[Blindtlk] Health & fitness?

Wed Sep 8 23:11:46 UTC 2010

In addition what Steve has recommended, based on the signs and symptoms you
are exhibiting, there may be underlying issues that a physician can rule out
or confirm. I totally agree that getting a physical will be the first step
to a healthier lifestyle.

Steve J.

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
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Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:51 AM
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True enough. I want to get healthier for my children. To set an example and
to be there for them. Thank you, Mari Hunziker

On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 6:42 AM, Steve P. Deeley <stevep.deeley at insightbb.com
> wrote:

> Yes, you don't want to injurer yourself.
> Steve
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mari Hunziker" 
> <marihunziker at gmail.com
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 7:36 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Health & fitness?
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>  Steve, Thank you. That is a great idea. I was thinking that myself. 
> Before
>> I
>> spend hundreds of dollars on exercise equipment, I should find out 
>> what I can actually do first and what type of equipment might be best 
>> suited for my particular needs. Thank you.
>>
>> Thank you everyone for your thoughts. I really appreciate it. I need 
>> to do something about my health and physical activity or the lack
thereof.
>> Thanks,
>> Mari Hunziker
>>
>> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 5:42 AM, Steve P. Deeley < 
>> stevep.deeley at insightbb.com
>>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>
>>  Mari:
>>> Prior to doing any exercise program, you need to get a complete
physical.
>>> You then can develop a exercise program with someone who is a 
>>> professional in the field.
>>> /Steve
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anthony Schnurr" 
>>> <tcb_357 at att.net>
>>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 9:51 PM
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>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Health & fitness?
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>>>
>>>  Mari,
>>>
>>>>
>>>> I put in a few miles on a treadmill about 5 times a week.  I also 
>>>> use a bow Flex for toning.
>>>> Twice a year; I speed walk with my brother in a half marathon 
>>>> (that's 21 kilometers).  That also gives me motivation to stay in
shape.
>>>>
>>>> Regards.
>>>>
>>>> Tony
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
>>>> [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>>> ]On
>>>> Behalf Of Mari Hunziker
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 19:51
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>>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Health & fitness?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hello Fellow NFB members,
>>>>
>>>> I'd like to know on here who is actively involved in some sort of 
>>>> daily physical activity? What do you do and how do you do it? I 
>>>> have noticed myself becoming a bit more fatigued when climbing up 
>>>> the stairs, going on a walk with my children, etc. I even get tired 
>>>> when doing simple house work like vacuuming or mopping. I have even 
>>>> gained some weight and want to do something about it. I used to be 
>>>> quite active and very involved in the Braille Olympics and the 
>>>> USABA. I used to love to tandem bike ride and probably everything 
>>>> under the sun that was fun. I miss being active and probably 
>>>> haven't in the last 15 years and it is finally catching up to me 
>>>> and my body is now screaming for attention. I was thinking of 
>>>> getting a WiiFit game. A lot of my friends do that for exercise 
>>>> especially in our unpredictable Texas weather. One minute its super 
>>>> HOT and the next minute your in a down pour- thunderstorm. I don't 
>>>> know how visual the Wii Fit game is. I am assuming it is pretty 
>>>> visual, especially compared to the DVD workout videos. Please let 
>>>> me know your thoughts on this.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you,
>>>> Mari Hunziker
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