Keeping fitness momentum in hard times… - Page 3

amoodygirl · 04-13-22, 05:48 AM

Oh Alison, life can be so, so hard. Stay strong and make sure to take care of yourself during these stressful times. Please keep us posted.

Demeris · 04-13-22, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by alisoncooks

Thank you. Your second paragraph is something I was wondering about. This morning’s weights were Joni O’d because I just couldn’t find the energy. I did some Pilates-style floor work and that was great.

Re: faith. Yes! DH is actually an ordained minister, though he works with college students on a campus (not a church). I’ve been surrounding myself with praying friends and family, comforting scripture, etc. I can’t imagine how I’d be functioning without! I’m alternating with rowing (yesterday I did an easy 6k meters while while watching comfort tv)

I will be praying with all of you, too.

lreidgreen · 04-13-22, 07:46 AM

Alison, you are getting very good advice here and I concur that you should listen to your body (and mind) to decide what in the way of exercise to do.
Exercise is a stress reliever for me and I suspect it is for you to a certain extent but do what feels right and do other things to deal with stress (meditation, prayer, getting support from family and friends, binge watching TV-whatever helps)

I am so sorry about everything you are going through. Sending hugs and support.

Vintage VFer · 04-13-22, 11:32 AM

Alison - Big hugs and prayers for your family!

During rough times, I don't try to work out harder. I do try to be consistent. I'll do something every day, even if it is only a few minutes of qi gong or a stretch or foam rolling. Maybe try more mindful workouts as opposed to super tough ones. Jessica Smith has some good fusion types of workouts that get the body moving without stressing it.

Meditation can be helpful. Even if it is only 5 minutes here and there. Old thread alert:

Let's start a list of FREE meditation/guided imagery downloads!

I'm a stress non-eater, so I have to make sure to eat to keep up my body.

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04-13-22, 05:48 AM
amoodygirl Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY	Oh Alison, life can be so, so hard. Stay strong and make sure to take care of yourself during these stressful times. Please keep us posted. __________________ "When ignorance screams, intelligence moves on.” ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Never have I been a blue calm sea I have always been a storm Fleetwood Mac (Stevie Nicks) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Diane

04-13-22, 07:46 AM
lreidgreen VF Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Jersey	Alison, you are getting very good advice here and I concur that you should listen to your body (and mind) to decide what in the way of exercise to do. Exercise is a stress reliever for me and I suspect it is for you to a certain extent but do what feels right and do other things to deal with stress (meditation, prayer, getting support from family and friends, binge watching TV-whatever helps) I am so sorry about everything you are going through. Sending hugs and support.

04-13-22, 11:32 AM
Vintage VFer VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	Alison - Big hugs and prayers for your family! During rough times, I don't try to work out harder. I do try to be consistent. I'll do something every day, even if it is only a few minutes of qi gong or a stretch or foam rolling. Maybe try more mindful workouts as opposed to super tough ones. Jessica Smith has some good fusion types of workouts that get the body moving without stressing it. Meditation can be helpful. Even if it is only 5 minutes here and there. Old thread alert: Let's start a list of FREE meditation/guided imagery downloads! I'm a stress non-eater, so I have to make sure to eat to keep up my body. __________________ Goal:250 / Done:91 POSTURE CHECK!