I've been watching the Olympics and as usual I am amazed by all the athletes. The amount of work and determination they all have to get where they are is unbelievable. They all look so fit, healthy and strong. I can't imagine the hours they spend training.
It makes me wonder why I lack the motivation to do simple regular exercises. I don't have any sports related skills to perfect but I do know regular exercise makes my rheumatoid arthritis better. I know this because I have had times when I have exercised regularly. But right now it's not part of my daily routine so it just does not happen. As much as I want to count it, I don't get that much of a physical benefit from chasing after the twins or even carrying them out to the car one in each arm. It's not just the RA benefit I need, I've got some pregnancy weight still haunting me (prednisone certainly doesn't help) and I'm sad to say that flabby part on the back of my upper arm has made waving goodbye a thing of the past.
So is it okay to have a new years resolution in August? How about a new school year resolution. I will prioritize exercising and make it part of my daily routine. Starting tomorrow. I'm pretty sure.
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Jennie
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August 19, 2008 at 8:17 PM
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I can relate! I know it's better for me to exercise, but I've never enjoyed exercise, and sometimes I just feel that I don't have any extra energy to expend. I know they say that it gives you more energy, but it's never worked that way for me. :)
Go for it! I'll be cheering you on.
Hi Jennie,
Your post about the Olympics inspired me to write you about the GeneRAtions program mainly because we’re working with Joy Fawcett, former U.S. women’s soccer team member and RA patient, to raise awareness about RA with the GeneRAtions program. Centocor recently launched GeneRAtions, which was built upon two unique surveys – one of people with RA and the other rheumatologists. I encourage you to take a look at the website to see the interesting and sometimes surprising results. I’ve also included a recent blog about the website on RA Central which can be found here.
Best,
Brian
Centocor, Inc.
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