You might say I’m excited about exercise these days.
That could very possibly be an understatement.
Not in many years have I had an exercise routine like I am currently embracing, one that I’m actually keeping up with for the most part. Perhaps it’s a symptom of the seasonal stars realigning for Spring, or maybe a guilty response to the realization that I’m so totally out of shape — and how the mirror keeps reminding…
The topic for this month’s DSMA (Diabetes Social Media Advocacy) blog carnival is all about exercise, which made us laugh. That’s because Allison and I are polar opposites on this topic: we’re two type 1 pumpers who view physical activity as penance and party time, respectively. I wonder which camp most of you are in — or hopefully someplace inbetween…?
Allison and Exercise:
I’m just gonna come out and say it: I hate exercising. It feels…
OK, I didn’t exactly fall, but it’s the closest I’ve come since I started taking spin classes a little over a year ago…
On Dec. 31, hubby and I decided to attend the “New Year’s Special” combo class — 60 minutes of body conditioning followed by a 90-minute marathon spin session — run by our favorite instructor, one of those don’t-stop-till-you-drop types. And in this case I nearly did. (Anyone who’s tried spinning knows that…
If you say someone’s is “spinning” in German, it means that he or she is pretty much nuts. I’m thinking this definition may apply pretty well as I’ve tried my out first three Spinning Classes at a local 24-Hour Fitness Club here in the last week.
Trying out a new sport with diabetes is always tricky: how to adjust your food intake and insulin dosing beforehand? Do you need an extra snack before, during, or…