It certainly pays to be fit. People who are fat or maybe just a little on the flabby side are prone to be short of breath after climbing a flight of stairs. They ache all over after spending a day just window shopping at the mall or strolling in the park. And usually, those are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the problems that heavy-set people face.
Generally, a physically fit person enjoys a gets to be in good physical condition because of regular physical activity, proper nutrition and ample rest to allow the body to recover fully from the rigors of everyday living.
Being fit not only makes us more physically capable of meeting the challenges that come our way, it also helps us out mentally and emotionally. For one thing, it helps us deal with stress better which is quite a benefit if you really think about it. Not only does stress ruin our well-being and sap the enjoyment out of our days, it can kill us slowly by adversely affecting essential body functions.
Among the staples of the most popular and effective programs for physical fitness are regular exercise, physical therapy, massage and even taking a hot bath or other activities that can relax and sooth our nerves. Physical fitness means more than just taking care of the physical parts of our being, you know.
However, with regard to our overall fitness, an effective regimen should address our flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, body composition, agility, balance and speed.
There is no easy way to physical fitness. It always takes time and hard work, as well as discipline and consistency. But being physically fit is its own reward and more than well worth the sacrifice. We hate to admit it but overweight people really do envy those with impressive physiques.
Being fit and free from stress allows us to attain peace of mind as well as the confidence and capability to face any physical, emotional and mental challenges of everyday life.
Sometimes, the biggest challenge in getting fit is getting started. So why don't you seize on that momentum that you are probably feeling now and start on a physical fitness program? Try walking a few blocks and see the difference it can make. After that, you may not want to stop trying to get physically fit.
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Hello, New to the forum. My name is Tracie and I'm 35 years old, female with 4 kids, had a tubal. I first want to say, been to several doctors, they are stumped. Put me on Paxil and Librium because they say I have anxiety BUT what is causeing this anxiety?
Here's what my symptoms are:-Swollen lymph nodes in the neck I can feel (esp the back left side)-Fast heart beat with palpitations when I panic - sensations like someone is spreading icy hot on my body especially my arms. legs, back and chest-shakes and dizziness and little nausea. Nausea isn't bad.-feels like I have low blood sugar but I eat small meals every 3-4 hours and been tested for diabetes, the A1C (sp?) is 5.9-lips and nose go numb when I have panic-I want to jump out of my skin and run away sometimes-EXTREMELY gassy (both ends) causes discomfort and chest pain*
*seen the Cardiologist, one of the best in Michigan, Dr. Grines, and she gave me the Stress Test with Contrast Imaging and no blockages and she gave me a clean bill of "cardiac" health.
-My lower abdoman is tender near my ovaries (had a Uterine Ablasion last Nov.) for HEAVY bleeding
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I have 4 kids, nursed them all at least 8-9 months as babies. I have Hypothyroidism, and been on several antidepressants in my lifetime and weaned off Xanax last week and was put on Librium. The chest pains are, I'm told, gas related and panic. Frankly, I am tired of feeling like this. It's like a monkey on your back, a VERY annoying monkey I might add. I find life very hard, especially that week before my period. I have high chloresteral BEFORE taking Zocor, it's 170 now with the good chloresteral being 46
To describe me right now, which prompted me to write this topic is that I am panicky, breasts sore, sore neck but not like a sore throat. I feel shaky, a little feverish but no fever, under my arm pits are tender and I am losing my hair in clumps. I am tired of the thinning hair over the years. I can't function and my kids NEED me, my husband needs me. My kids are 13, 12, 11 and 9 years old. I take:Lexoxyl (.125 mcg)Paxil (20 mg)Libruim (5 mg) when needed (before period need more like every 3-4 hours)Chromium Picolinate (1 day)Omega 3 (3 a day)Webozyms (3 a day)Zocor (20 mg) at 5 pmDetrol LA (4 mg)Ambian CR (12.5 mg) nightlyColace (3 a night)Acidolphlis Pearls (1 a night)Pepcid AC (when needed)Calcium Viactiv Glides (at night so not to interact with thyroid)
I am absolutely going crazy here because the doctors can't find anything, meaning from the blood tests they have taken. Maybe they are missing something, or not taking the RIGHT tests??? I was also checked for Celiac Sprue, because some tests were elevated but the gastrointologist rechecked me and told me I didn't have this. But he also was frustrated with my anxiety as I ask to be knocked out when they do the biopsy. He decided I didn't "NEED" the biopsy!!! I am a basket case and yes, I am a nervous person by nature, but I also NEVER been this bad... EVER!!! 4 months of HELL!!! I need guidance and a new doctor. Something isn't right, my whole body is telling me this and doctors aren't taking me seriously. My quality of life is WAY DOWN!Thank you so much for any replies or suggestions!Tracie SzakalDocTracie2@aol.com
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