5%.  Once you are comfortable with the .5% incline, every 10 walks increase either your speed or your time to max at 45 - 60 minutes in time and your desired speed.

Also, as you progress, you can use the treadmill's pre-programmed workouts.  They can be tough, so they would be something you would work towards....a goal.

Just make sure to listen to YOUR body.  It will tell you when you have done too much.  And with your condition, definately take it easy, but make it challenging.

After your walk, make sure you stretch.  It's important that you stretch your muscles while your body is warm, and make sure you get in your fluids.

As you progress, you will want to add weights to your arsenal.  Weight training will build the muscle needed to continue the "burn", even when sitting. 

I recommend that you get a calendar, place it next to your treadmill.  Everytime you work out, write down the workout on your calendar square.  It's a GREAT motivator and helps you monitor your progress.  Also reminds you to work out, when to change your intensity, etc.  A new calendar is on my Christmas list for my workout board.  Plus, I asked for a workout log book that I could take to the gym, as I have some definate goals for 2009.

Good luck and have a GREAT holiday!!!!

 

 

 

Sorry to hear of it Melinda. Congrats on the strides and great accomplishments you have made. I am proud of you! I have had to take the scripted vit D before. I started the over the counter ones a few months ago since this year has been limited sunlight for me and fall/winter is worse. Ths hot sun reacted to my meds over the summer. I hope they will help you get it in check. My rheumatologist put me on it. It can make aches and pains worse as well from what he told me.
Best wishes with thr treadmill. With all your determination you can do it! Glad Jill can give you pointers.
Pray you and Gene will get health issues in check.
hugs,
Shannon