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Getting My Health on Here in the Rain

By Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

Industry Observer with RETIRED / State License is Inactive Inactive License Oregon

February 04, 2013 11:38 AM

This post is the first of three which will be posted to the Get Healthy in the Rain . . .. An ActiveRain Challenge.

There was a time when I stopped going to the gym. And I missed it very much. One of the best things I ever did was buy a 24-Hour Gym Lifetime Membership. When my son went off to college, about 8 years ago, I needed to find something to do, so I joined the gym. I think I paid $1,000 for the Membership, but my monthly dues have been $8.00/month as a result.

I stopped going to the gym in 2008, after my knee got screwed up. Then last year I started back. I felt so good about my decision and loved the people and friends I met.

I went regularly, starting slow and then going almost every day.

And then . . . as life happens . . . a wrench got into the works, I got sick 3 weeks ago and life took another turn. I have Pneumonia and it's been a very hard illness to deal with. It's quite painful.

The antibiotics are working and I'm much better, but it will take another 2-3 weeks before I can even start to think about going back to my beloved 24-Hour Gym.

By the way, I haven't had a voice in 3 weeks. Can you imagine NOT talking for that long? It's annoying, frustrating, calls go to voicemail and I am in an email/texting mode now.

Health is VERY important to me. This Pneumonia has tossed a wrench in the works, that's for sure and put a grinding stop to normal, once again.

But, once again . . . ActiveRain is here for me and is a blessing.

My posts will be about re-re-entering the world of working out after an illness and how building up stamina will be goal! I am so fatigued now with little energy.

One of the things I did PRIOR to 2008 was swim. I would swim laps and laps and laps. After 2008, when I stopped going to the gym the swimming stopped. One of my goals for 2013 was to start back with swimming at the end of my work out. Then I became sick and that screwed that up!

On top of the gym, I also walk my dog Molly for 45 mins. at least 4-5 times per weeks. This will continue too.

So goals are:

Get better
Not become frustrated with life
Slowly start back up at the gym
Begin swimming
Try to avoid wrenches

Thank your for the challenge and something to work towards, look foward to and stay positive about!

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Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Carla-did not know you had pneumonia. Take care of yourself.. don't overdo it and you will get back into what you want to do.

Feb 04, 2013 11:45 AM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

I hope you are getting better, but you are right, it will take a couple of weeks before you are ready to try even a little. Gosh I hope you find your voice again soon. And man do I wish there was an indoor pool somewhere around here.

Feb 04, 2013 11:46 AM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

That's an awesome goal Carla and it will be wonderful to see your progress in the next couple of months. I certainly hope you get better soon. I have had pneumonia a number of times (used to get it almost once a year!!) and it definitely takes you out.

Feb 04, 2013 11:47 AM

Kimberly Thurm

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - Naperville, IL

Broker / Relocation Consultant ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR

Sorry to hear Carla about the Pneumonia. I had it quite a few years ago and it was horrible. Glad to hear you are doing better. Now a gym membership would be a whole other post - (I was bad.)

Feb 04, 2013 11:58 AM

Lottie Kendall

Compass - San Francisco, CA

Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Don't you just hate those wrenches? And pneumonia is quite a wrench. I love your goal to re-gain strength. Wishing you the very best, and I'm looking forward to your March report.

Feb 04, 2013 12:42 PM

Steven Pahl

Keller Williams Tampa Properties - Tampa, FL

Real Estate Consultant Tampa, FL 813-319-6423

We all have our challenges, you can overcome yours. We are in this together!

Feb 04, 2013 12:43 PM

Captain Wayne - Rowlett Real Estate School

Rowlett Real Estate School - Panama City, FL

Rowlett Real Estate School / Owner and Instructor

Hi Carla, it sounds like at one time you were very active and in good shape. I think you will get back in the swing of things when you get to feeling better. Good Luck Getting Your Health On!

Feb 04, 2013 01:00 PM

Debi McKamie

McKamie Real Estate Services, LLC - Meridian, TX

Realtor®/Property Manager

Sorry to hear about the illness. I am glad to hear that you are staying focused and driven towards your goal to get in shape. Take it slow and easy and you will get there. Your friends in Texas wish you the best for a speedy recovery.

Feb 04, 2013 11:07 PM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Goodness! You are having a really rough time of it. I can't imagine being that sick and not being able to speak for three weeks.

The gym will be there for you when you recuperate. Take it easy and pamper yourself in the meantime.

Feb 05, 2013 01:47 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Hi Kathy . . . thanks, I tend to over-do, so I'm really pulling back now, but with future focus! ;-)

Hey Tammy -- slowly but surely.

Hi Brenda . . . I can't imagine getting this crap more then once.

Hey Kimberly -- thanks for your comments and empathy ;-)

Hi Lottie . . . oh those wrentches!

Hey Steven -- thanks!

Hi Capt. Wayne . . . thanks for the positive thoughts!

Hey Debi/Carolyn -- slow and easy on the road to Wellville. Thank you for the thoughtful comment!

Hi Chris Ann . . . good advice!!!

Feb 05, 2013 04:41 AM

Kerrie La Guardia

ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA

Let it Rain!

I hope you're starting to feel a bit better Carla. Go to the gym and don't talk to anyone; you'll be the mysterious girl with a secret side :)

Feb 05, 2013 06:10 AM

Jane Peters

Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Sorry, I didn't know you were sick, Carla. And I am glad you are on the mend. Exercise is something we all need to do. We spend so much time sitting at our computers and it ain't healthy. Which reminds me. I need to get off my butt and on to the stair stepper next to my desk. Keep up the regiman, Carla.

Feb 05, 2013 07:19 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Hi Kerrie -- thanks for the comment and suggestion . . . I like it! ;-)

Hey Jane . . . yes, I'm into day 4 of week 3. Quite frustrating, but looking forward to feeling back to nromal soon and then keeping with my regiman!!

Feb 05, 2013 08:19 AM

Francine Viola

Coldwell Banker Evergreen Olympic Realty, Olympia WA - Olympia, WA

REALTOR®, In Tune with your Real Estate Needs

I hope you get to feeling better soon. Those types of wrenches seem to happen to me, too! You have all the intention in the world to complete a goal, whatever it might be, and there is something that stops you. But this is just a temporary wrench! I can hear your determination in your post!

Feb 06, 2013 02:55 AM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Hi Francine -- what a sweet, heartfelt commet! Thank you!

Feb 06, 2013 05:25 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Carla-Wishing you much success with your goal. Life does have a way of throwing us curve balls or monkey wrenches. Hope that pneumonia is on the mend.

Feb 06, 2013 06:35 AM

Gail Robinson

William Raveis Real Estate - Southport, CT

CRS, GRI, e-PRO Fairfield County, CT

Carla, Forget about all the rest of your health goals right now. You will get back to those in a bit. Focus all your energies on getting better and then give yourself a little more time before you go back to your workout routine. I've had pneumonia and your immune system is vulnerable afterwards. Be patient. I'm sorry you have to deal with this. So many people are getting pneumonia right now!

Feb 06, 2013 10:33 PM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Hi Sharon -- Thank you!

Hey Gail . . . very good advice. Yes, the illusion that we''re all better, then we over-do it and BAM it's back . . . I'll take your suggestion to heart!! Thanks!

Feb 07, 2013 05:36 AM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I don't know how this one slipped by me, but I am glad I am reading it today. I can't wait to read your follow-up post to see if you kicked the pneumonia and are on your way to the gym. I just renewed my gym membership TODAY!

Mar 04, 2013 11:31 AM

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