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I have gone on that site, and even tried starting my own group. Nothing in my area, as it's a rural, poor area. Really, the only social opportunities are bars, not my scene, lol

I'm looking to connect with others that are disabled and/or retired. I have many painful & progressive conditions which make me unable to work and require several custom braces in order for me to do certain things. I do help a friend in her deli about 10 hours a week, which is great! I have VERY high energy, low metabolism, TONS of time on my hands (especially since I sleep very little, about 5-6 hours a night), limitation due to disability and living in a rural area and a desire to keep busy, on the move and burn calories. When I get bored I want to eat, which is another reason I want to stay busy and active. I walk, use a treadmill, ride a recumbant, stationary bike and use dumbbells. I work out twice a day/7 days a week. But there are ALOT of hours in between. I know few people in my area, and even fewer that can keep up with me, lol!

I wake up, and exercise while drinking my protein shake. Either a walk or recumbant stationary bike. Sometimes, I will drink my shake, first, then exercise while I am waiting the 30 minutes. You will find what works for you, through trial and error. Keep up the great work!

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option! I know you said you don't have good internet access, but if you can access (maybe from the library), you might check out www.collagevideo.com. It is a good site for all kinds of exercise DVD's and you are able to sort them buy all kinds of different workout types, goals, etc. Then they will have reviews and generally a brief sample of the actual video. That might help you to locate one that would suit your needs. THANK YOU so much!! Definitely checking that site

Ask Alex to create one. If there's enough interest, he will. Sent Alex a message, so we'll see if there is a need for a forum of this nature. That would be great to find others with too much time on there hands, who understand disability limitations but still want to be active!

@@Bufflehead That's what I was going to recommend, the Nectar products or Isopure zero carb. Alot of people enjoy those and there are alot of flavors to choose from

There isn't a forum, but I can create a new thread once I get home YES please!! and thank you! There must be other disabled/retired people out there, trying to stay active.

If this is something you would consider talk to someone in your states' vocational rehabilitation office to see if this is an option. I actually went through voc rehab for my surgery. Their goal is to help people get off disability (either partially or completely) and get back to work. They told me they have nothing I can do. My pain varies day to day, and there are things I cannot do or can only do for short times, such as reading or computer work as that causes me to move my neck, which causes pain .

I do help a friend in her deli a few days a week, but that's as much as I can handle. do meet alot of great people there!

Wow, you sure have alot on your plate. You have no health insurance? Or they denied the surgery? If they denied, you can appeal as some insurance companies will deny in hopes you won't appeal, then they saved money. Just be sure to include letters of medical necessity from doctors.

How disheartening. Even if he thinks that you should exercise more, he should have also complimented you on your progress, been a little encouraging. Making someone feel bad, helps nothing. Is there a support group? I find them to be very supportive, inspiring and encouraging. I too am disabled. I have ankylosing spodylosis in my ENTIRE spine, stenosis, buling discs, pinched nerves and bone spurs. That caused severe Reynaud's. I also have bilateral PTTD (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction) Torn MCL/PCL in my right knee, and chondromalacia patella in my left, due to a hyper mobile kneecap and severe ulcerative colitis, not in remission for almost a year. That being said, I have custom braces that allow me to do things that I would not be able to do without braces. Maybe a prescription for physical therapy can help give you ideas of where to start for an exercise routine that will not exacerbate your issues. They might, also, be able to let you know if bracing is for you. Keep up the great work!

I do garden, hike and walk. DVD's from a library, that's a GREAT idea, I'm sure they must have some! Being retired on permanent disability, just leaves SOOOOO much time to fill. Plus, I sleep very little, so that makes for even more time to fill, lol! Trying to find ways to fill all or most of it with active, calorie burning things. Too bad there's not a forum for retired or disabled people on here. Bet then I could find out some other options

the only Internet available, here, through DirectTv is satellite. We DO LOVE DirectTv for the television, though. It rarely goes out except during an occasional severe thunderstom and then only for a few minutes

It's not up to me, my sister owns the house. From all the information I can find, satellite internet is terrible anyway, a long lag time. What we have now is Verizon Home fusion, now called LTE internet installed which uses 3G/4G signals http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/lte-internet-installed/?null. They don't roll over unused data allowance, but charge a hefty price if you go over.

A rural area in New York State

As I've explained, the only internet option I have is expensive and has a data cap, so videos online are not an option

@@BLERDgirl I've bought some at Walmart and they do not accept returns of opened DVDs, will check Amazon though. That would be great, if I find someone that will accept returns, if it's not right for me! Thanks

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option! you'll have to investigate that on your own. I have found what works for me through trial and error. The best advice I would give is to save your receipts. If something doesn't live up to its promise, then return. I am on disability so I have to make every penny count. How are you able to return DVD's once opened? If I buy one, open it to find it's not for me, it cannot be returned. I am also on disability and can't be buying DVD's to find out they are not for me, and be stuck with them.

Thank you! I am looking for things I CAN do, but I guess only people with the same issues and being in a VERY poor, isolated area would understand and be able to come up with ideas. I just want to be able to be on the move, on my feet, while doing something productive in between workouts. I sometimes just pace around in order to not have to sit down, sitting down makes me feel lazy. I have been dealing with the medical issues for 8-20 years, diagnosed 7 years ago, and have not let that get in my way. None of the pain meds worked, so I am ALWAYS in some degree of pain, somewhere, yet no one would know, as I push through it to continue to fight to stay at my goal weight, which I've mainatained for 3 1/2 years, and always have a smile. I'm saying this, because some of the responses, not necessarily from you, sound like I am making excuses. I am NOT that type of person, these are REAL issues.

I am waiting for an apartment to open, that will be closer to civilization. I'm sure that will make a huge difference! I love nature and being outside, but the isolation is killing me, lol!

Why entertaining? I am frustrated, alone and fighting debilitating disease and trying to not let that stop me from exercising and maintaining my 160 lb weight loss. EXACTLY why I am frustrated!

Are there any that you know of that are high energy, dance or Zumba? I've bought some that said they were, but they felt like slow motion to me. As long as I modify the arm moves, that would be a great option!

There's been several ideas.. can you look on craigslist for someone selling a recumbent bike? I have high energy too, so I clean, do laundry, etc.. but I have a family of 4. do you have a gym nearby? My gym has a hand bike. I see people using that who have disabilities.. you could get some weights and start doing some weight exercises.. Swimming is also a great exercise.. do you have a pool close by? A gym is not an option and a hand bike would aggravate the spondylosis in my neck. I've been looking for years for a recumbant outside bike, but all are over $500.00. I do weights, but only able to do certain moves. My legs, despite the problems are my strongest part.

I agree 100%! I'm really hoping someone, here can help me come up with an idea. I'm just so frustrated with the limitations of mine and my area vs. my HIGH energy and need to burn calories to maintain my weight loss! Can't wait till my name comes up on the waiting list for the disabled apartment, as there will be more opportunities for socializing and places to walk to. Then it won't be walking for the sake of walking, it'll be a destination. Unfortunately, it'll be a few years

What are intensity balls?