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A great year

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Michdonn
Michdonn

Last year after suffering a very bad flare I was depressed and sedentary. EileenH and others motivated me to get moving. I did 1/6 of a mile then 1/3, 2/3 finally a mile. It was very slow progress, as I hobbled along with my cane, I worked at it. I was ready for skiing. I didn't ride my bicycle was not ready, but ski I did, in fact I taught at 2 different ski areas in New Mexico. The other day I received a letter from Ski Mexico awarding me Ski Instructor of the Year for New Mexico. There is no way this could have happened without the help and knowledge I have received from this FORUM. I am think positive about another great ski season riding my bicycle up our mountain roads, working myself in better shape. It can be done, I did it, you can TO! With a smile on my face. Good luck on your Journeys ??

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  • nancy02150
    nancy02150 Michdonn

    Posted

    Wow to the goodness and production of the positive nature.   Can't do ti?????WATCH ME!  Great attitude.  Keep it up...I will give a go too as the pred weight is creeping on soooooo easily.  Thanks for the prod. 

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn nancy02150

      Posted

      Thank you, Nancy. I gained 20-25 lbs, but now back to normal weight. During weight I was eating the same diet and amount, but once the Pred level started to come down my weight did also. Good luck on your journey, stay positive with a smile. ☺️
  • EileenH
    EileenH Michdonn

    Posted

    I have to say - I am very proud of the fact that this forum had a role in Michdonn earning this accolade!

    Well done - you put me to shame!

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn EileenH

      Posted

      EileenH, I have said it on the forum and to you privately, you were and are a great part of my success on this PMR journey. I thank you, you are an angel ☺️
  • macas02
    macas02 Michdonn

    Posted

    Oh well done, after nearly 8 years and several flare ups you give me HOPE. I am about to start a diet tomorrow (I caught sight of myself in a shop window today and it wasn't a pretty sight) so your success will spur me on "with a smile " 😀😍

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn macas02

      Posted

      Good for you macas, diet and exercise.

      Choose a diet you can live with, but watch the carbs and sugar. Good luck, stay positive with a smile. ☺️

  • jan_37704
    jan_37704 Michdonn

    Posted

    Well done - I can walk to the letter box and back. Very stiff at present. See Rheumy tmrw 
    • Michdonn
      Michdonn jan_37704

      Posted

      It is a start Jan, we all have to start on our PMR journey. It not always easy, but the key is to start and stay with it, positive attitude and a smile on your face. ☺️
  • BettyE
    BettyE Michdonn

    Posted

    It's not ALL in the mind but the right attitude is so important. Well done from one octogenarian to another!

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn BettyE

      Posted

      Thanks BettyE, you are only as old as you feel and when I am on that ski slope, I feel like a kid. Don't necessarily ski like one, but I am enjoying myself. With a smile.??

  • richard07199
    richard07199 Michdonn

    Posted

    Michdonn,

    Very motivating story.  To go from hobbling along with a cane to Ski Instructor of the Year for NM, has to be a positive inspiration for those of us who feel we’re fighting this mysterious illness alone.  There is hope for all of us. 

    Congratulations!

    • Michdonn
      Michdonn richard07199

      Posted

      Thank you Richard, it is a journey that we all are on, believe me once I got moving there has been nothing but positive thinking, diet and exercise. Keep moving forward with exercise and a smile. ☺️
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