Dec 12, 2008COPD Pulmonary Rehab to the point of feeling wonderful, it is possible
Why do I keep walking so much - continuing my 5+ years of pulmonary rehab -'maintenance' and beyond? Because it feels good to retrieve 'past' energy. Because, I feel wonderful, and last but not least, it is a game that has gradually become fun. I am functioning at a much better level and my quality of life is vastly improved.
Exercise keeps my muscles fit, which in turn helps maintain a better use of available oxygen. It aided in weight reduction, and, it helps prevent regaining it. If you have any extra pounds let alone 30, llosing & keeping weight off keeps the lungs from being crowded and unable to expand. Then of course, there is the fear factor: that if I do any less, I will be entering the downward spiral to lack of the improved lung functioning abilities that I now possess. I 'fear' becoming dependent upon others if I become unable to do for myself. Todays exercise so far, has been to wander around a store for half an hour which isn't enough, I need to do something using more exertion.roxlyngcd@comcast.nat
Jean lost 100 lbs and actually got off from using O2 except for exercise. Almost 2 years later she is maintaining her weight loss and continuing a great exercise routine.March 24, 2007 JEAN'sStory, She Lost 100 pounds AND rehab To great fitness challenging COPD...WOW!Jean Rommes,Iowahttp://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-HdGpCfwjdL7iXldypdt0ZrU-?cq=1&p=182
A thoughtful gem - Thanks to MYoung at COPD International for this
"LAW of the garbage truck".
---"One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!
The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.' He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a blessed, garbage-free day!"
http://www.tropicalglen.com/pick a category of music,, and continue computer work while listening to non stop favorites on this jukebox that I keep with a shortcut on my 'desktop'.
Dec 12, 2008COPD Pulmonary Rehab to the point of feeling wonderful, it is possible
Why do I keep walking so much - continuing my 5+ years of pulmonary rehab -'maintenance' and beyond? Because it feels good to retrieve 'past' energy. Because, I feel wonderful, and last but not least, it is a game that has gradually become fun. I am functioning at a much better level and my quality of life is vastly improved.
Exercise keeps my muscles fit, which in turn helps maintain a better use of available oxygen. It aided in weight reduction, and, it helps prevent regaining it. If you have any extra pounds let alone 30, llosing & keeping weight off keeps the lungs from being crowded and unable to expand. Then of course, there is the fear factor: that if I do any less, I will be entering the downward spiral to lack of the improved lung functioning abilities that I now possess. I 'fear' becoming dependent upon others if I become unable to do for myself. Todays exercise so far, has been to wander around a store for half an hour which isn't enough, I need to do something using more exertion.roxlyngcd@comcast.nat
Jean lost 100 lbs and actually got off from using O2 except for exercise. Almost 2 years later she is maintaining her weight loss and continuing a great exercise routine.March 24, 2007 JEAN'sStory, She Lost 100 pounds AND rehab To great fitness challenging COPD...WOW!Jean Rommes,Iowahttp://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-HdGpCfwjdL7iXldypdt0ZrU-?cq=1&p=182
A thoughtful gem - Thanks to MYoung at COPD International for this
"LAW of the garbage truck".
---"One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches!
The driver of the other car whipped his head around and started yelling at us. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean, he was really friendly.
So I asked, 'Why did you just do that? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!' This is when my taxi driver taught me what I now call, 'The Law of the Garbage Truck.' He explained that many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it and sometimes they'll dump it on you. Don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Don't take their garbage and spread it to other people at work, at home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that successful people do not let garbage trucks take over their day. Life's too short to wake up in the morning with regrets, so...Love the people who treat you right. Pray for the ones who don't. Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it! Have a blessed, garbage-free day!"
http://www.tropicalglen.com/pick a category of music,, and continue computer work while listening to non stop favorites on this jukebox that I keep with a shortcut on my 'desktop'.