"A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor's book." ~Irish Proverb
Hello my friends ~
Sorry it has been a while since I wrote.
That's the thing with RA...
Sometimes you don't have the energy for
much more than the basics.
However, exercise is key
no matter what!
You have to keep moving
in the right direction ~
doing a little exercise
everyday.
Back in the good ol' days
I rode my bike all day long ~
Hiked mountains ~
Power walked ~
Gymnastics ~
Went to the gym ~
Had a rowing machine ~
A step for step aerobics ~
You name it, I did it.
Not anymore. Oh no.
That's ok. I am creative.
I've discovered what I can do...
you can too.
Most importantly ~ discover
what you love to do ~
and do it every single day.
Yoga is my physical medicine
along with meditation for my
mind/body wellness.
On my mat, I am perfect
however my day goes.
Some days I am up for
a gentle yoga class
others days ~ it is a modified
stretch routine
followed by relaxation pose
"savasana"
But, no matter what
I am on the mat everyday.
If I get off my routine ~
my body will stiffen up so fast ~
I will be in so much pain...
It isn't worth it.
Yoga is the exercise that truly helps me.
It has for ten years now.
A long time ago
my doctor said to me ~
"if you hadn't been doing yoga
all these years, your joints would
be stiff and stuck" Amazing.
Thank God I am proactive for my
own health and wellness!
You have to be too! You have
so much to gain!
I also walk my dog (and cat)
a bit each day. Again, to the
best of my ability. Now, let
me tell you a little something I noticed.
My health has a direct effect on my dog's
girth. Tyles is getting chunky because
this winter was tough on me.
We all need our exercise, especially our pets!
They can be our excuse/cure!
So, my friends, choose health.
Choose an exercise you love and will
stick to. Trust me...I worked as a Diabetes
Specialist for many years and one thing I heard
over and over from National experts was "exercise
is as important as diet" for your health.
So, my friends,
Keep moving ... Keep moving...
keep moving in the right direction!
And we will thrive ~ darn it all...we will.
Healing hugs,
Alicia
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