Determination,adversity, discipline pays off

Scarlett81 · Apr 17, 2008

Well I'd say I agree with 99% of what u say normally, (but sometimes just not so much 'how' u say it...)
however, this was so well put, and very inspiring. I don't post often and to be honest I rarely read posts this long. But this was so inspiring and real and honest I had to keep reading.
As my baby sitter was pulling in the driveway so I could go to the gym for my workout, I came upon this thread. I read it through and honestly SD, thinking of your words helped me get through that last lap or 2 of running.
Exercise and training is something I have been devoting more of myself to lately, making it a goal to workout at least 3x a week, and really push myself. Like I said, I now have a sitter to come 3 days a week so I can focus on my exercise time. I consider this an investment in my/our future.

I'm sure inspiration and motivation come from all different areas for diff people, but for me its partly due to my daughter, in wanting to be here longer and to be more active and fit with her. Literally, as I am feeling the burn in my legs and chest, each turn I make on the track, I picture her face...the first turn, I picture her first day at school, the 2nd-her first boy crush, the 3rd turn-her whining about her first period, the 4th-her first job and so on. Each lap in my mind is getting closer to being here as long as possible.
Not sure if that makes sense. Not wanting to hijack. Just wanted u to know that this really moved me, and share some of what pushes me.
I think cfers in general need to be more vocal about fitness-it so important and it gets overlooked alot. I wish it got more attention, not just by docs but by this forum as well.

Scarlett81 · Apr 17, 2008

Well I'd say I agree with 99% of what u say normally, (but sometimes just not so much 'how' u say it...)
however, this was so well put, and very inspiring. I don't post often and to be honest I rarely read posts this long. But this was so inspiring and real and honest I had to keep reading.
As my baby sitter was pulling in the driveway so I could go to the gym for my workout, I came upon this thread. I read it through and honestly SD, thinking of your words helped me get through that last lap or 2 of running.
Exercise and training is something I have been devoting more of myself to lately, making it a goal to workout at least 3x a week, and really push myself. Like I said, I now have a sitter to come 3 days a week so I can focus on my exercise time. I consider this an investment in my/our future.

I'm sure inspiration and motivation come from all different areas for diff people, but for me its partly due to my daughter, in wanting to be here longer and to be more active and fit with her. Literally, as I am feeling the burn in my legs and chest, each turn I make on the track, I picture her face...the first turn, I picture her first day at school, the 2nd-her first boy crush, the 3rd turn-her whining about her first period, the 4th-her first job and so on. Each lap in my mind is getting closer to being here as long as possible.
Not sure if that makes sense. Not wanting to hijack. Just wanted u to know that this really moved me, and share some of what pushes me.
I think cfers in general need to be more vocal about fitness-it so important and it gets overlooked alot. I wish it got more attention, not just by docs but by this forum as well.

Scarlett81 · Apr 17, 2008

Well I'd say I agree with 99% of what u say normally, (but sometimes just not so much 'how' u say it...)
however, this was so well put, and very inspiring. I don't post often and to be honest I rarely read posts this long. But this was so inspiring and real and honest I had to keep reading.
As my baby sitter was pulling in the driveway so I could go to the gym for my workout, I came upon this thread. I read it through and honestly SD, thinking of your words helped me get through that last lap or 2 of running.
Exercise and training is something I have been devoting more of myself to lately, making it a goal to workout at least 3x a week, and really push myself. Like I said, I now have a sitter to come 3 days a week so I can focus on my exercise time. I consider this an investment in my/our future.

I'm sure inspiration and motivation come from all different areas for diff people, but for me its partly due to my daughter, in wanting to be here longer and to be more active and fit with her. Literally, as I am feeling the burn in my legs and chest, each turn I make on the track, I picture her face...the first turn, I picture her first day at school, the 2nd-her first boy crush, the 3rd turn-her whining about her first period, the 4th-her first job and so on. Each lap in my mind is getting closer to being here as long as possible.
Not sure if that makes sense. Not wanting to hijack. Just wanted u to know that this really moved me, and share some of what pushes me.
I think cfers in general need to be more vocal about fitness-it so important and it gets overlooked alot. I wish it got more attention, not just by docs but by this forum as well.

Scarlett81 · Apr 17, 2008

Well I'd say I agree with 99% of what u say normally, (but sometimes just not so much 'how' u say it...)
however, this was so well put, and very inspiring. I don't post often and to be honest I rarely read posts this long. But this was so inspiring and real and honest I had to keep reading.
As my baby sitter was pulling in the driveway so I could go to the gym for my workout, I came upon this thread. I read it through and honestly SD, thinking of your words helped me get through that last lap or 2 of running.
Exercise and training is something I have been devoting more of myself to lately, making it a goal to workout at least 3x a week, and really push myself. Like I said, I now have a sitter to come 3 days a week so I can focus on my exercise time. I consider this an investment in my/our future.

