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imported_Momto2

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Incomundrox, are you asking me? If so, two years ago during the fall/winter/part of spring, my lungs were the worst they've ever been. Did not have them tested at the time, but it was bad enough that walking up a flight of stairs was exhausting and would leave me breathless and panting. I couldnt sleep for more than 2 hours at a time without doing a nebbie. I decided to get my butt in gear and started walking on the treadmill (very slowly at first) and doing some weight training, and a few months later, I'd built up to some slow jogging. At that point my FEV was about 50% or a little bit lower. I used to puke or get really dizzy after every session or fall off the treadmill I was coughing so hard- it was really difficult for me. After a year of building up my speed and endurance, they went up to 55%. Another 3 months 58%, another 3 months, 65%. That is running at least 3-8 miles every single day, I only take 1-2 days off per month. I'm not going to break any speed records here, but I do the 5K in about 28 minutes and a 10K in under an hour. I added swimming and biking to my workouts and that has only improved everything. I feel so much better and today was running around with my husband and kids playing football and frisbee.....utterly fabulous. I dont know how long it will last, but I am going to enjoy it while it does!
 
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imported_Momto2

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Incomundrox, are you asking me? If so, two years ago during the fall/winter/part of spring, my lungs were the worst they've ever been. Did not have them tested at the time, but it was bad enough that walking up a flight of stairs was exhausting and would leave me breathless and panting. I couldnt sleep for more than 2 hours at a time without doing a nebbie. I decided to get my butt in gear and started walking on the treadmill (very slowly at first) and doing some weight training, and a few months later, I'd built up to some slow jogging. At that point my FEV was about 50% or a little bit lower. I used to puke or get really dizzy after every session or fall off the treadmill I was coughing so hard- it was really difficult for me. After a year of building up my speed and endurance, they went up to 55%. Another 3 months 58%, another 3 months, 65%. That is running at least 3-8 miles every single day, I only take 1-2 days off per month. I'm not going to break any speed records here, but I do the 5K in about 28 minutes and a 10K in under an hour. I added swimming and biking to my workouts and that has only improved everything. I feel so much better and today was running around with my husband and kids playing football and frisbee.....utterly fabulous. I dont know how long it will last, but I am going to enjoy it while it does!
 
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imported_Momto2

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Incomundrox, are you asking me? If so, two years ago during the fall/winter/part of spring, my lungs were the worst they've ever been. Did not have them tested at the time, but it was bad enough that walking up a flight of stairs was exhausting and would leave me breathless and panting. I couldnt sleep for more than 2 hours at a time without doing a nebbie. I decided to get my butt in gear and started walking on the treadmill (very slowly at first) and doing some weight training, and a few months later, I'd built up to some slow jogging. At that point my FEV was about 50% or a little bit lower. I used to puke or get really dizzy after every session or fall off the treadmill I was coughing so hard- it was really difficult for me. After a year of building up my speed and endurance, they went up to 55%. Another 3 months 58%, another 3 months, 65%. That is running at least 3-8 miles every single day, I only take 1-2 days off per month. I'm not going to break any speed records here, but I do the 5K in about 28 minutes and a 10K in under an hour. I added swimming and biking to my workouts and that has only improved everything. I feel so much better and today was running around with my husband and kids playing football and frisbee.....utterly fabulous. I dont know how long it will last, but I am going to enjoy it while it does!
 
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bookworm

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That is fabulous progress. You have worked really hard and it's great to see your PFT's going up. I am SO glad you are enjoying your feeling of well being having fun with your family.

I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to ask you for your advice on how to keep building up stamina and exercise tolerance without getting sick and/or becoming really fatigued. Do you switch between activities, have days that have less intensity,"and/or just read/know your body really well? Or does getting sick and or really fatigued just tell you that you need to adjust your medications/supplements to increase your exercise tolerance?

I'd love to be running 3-8 miles a day, but I keep getting really fatigued and/or having my symptoms/infections increase.
 
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bookworm

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That is fabulous progress. You have worked really hard and it's great to see your PFT's going up. I am SO glad you are enjoying your feeling of well being having fun with your family.

I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to ask you for your advice on how to keep building up stamina and exercise tolerance without getting sick and/or becoming really fatigued. Do you switch between activities, have days that have less intensity,"and/or just read/know your body really well? Or does getting sick and or really fatigued just tell you that you need to adjust your medications/supplements to increase your exercise tolerance?

