Just in...Me...minus exercise :-(

Hi,

Today's my first day back on OH after some months.  During this time, my life has become all about fighting Lyme disease. 

I've been mostly too sick or in too much pain to get much exercise.  When, with pain meds, I manage a good walk, I'm on the couch the rest of the day!  It's hard. 

I've gained weight.  Mostly for no good reason...I've read that this often happens with Lyme.  Not sure what that's about.  Probably affects the metabolism as it affects nearly every other system in the body.  Of course, lack of exercise doesn't help.  And the last few months, my eating has gone all to hell, so that has added to the problem.  Bored eating.  That is, as I lose the ability to do so many things I love to do, I find myself snacking more.  :-(

I just started with a new specialist yesterday and she's really on the ball.  Along with new antibiotics, she's got me on a regular course of B12.  Wow - that's something you don't know you're missing until you get it back!  She also talked about making my system less hospitable to the Lyme by cutting out sugar, white starch, and dairy.  So, here I go...again!

With my eating, I am getting back to basics.  Very much so.  I started today and am doing well, pushing the protein and the water. 

I just read Tink's post in which she writes:

PROTEIN+WATER+EXERCISE = WEIGHTLOSS

I need help with the exercise portion.  I need some ideas.  I can't afford a gym/pool because we're both out of work and uninsured.  That's simply not do-able.  I want to do something.  I can't seem to do anything with any consistency because I hurt so much and feel so sick so much of the time.  Like I said, whenever I manage any exercise (which I try every time I do get a lower pain or higher energy day/hour), it does me in.

It seems almost pointless to do anything if it means I'll be up all night in agony or sacked out on the couch or bed, unable to lift my head.

It's frustrating as hell.

Anyhow...glad to be back...will be grateful for any encouragement on offer...

Lisa

Lisa,
   I'm sorry about the Lyme Disease and being out of work. I know its hard with today's economy.
Being that you are in Pa it is way too cold to walk outside. I'm in upstate NY and my fingers are hurting just going outside for a few minutes. You can always walk in a mall. Just put your headphones on and walk the inside perimeter. Or meet with a friend and catch up on each other lives while walking. You can look on-line for stretches and exercises not requiring weights or use canned foods as your weights. Dont hurt yourself  though go with the stretches until you can move better. Gage how you feel that day.

I will keep you in prayer.
{{HUGS}}

Oh, man.  Best wishes to you on that one.  What a whammy!

Lisa ,
Sorry I have been MIA .. I have had spinal fusion surgery and just now able to get back to the group.
I have Addisons disease. This makes my joints hurt , so I know what you are talking about.
I sometimes have to push through the back pain and just do it . I have learned how to do weight baring exercises with weights. This has helped me so much. I also walk . But here lately we have had so much snow it is impossible.

I would as suggested earlier .. get out to the mall . Walk as much as you can with out hurting yourself.
Exercise is so critical in our maintenance . And in our actual weight loss .
Sending you gentle hugs and love .
If you need to talk .. I am here .

Tink