I'm sure inspiration and motivation come from all different areas for diff people, but for me its partly due to my daughter, in wanting to be here longer and to be more active and fit with her. Literally, as I am feeling the burn in my legs and chest, each turn I make on the track, I picture her face...the first turn, I picture her first day at school, the 2nd-her first boy crush, the 3rd turn-her whining about her first period, the 4th-her first job and so on. Each lap in my mind is getting closer to being here as long as possible.
Not sure if that makes sense. Not wanting to hijack. Just wanted u to know that this really moved me, and share some of what pushes me.
I think cfers in general need to be more vocal about fitness-it so important and it gets overlooked alot. I wish it got more attention, not just by docs but by this forum as well.

Scarlett81 · Apr 17, 2008

Well I'd say I agree with 99% of what u say normally, (but sometimes just not so much 'how' u say it...)
 however, this was so well put, and very inspiring. I don't post often and to be honest I rarely read posts this long. But this was so inspiring and real and honest I had to keep reading.
 As my baby sitter was pulling in the driveway so I could go to the gym for my workout, I came upon this thread. I read it through and honestly SD, thinking of your words helped me get through that last lap or 2 of running.
 Exercise and training is something I have been devoting more of myself to lately, making it a goal to workout at least 3x a week, and really push myself. Like I said, I now have a sitter to come 3 days a week so I can focus on my exercise time. I consider this an investment in my/our future.
 
 I'm sure inspiration and motivation come from all different areas for diff people, but for me its partly due to my daughter, in wanting to be here longer and to be more active and fit with her. Literally, as I am feeling the burn in my legs and chest, each turn I make on the track, I picture her face...the first turn, I picture her first day at school, the 2nd-her first boy crush, the 3rd turn-her whining about her first period, the 4th-her first job and so on. Each lap in my mind is getting closer to being here as long as possible.
 Not sure if that makes sense. Not wanting to hijack. Just wanted u to know that this really moved me, and share some of what pushes me.
 I think cfers in general need to be more vocal about fitness-it so important and it gets overlooked alot. I wish it got more attention, not just by docs but by this forum as well.

Faust · Apr 17, 2008

Scarlett and Jamie and others: Your reactions for self improvement, and not quitting whatever routines you currently do was the purpose of me posting this thread. I used to work out in spurts, then after a while lose interest, and in turn lose my health. I finally said never again, and every mon, wed, and fri I get my ass up and go my routine, and I have way benefited from it.

As Scarlett said, exercise/weight training is so often neglected by CF patients, and not pushed as heavily by the CF community. Depression is very prevalent with our disease. Moderate exercise daily or several times a week has been shown to be just as effective against depression or more so than medication. Lifting weights also serves as a catalyst for our anger/frustration with this disease. I have never felt depressed when lifting weights. I get all that blood pumping in me, I feel so alive.

I also spoke with a nutritionist a while back about weight training and exercise in general. Apparently the body configures it's venal structure over time when exposed to exercise/weight training. Which isn't a bad thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Just remember guys...Be physically active in any way that your condition allows for. You would be surprised what you are able to do if you test yourself. Stick with it, and above all else, don't quit once you start!

Faust · Apr 17, 2008

Scarlett and Jamie and others: Your reactions for self improvement, and not quitting whatever routines you currently do was the purpose of me posting this thread. I used to work out in spurts, then after a while lose interest, and in turn lose my health. I finally said never again, and every mon, wed, and fri I get my ass up and go my routine, and I have way benefited from it.

As Scarlett said, exercise/weight training is so often neglected by CF patients, and not pushed as heavily by the CF community. Depression is very prevalent with our disease. Moderate exercise daily or several times a week has been shown to be just as effective against depression or more so than medication. Lifting weights also serves as a catalyst for our anger/frustration with this disease. I have never felt depressed when lifting weights. I get all that blood pumping in me, I feel so alive.

I also spoke with a nutritionist a while back about weight training and exercise in general. Apparently the body configures it's venal structure over time when exposed to exercise/weight training. Which isn't a bad thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Just remember guys...Be physically active in any way that your condition allows for. You would be surprised what you are able to do if you test yourself. Stick with it, and above all else, don't quit once you start!

Faust · Apr 17, 2008

Scarlett and Jamie and others: Your reactions for self improvement, and not quitting whatever routines you currently do was the purpose of me posting this thread. I used to work out in spurts, then after a while lose interest, and in turn lose my health. I finally said never again, and every mon, wed, and fri I get my ass up and go my routine, and I have way benefited from it.