I'd love to be running 3-8 miles a day, but I keep getting really fatigued and/or having my symptoms/infections increase.
 
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bookworm

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That is fabulous progress. You have worked really hard and it's great to see your PFT's going up. I am SO glad you are enjoying your feeling of well being having fun with your family.
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<br />I hope you don't mind, but I'd like to ask you for your advice on how to keep building up stamina and exercise tolerance without getting sick and/or becoming really fatigued. Do you switch between activities, have days that have less intensity,"and/or just read/know your body really well? Or does getting sick and or really fatigued just tell you that you need to adjust your medications/supplements to increase your exercise tolerance?
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<br />I'd love to be running 3-8 miles a day, but I keep getting really fatigued and/or having my symptoms/infections increase.
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imported_Momto2

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Thanks for the kind comments folks. Bookworm, I kept building up stamina by doing just a little bit more each week. I would push until I couldnt catch my breath, or got sick to my stomach. And then I would start again once I was on my feet, and kept it up until my lungs felt clearer, even if it took 2 hours. If I get sick, I still do as much as I possible can, for that particular day, but I make sure my butt is on that treadmill and working. I also always do nebbies while I am walking or running. They are a lot more effective that way. My goal is always to have a better day tomorrow. The only script meds I take regularly now are 3% hypertonic, advair, albuterol, and theophylline. oops, my six year old just came down for a hug and help doing her hair. Now THAT is one of the main reasons I do all this : ) gotta run
 
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imported_Momto2

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Thanks for the kind comments folks. Bookworm, I kept building up stamina by doing just a little bit more each week. I would push until I couldnt catch my breath, or got sick to my stomach. And then I would start again once I was on my feet, and kept it up until my lungs felt clearer, even if it took 2 hours. If I get sick, I still do as much as I possible can, for that particular day, but I make sure my butt is on that treadmill and working. I also always do nebbies while I am walking or running. They are a lot more effective that way. My goal is always to have a better day tomorrow. The only script meds I take regularly now are 3% hypertonic, advair, albuterol, and theophylline. oops, my six year old just came down for a hug and help doing her hair. Now THAT is one of the main reasons I do all this : ) gotta run
 
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imported_Momto2

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Thanks for the kind comments folks. Bookworm, I kept building up stamina by doing just a little bit more each week. I would push until I couldnt catch my breath, or got sick to my stomach. And then I would start again once I was on my feet, and kept it up until my lungs felt clearer, even if it took 2 hours. If I get sick, I still do as much as I possible can, for that particular day, but I make sure my butt is on that treadmill and working. I also always do nebbies while I am walking or running. They are a lot more effective that way. My goal is always to have a better day tomorrow. The only script meds I take regularly now are 3% hypertonic, advair, albuterol, and theophylline. oops, my six year old just came down for a hug and help doing her hair. Now THAT is one of the main reasons I do all this : ) gotta run
 
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Deb

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Congratulations to you! Thanks for sharing your accomplishments. I, too, have finally reached the point that I know I have to exercise and fortunately I've found a gym I love. I've been working out for about three months now and go back for a check up in early November. I'm really hoping to see some improvement in my lung function.
 
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Deb

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Congratulations to you! Thanks for sharing your accomplishments. I, too, have finally reached the point that I know I have to exercise and fortunately I've found a gym I love. I've been working out for about three months now and go back for a check up in early November. I'm really hoping to see some improvement in my lung function.
 
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Deb

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Congratulations to you! Thanks for sharing your accomplishments. I, too, have finally reached the point that I know I have to exercise and fortunately I've found a gym I love. I've been working out for about three months now and go back for a check up in early November. I'm really hoping to see some improvement in my lung function.
 
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bookworm

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Sarajerome,

Thanks for the tips and sharing the details of your success!
 
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bookworm

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Sarajerome,

Thanks for the tips and sharing the details of your success!
 
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bookworm

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Sarajerome,
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<br />Thanks for the tips and sharing the details of your success!
 
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HisAngel

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BRAVO!!

Major Congratulations! Keep up the good work and believe in your own bodies ability to do what it needs to when given the right tools (ie;nutrition and exercise). Your definitely an inspiration!

Best Wishes!
 
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