Here's a picture of the waist water carrier I use, i can carry all the items I need, plus it works great to hook the dog leash on. You can find items like this at sporting good stores or running/hiking stores, just look at stores you ususally shop at they may have them. Taking water with you will make a difference, no matter how far you are going to walk and/or run.
Here’s some quick helpers for those bothersome aches and pains, we get when running, walking. I get the stiff neck and back tension often, these help me. Remember, this is not just for running its for walking too, you can get these symptoms during your walk too.
From Runner’s World, Training.
1) Calf Cramp:
Standing on the side of the road, with feet below your shoulders, raise the ball of the cramped leg's foot up while keeping the heel on the ground. For a deeper stretch, lean forward, keeping the knee of the leg being stretched locked and the opposite knee bent. Hold for two seconds; repeat 10 times or more as necessary.
2) Stiff Neck:
Slow down or walk. Look straight ahead; slowly lower your right ear toward your shoulder. Press gently on your temple with your right hand. Hold for two seconds, release. Repeat 10 times on each side, more as needed.
3) Tight Shoulders:
Slow your pace or walk. Looking straight ahead, turn your head to the right 45 degrees and drop your head forward, bringing your ear down toward your chest. Place your left hand on top of your head and press down gently. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat 10 times on each side, or more as needed.
4) Side Stitch:
While running, contract your abdominal muscles, and lean forward and into the side where you feel tightness. Push your hand against the point of pain. If the pain persists, take a quick pit-stop. Stand with your feet below your shoulders and gradually lean into the cramp. Hold for two seconds, release and repeat 10 times or more as needed.
5) Back tension:
While running, focus on the feeling of pulling your navel in and up. If this doesn't relieve the pain, stop running. Place your hands on your hips and lean forward. Hold for two seconds, release, and repeat 10 times or more as needed
Hope these help, i know they have helped me! Keep on movin'!
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My total chol. is 184
HDL is 46
LDL is 106
Trig. is 184
I have been on a low fat, low carb diet since Sept (NutriSystem). Should I be concerm about my Trig?
Comment by on February 12, 2008 2:54 PMDr. Mieres,
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Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PMDr. Mieres,
I'm very much an internet girl. As soon as I found out I had high blood pressure, I found this site. After going through all the 'choose to move' selectees, I chose Vervita, for the reason that she update often and replied to those that posted comments.
Well here we are, 6 months later, most of those chosen have yet to update.
Considering these are all busy and accomplished women, perhaps some slack should be cut. Ok.
The forums are worse. I have had to hunt and peck to find true posts, some of which should be answered by a professional, not a jr. high social studies teacher.
I'm sorry to be so negative. In truth, AHA diet and recipes have made it possible that I may be coming off meds next week. My diet plan has been based on your cookbooks.
When I called in my numbers today, to get a refill, the office called me back and said the doctor said when I want, to stop meds for 4 days and make an appointment for the 5th. If bp is in the 100-120 range, we'll stop the meds. Woo hoo! Diet and exercise may pay off!
Comment by on June 12, 2008 8:17 PM
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Jun 22 | wendy kesty said …
Thanks for the ideas for a stiff neck and tight shoulders. I have had problems since I fell off my daughters horse last year but really want to keep exercising.
Jun 26 | Ruth G. said …
I have had a stiff neck and shoulders
for years. Thanks for the tips.
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