As Scarlett said, exercise/weight training is so often neglected by CF patients, and not pushed as heavily by the CF community. Depression is very prevalent with our disease. Moderate exercise daily or several times a week has been shown to be just as effective against depression or more so than medication. Lifting weights also serves as a catalyst for our anger/frustration with this disease. I have never felt depressed when lifting weights. I get all that blood pumping in me, I feel so alive.

I also spoke with a nutritionist a while back about weight training and exercise in general. Apparently the body configures it's venal structure over time when exposed to exercise/weight training. Which isn't a bad thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Just remember guys...Be physically active in any way that your condition allows for. You would be surprised what you are able to do if you test yourself. Stick with it, and above all else, don't quit once you start!

Faust · Apr 17, 2008

Scarlett and Jamie and others: Your reactions for self improvement, and not quitting whatever routines you currently do was the purpose of me posting this thread. I used to work out in spurts, then after a while lose interest, and in turn lose my health. I finally said never again, and every mon, wed, and fri I get my ass up and go my routine, and I have way benefited from it.

As Scarlett said, exercise/weight training is so often neglected by CF patients, and not pushed as heavily by the CF community. Depression is very prevalent with our disease. Moderate exercise daily or several times a week has been shown to be just as effective against depression or more so than medication. Lifting weights also serves as a catalyst for our anger/frustration with this disease. I have never felt depressed when lifting weights. I get all that blood pumping in me, I feel so alive.

I also spoke with a nutritionist a while back about weight training and exercise in general. Apparently the body configures it's venal structure over time when exposed to exercise/weight training. Which isn't a bad thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Just remember guys...Be physically active in any way that your condition allows for. You would be surprised what you are able to do if you test yourself. Stick with it, and above all else, don't quit once you start!

Faust · Apr 17, 2008

Scarlett and Jamie and others: Your reactions for self improvement, and not quitting whatever routines you currently do was the purpose of me posting this thread. I used to work out in spurts, then after a while lose interest, and in turn lose my health. I finally said never again, and every mon, wed, and fri I get my ass up and go my routine, and I have way benefited from it.
 
 As Scarlett said, exercise/weight training is so often neglected by CF patients, and not pushed as heavily by the CF community. Depression is very prevalent with our disease. Moderate exercise daily or several times a week has been shown to be just as effective against depression or more so than medication. Lifting weights also serves as a catalyst for our anger/frustration with this disease. I have never felt depressed when lifting weights. I get all that blood pumping in me, I feel so alive.
 
 I also spoke with a nutritionist a while back about weight training and exercise in general. Apparently the body configures it's venal structure over time when exposed to exercise/weight training. Which isn't a bad thing <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
 Just remember guys...Be physically active in any way that your condition allows for. You would be surprised what you are able to do if you test yourself. Stick with it, and above all else, don't quit once you start!

Playswithpixels · Apr 17, 2008

I am happy to see that others are exercising. I thought I might write down my routine, some of you mentioned that you wanted to know where to begin. As SD probably knows, you don't want to work the same muscles one day after another. Let them rest for 48hrs, and yes you will be sore although the second day after a workout is usually more sore then the first. Also work large muscles first, then small. For example: Say you are doing Biceps, triceps, and chest, you'd want to do the flyes and bench pressing first, then work the biceps, triceps...ETC The reason is that to do the benching and flyes you use the small muscles to help the big ones, so if you tire the small ones out first and then try to bench, you'll not do as much as you really can. I hope that made sense.

I work upper body one day and lower the next, when my schedule only allows two days a week to work out. I always start out on the treadmill. For cardio and to warm up the muscles. I do 20 minutes, at 3mph and increase the incline from 2% to 4% as I go. That gives me a mile on the ol' treadmill, and then I go into the bathroom and cough (better not to do this in the open, might freak people out) Then I do my weights. From reading and talking to trainers I've learned that to really work a muscle you need to do at least 3 exercises that train that specific muscle, and do at least 2 to 3 sets of between 8-12 reps. When you can no longer lift or pull a weight, you've worked that muscle good

I keep a notebook with me at all times in the gym, and write down what exercise I did, the weight, sets and reps. I also jot down if my breathing was good or bad, and what the weather was. This helps me to track my progress and makes it easier to choose my weight. Instead of guessing, I know how much I did last time. Also, I see alot of guys "speed lifting", this will not build muscle faster, it can actually hurt the joints and strain muscles. Go at a controled pace and breath in while lifting, and exhale while lowering the weight. Breathing is VERY important. Don't hold your breath, you'll only get tired faster and might even get dizzy.

