Exercise!

Exercise; Have you heard this word recently? I know I have heard it over a dozen times this year. I’m beginning to think exercise helps you with everything. I’ve tried it several times and have failed each time. I’m not making the grade to pass. Thank goodness, I didn’t do that in math and English.
I do realize; however, that I do need to exercise. It would make me feel so much better, however, I don’t know where to start. I usually try something and it only lasts about 2-4 weeks. I’ve tried it at home and the gym. Oh, yes; I’m paying for a membership that I don’t use.
I’ve tried walking, indoors, outdoors and even on a treadmill, and I can say I just really don’t care too much for it. Yoga is too slow and not quite for me. Jazzercise is just too darn fast that I can’t keep up. Water exercise; well let’s just say that isn’t for me either. I think I will google the words ”Exercise Alternatives”. Maybe there is some alternative to exercising. Wow! I’m not the only one that has this problem. There are all kinds of suggestions. 100 fun exercises to add to your gym membership….Dance…tried it! Don’t forget those old exercise video’s that are collecting dust. Now you can get them on-line and down load to your iPod. You’re kidding me? Kettle bells, medicine balls and even sand bags; I think I need to go back to school to learn all this. Not! That would be too much brain exercise.
There are some alternatives to exercise that make me think. You can count house cleaning as exercise. Not me; hate it! Coaching is considered exercise. I think that is because it gets your heart rate going. I did that for over 15 years; burn out! Move on; what else.
Here are some good ones: Home gym. Keep a set of dumbbells in a kitchen cabinet or food pantry, and do a few bicep curls and shoulder presses while dinner is cooking. Use a stability ball as a desk chair to work your abs while you’re paying bills. Keep a yoga mat under your bed, and pull it out for some downward dogs in the morning or before going to bed at night. I’d probably cook the dumbbells; I’d forget to pay the bills and I do the downward dog already every day. It helps me move in the morning. Wow! Score one for me.
Date nights in sneakers. If your date nights typically involve a dinner and a movie, ask your partner to join you on a long walk, or go bowling or dancing. I can see me ask Tony to go walking, etc.
Get a dog. A Canadian study showed that dog owners spend about 300 minutes or five hours a week doing Fido-related physical activities. By taking pooch out to do his business, playing tug of war, and going to the dog park, you will burn lots of calories. I have two dogs and their lazy ones that lay around all day under my feet. Plus, I live in the country and just let them out the door.
There are a few more listed, but my fingers are getting tired from all this typing. Finger Exercise! Score! I have gotten a lot of exercise writing this blog. I’ve seen the word “exercise” over 100 times; I’ve gotten out of my seat at least 5 times to stretch and my brain is tired from all this writing. Wow! I did about 45 minutes of exercise. I’m tired and need to go rest.

Stuff, things or treasures

I have stuff; I have things and I have lots of treasures. Today, I walked slowly through my house and garden to see how much stuff I had collected over the past 12 months. I started out taking pictures of the wonderful treasures I had either received from friends or purchased at a yard sale or peddler mall. Then I said to myself “STOP”. I said it out loud again “STOP”. If I had a roll of film to change, it would have been changed several times. I had small stuff, like a figurine that I used to add to a floral arrangement. A small organizer with several drawers in it for different nails and screws has come in very useful. I had medium items like some larger flower pots to put out in the garden. A couple of medium size shelves to put paint and fabric on have helped organize the basement. The larger items include book shelves, chairs and tables. To most people, that probably sounds like a lot of things and stuff, but to me they are treasures. I purchased a gaming table in hopes that one day my son will challenge me in a game of checkers. I might even let him win. I purchased a couple of shelves that display, not only our favorite books, but some old pictures and memorabilia items. I have several beautiful bird houses that either the birds or I get to enjoy.  Some parkinson medication side effects is addiction to ether sex, shopping or gambling. I can say that my addiction to shopping is helping me gain more treasures. What about you; do you have stuff, things or treasures?

My Life with Parkinson's disease: Medication, Medication, Medication

My Life with Parkinson's disease: Medication, Medication, Medication: Why is it so hard to remember to take your medication when you know it is going to make you feel better? I am constantly forgetting to tak...

Medication, Medication, Medication

Why is it so hard to remember to take your medication when you know it is going to make you feel better?

I am constantly forgetting to take my meds.  When I forget to take some, it is hard for me to walk.....so WHY do I forget? 

My mother-in-law is contantly reminding me when she is here.  I have tried setting my phone alarm, but I hit the button when it rings and then I forget if I don't move fast.  How crazy is that?

I have to take the same amount at the same time every day, so you would think by now I would be in the habit of doing it.  NOT!

Oh well, maybe tomorrow I'll do it better.

Life goes on

Wow, it took me forever to figure out how to get into this to write a new blog.  I guess I need to make time to write out the directions.  I am happy I am still laughing out this situation.  Oh well, life goes on..............

It is so strange that with PD you never know from moment to moment on how you are going to feel.  Today, I went over to plant some flowers and veggies with my Great Nephew, Barrett.  We did get it accomplished, however, I had to ask my sister,  Barbara, for help.  My hands didn't want to cooperate putting together the little greenhouse.  I did my best, but didn't get frustrated.  I guess I have realized that some times I need help. 

I had another fall.  This time, I was sleeping on the couch and all of a sudden my body took a leap and I fell on the coffee table and broke it.  I hurt for a few days and have a bruised arm.  I guess I need a bed rail for the couch too.  LOL!!!

I am still looking for my purpose in life.  I have been taking it easy and doing my exercises at home and doing my best cleaning the house.  I get a little done each day.  I only leave my house to go visit the boys and from time to time run to the store with Tony.    Oh well, life goes on...........

Chaos, Crisis & Life

I'm not trying to rush my life, but I can't wait for the month of August to be gone.  There has been so much chaos in my life this month.  My husband started having double vision earlier in the month.  He has to wear a patch over one eye so he can continue working and continue with life.  He has been through testing and still to this day we are unsure why the double vision or when and/if it will go away. 

Over the past 5-6 day, both of us have had a viral infection, which has kept us in bed for days.   I'm starting to get stir crazy from being in doors so much.  Since we got ill, I have been neglecting my parkinson's meds on a regular basis.  It has been hard to keep up with the family, laundry, dishes (even though not cooking this week), and being ill and taking care of myself and Tony.  I have been sleeping a lot and a little out of connection with life in general.  Hopefully, I will get back to life soon.

I hope when others have to go through this type of chaos and crisis that they can just keep faith and realize their illness will pass.

I've been having problems with my memory.  I have been forgetting id's and passwords and how to get in and out of computer programs.  My dementia is really kicking in.  Today, it took me a while, but I got in here.  Therefore, I'm going to tell you what has been going on in my life. 

A couple of my face book friends that have Parkinson's are really having some problems.  They are both really young in age and I hate to hear the pain they are in because of this disease.  Please keep them in your prayers.

I went to my new Neurologist the other day.  She is great.  Told me to continue with my meds and come back in 4-6 months.  We are still working on some lab work to find out about my feet and hands, plus try to figure out why the M-Spike.  I will update you on that again later.

My new companion Ellie Mae is doing well.  She is now 7 months old.  She loves to jump and chew.  We work on correcting this everyday.  I am now taking her out side from the basement where her room is.  I was afraid she was going to knock me down the steps.  So now I'm taking the safe route.

We got the swimming pool.  I can now do my exercises at home.   My body is still aching since I started the water exercise because I am using muscles that I didn't before.  Everyday I can't wait to get in it for more exercise.  It is really helping me.

Thanks for listening.  Got to rest.