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PulchCasual Contributor
I've never had my ED formally/clinically diagnosed. I would say my ED was in the moderate-severe range, and it lasted for 7 years.
Nothing has really worked until I've done some art therapy, based on Brene BRown's book called the gifts of imperfection.
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Thanks @Appleblossom - yes they have airel yoga at the 2nd place I go to. I wasn't brave enough to try it. I also shy away from hot yoga. I hate running in the heat - why would I want to do yoga is 35 degree heat?!
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Remember to congratulate every effort you make @Former-Member... 5 km or 7 km ... I know when we are used to doing things at higher level we hate losing speed and endurance etc ... I feel like that a lot with music .. but still it is a good effort.
I used to swim a lot and havent been in ages but one day I will start agin ... I wonder how many laps I will start at before I build it up again.
I havent been able to run for a long time so when I was at the gym I used various cardio machines to up my heart rate.
Becasue of neck condition I factor in some sort of physical practise but keep varying it keep motivation going.
I have a couple of friends who are yoga teachers ... one designed a yoga dance class because when I met her I said I loved the movement of Tai Chi over the stillness of Hatha Yoga ...I felt very privileged and loved the flowingness and interesting choreography she had with us all coming together in weird poses. It was not all done to Hindi music but modern too.
I am very tight with money that I spend on myself ... even if it is "good" for me. I try and learn things out in classes and then do them back at home ... I can well imagine $20 a pop is a bit much.
Nah I cant see the wisdom of running in heavy heat ... I have been drenched enough in my own sweat not to need to put artificial parameters in ... but just do what works for you that you can get to and afford.
Glad to read your posts.
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JamcSenior Contributor
Have found Zen Therapy For Adults Colouring Books good they they are colouring books where u colour in the pictures i turn everything off eg;Tv Laptop Radio & just colour in my mind is just focused on 1 thing
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
I have got blisters from my new walking lifestyle ... so far I like it and get some vit d .. but was silly and wore wrong shoes .. so its got be gym shoes daily from now on.
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MazaritaSenior Contributor
The shoes are important, @Appleblossom. I walk in sandals with good arch support and cushioning. Athletic shoes are better but in this climate feet get too hot. Glad to hear you are mostly enjoying the walking lifestyle.
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grubbytoesSenior Contributor
@Jamc I've seen those colouring books, the designs in them always look so captivating!
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