For you beginners, don't be embarrased to use smaller weights. You don't want to hurt yourself and you'll only get discouraged if you can't do much because your using too heavy of a weight. A great book that I have and still use for reference when I want to change up my routine is "Weight training for dummys" Okay stop laughing

This is a great book with photos of each exercise and it is funny to read. Don't forget to have fun, exercising is hard work but fun if you let it be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Andrea 32 w/CF FEV 33%

Playswithpixels · Apr 17, 2008

I am happy to see that others are exercising. I thought I might write down my routine, some of you mentioned that you wanted to know where to begin. As SD probably knows, you don't want to work the same muscles one day after another. Let them rest for 48hrs, and yes you will be sore although the second day after a workout is usually more sore then the first. Also work large muscles first, then small. For example: Say you are doing Biceps, triceps, and chest, you'd want to do the flyes and bench pressing first, then work the biceps, triceps...ETC The reason is that to do the benching and flyes you use the small muscles to help the big ones, so if you tire the small ones out first and then try to bench, you'll not do as much as you really can. I hope that made sense.

I work upper body one day and lower the next, when my schedule only allows two days a week to work out. I always start out on the treadmill. For cardio and to warm up the muscles. I do 20 minutes, at 3mph and increase the incline from 2% to 4% as I go. That gives me a mile on the ol' treadmill, and then I go into the bathroom and cough (better not to do this in the open, might freak people out) Then I do my weights. From reading and talking to trainers I've learned that to really work a muscle you need to do at least 3 exercises that train that specific muscle, and do at least 2 to 3 sets of between 8-12 reps. When you can no longer lift or pull a weight, you've worked that muscle good

I keep a notebook with me at all times in the gym, and write down what exercise I did, the weight, sets and reps. I also jot down if my breathing was good or bad, and what the weather was. This helps me to track my progress and makes it easier to choose my weight. Instead of guessing, I know how much I did last time. Also, I see alot of guys "speed lifting", this will not build muscle faster, it can actually hurt the joints and strain muscles. Go at a controled pace and breath in while lifting, and exhale while lowering the weight. Breathing is VERY important. Don't hold your breath, you'll only get tired faster and might even get dizzy.

For you beginners, don't be embarrased to use smaller weights. You don't want to hurt yourself and you'll only get discouraged if you can't do much because your using too heavy of a weight. A great book that I have and still use for reference when I want to change up my routine is "Weight training for dummys" Okay stop laughing

This is a great book with photos of each exercise and it is funny to read. Don't forget to have fun, exercising is hard work but fun if you let it be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Andrea 32 w/CF FEV 33%

Playswithpixels · Apr 17, 2008

I am happy to see that others are exercising. I thought I might write down my routine, some of you mentioned that you wanted to know where to begin. As SD probably knows, you don't want to work the same muscles one day after another. Let them rest for 48hrs, and yes you will be sore although the second day after a workout is usually more sore then the first. Also work large muscles first, then small. For example: Say you are doing Biceps, triceps, and chest, you'd want to do the flyes and bench pressing first, then work the biceps, triceps...ETC The reason is that to do the benching and flyes you use the small muscles to help the big ones, so if you tire the small ones out first and then try to bench, you'll not do as much as you really can. I hope that made sense.

I work upper body one day and lower the next, when my schedule only allows two days a week to work out. I always start out on the treadmill. For cardio and to warm up the muscles. I do 20 minutes, at 3mph and increase the incline from 2% to 4% as I go. That gives me a mile on the ol' treadmill, and then I go into the bathroom and cough (better not to do this in the open, might freak people out) Then I do my weights. From reading and talking to trainers I've learned that to really work a muscle you need to do at least 3 exercises that train that specific muscle, and do at least 2 to 3 sets of between 8-12 reps. When you can no longer lift or pull a weight, you've worked that muscle good

I keep a notebook with me at all times in the gym, and write down what exercise I did, the weight, sets and reps. I also jot down if my breathing was good or bad, and what the weather was. This helps me to track my progress and makes it easier to choose my weight. Instead of guessing, I know how much I did last time. Also, I see alot of guys "speed lifting", this will not build muscle faster, it can actually hurt the joints and strain muscles. Go at a controled pace and breath in while lifting, and exhale while lowering the weight. Breathing is VERY important. Don't hold your breath, you'll only get tired faster and might even get dizzy.

For you beginners, don't be embarrased to use smaller weights. You don't want to hurt yourself and you'll only get discouraged if you can't do much because your using too heavy of a weight. A great book that I have and still use for reference when I want to change up my routine is "Weight training for dummys" Okay stop laughing

This is a great book with photos of each exercise and it is funny to read. Don't forget to have fun, exercising is hard work but fun if you let it be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Andrea 32 w/CF FEV 33%

Playswithpixels · Apr 17, 2008

I am happy to see that others are exercising. I thought I might write down my routine, some of you mentioned that you wanted to know where to begin. As SD probably knows, you don't want to work the same muscles one day after another. Let them rest for 48hrs, and yes you will be sore although the second day after a workout is usually more sore then the first. Also work large muscles first, then small. For example: Say you are doing Biceps, triceps, and chest, you'd want to do the flyes and bench pressing first, then work the biceps, triceps...ETC The reason is that to do the benching and flyes you use the small muscles to help the big ones, so if you tire the small ones out first and then try to bench, you'll not do as much as you really can. I hope that made sense.

I work upper body one day and lower the next, when my schedule only allows two days a week to work out. I always start out on the treadmill. For cardio and to warm up the muscles. I do 20 minutes, at 3mph and increase the incline from 2% to 4% as I go. That gives me a mile on the ol' treadmill, and then I go into the bathroom and cough (better not to do this in the open, might freak people out) Then I do my weights. From reading and talking to trainers I've learned that to really work a muscle you need to do at least 3 exercises that train that specific muscle, and do at least 2 to 3 sets of between 8-12 reps. When you can no longer lift or pull a weight, you've worked that muscle good

I keep a notebook with me at all times in the gym, and write down what exercise I did, the weight, sets and reps. I also jot down if my breathing was good or bad, and what the weather was. This helps me to track my progress and makes it easier to choose my weight. Instead of guessing, I know how much I did last time. Also, I see alot of guys "speed lifting", this will not build muscle faster, it can actually hurt the joints and strain muscles. Go at a controled pace and breath in while lifting, and exhale while lowering the weight. Breathing is VERY important. Don't hold your breath, you'll only get tired faster and might even get dizzy.

For you beginners, don't be embarrased to use smaller weights. You don't want to hurt yourself and you'll only get discouraged if you can't do much because your using too heavy of a weight. A great book that I have and still use for reference when I want to change up my routine is "Weight training for dummys" Okay stop laughing

This is a great book with photos of each exercise and it is funny to read. Don't forget to have fun, exercising is hard work but fun if you let it be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">

Andrea 32 w/CF FEV 33%

Playswithpixels · Apr 17, 2008

I am happy to see that others are exercising. I thought I might write down my routine, some of you mentioned that you wanted to know where to begin. As SD probably knows, you don't want to work the same muscles one day after another. Let them rest for 48hrs, and yes you will be sore although the second day after a workout is usually more sore then the first. Also work large muscles first, then small. For example: Say you are doing Biceps, triceps, and chest, you'd want to do the flyes and bench pressing first, then work the biceps, triceps...ETC The reason is that to do the benching and flyes you use the small muscles to help the big ones, so if you tire the small ones out first and then try to bench, you'll not do as much as you really can. I hope that made sense.
 
 I work upper body one day and lower the next, when my schedule only allows two days a week to work out. I always start out on the treadmill. For cardio and to warm up the muscles. I do 20 minutes, at 3mph and increase the incline from 2% to 4% as I go. That gives me a mile on the ol' treadmill, and then I go into the bathroom and cough (better not to do this in the open, might freak people out) Then I do my weights. From reading and talking to trainers I've learned that to really work a muscle you need to do at least 3 exercises that train that specific muscle, and do at least 2 to 3 sets of between 8-12 reps. When you can no longer lift or pull a weight, you've worked that muscle good

I keep a notebook with me at all times in the gym, and write down what exercise I did, the weight, sets and reps. I also jot down if my breathing was good or bad, and what the weather was. This helps me to track my progress and makes it easier to choose my weight. Instead of guessing, I know how much I did last time. Also, I see alot of guys "speed lifting", this will not build muscle faster, it can actually hurt the joints and strain muscles. Go at a controled pace and breath in while lifting, and exhale while lowering the weight. Breathing is VERY important. Don't hold your breath, you'll only get tired faster and might even get dizzy.
 
 For you beginners, don't be embarrased to use smaller weights. You don't want to hurt yourself and you'll only get discouraged if you can't do much because your using too heavy of a weight. A great book that I have and still use for reference when I want to change up my routine is "Weight training for dummys" Okay stop laughing

This is a great book with photos of each exercise and it is funny to read. Don't forget to have fun, exercising is hard work but fun if you let it be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
 Andrea 32 w/CF FEV 33%

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