Stretch - Put your hands on the back of your head.  Pull your elbows back and push your head back stretching arms shoulders neck and chest. 

Time seems to go by without noticing.  I created a habit of making sure time does not go by when it comes to going to the gym.  I feel so much better when I am working out and talking to people at the gym.  I see that others try to make exercise fun by socializing when they work out.  I try to go when people that I like to talk to is there and it's not too crowded.  I look forward to seeing friends at the gym so I get a workout and I socialize.  It keeps me going.  Even if I don't want to work out I get to see friends so it keeps me going.  If I don't feel like talking then I get a really good workout.  It's a win win situation.  If you would like to email me and ask any questions or just share so I can put a better perspective on the situation, you can reach me at donnabird2000@yahoo.com or reach me on facebook  Donna Brogley Bird.  I live in High Bridge NJ in case you get another donna that comes up.

Triceps- stand with your back to your desk.  Put both hands on the desk.  lower your body so your elbows bend then push back up straight.  Repeat as many times as you can.  As always consult your Dr. before doing any new exercise.

Went to the gym this morning.  It's been a busy summer but I got to the gym at least once a week.  I did laps in my wheel chair after using the weights.  My legs get too weak if I do anything with the legs so I figured I can get my heart rate up using my arms in a wheel chair.  I did get my heart rate up.  Not a lot but it's something.  It keeps my arms Strong for when I do need to use the wheelchair.   I went to the boardwalk and was able to spend hours traveling the boardwalk.  I exercise at home everyday when I don't make it to the gym.  Keep doing the exercise @ your desk.  Sorry I took so long to post.  Hope your having a great summer.

BACK - fitness at your desk.  Sitting in your chair, lean forward putting your chest on your legs.  Have two weights or two objects you can use as weights.  Lift out to the sides squeezing your shoulder blades together as you lift.  Do as many times as you can.  This will work your back.  Talk to your Dr before starting any new exercise.

It's been a busy summer.  I have been getting to the gym less then usual but I make sure I do my basic exercises at home.  I also make sure I eat less when I am doing less.  It's all balance.

abs- exercise at your desk.  Sit at the edge of your chair.  Lean back without touching the back of your chair.  If you can, lift your feet off the floor.  Hold this for as long as you can then repeat.  You can even lower and lift your body so it works different areas of your abdominal muscle.

It's been a fun summer.  When I go to the pool I get some kicking exercises in while holding on to the side of the pool.  It's not easy for me to get leg exercises so this is a good way for me.  If I do a lot of laying out at the pool I don't eat as much and I don't snack.  You are not getting any exercise if you are just laying out in the sun.  I find that the sunless tanning spray helps block the sun from burning me.  I use a tanning spray with sun block in it.  I get a little extra color and no burn.
Keep moving :)

Calf - stand at your desk.  Put your figure tips on the front of your desk.  Lift up on your toes then back to flat feet.  Repeat as many times as you can.  If you need some help at first use more of your hands on the desk to take some weight off.

It's summer and it is harder to get to the gym.  It's hard to get on the computer to write.  Sorry it took so long again to post the exercise @ your desk.  I find myself doing my exercises as I go through my day instead of going to the gym since I am out doing more in the summer.  I do push ups and calf raises before I go in the shower right at my sink in the bathroom.  I do sit ups before I get out of bed in the morning.  You don't have to do all your exercising all in one shot.  You can do one exercise then when you got a minute later in the day do another.  Just keep moving and don't over eat all the summer foods that are out there.  If you need help calculating your calaries go to fitday.com you can put everything you eat in the log and it will calculate how many calaries you ate.  Try to eat 500 calaries less then the amount of calaries it says you can eat the maintain waight.Enjoy your summer!

WAIST.. exercise at your desk.  Hold the arm of your chair with one arm and reach up and over your head with the other arm stretching your waist.  Repeat this movement as much as you can.

It's been a very busy few weeks for me.  I went away three times in two weeks.  Even though I felt warn out I went to the gym yesterday.  Keeping a routine is importent.  I tried not to go off a healthy eating routine too much.  It is so easy to get in bad habbits.  Being away I gotten into not signing onto the blog.  This blog helps me keep on track as well as helps others.

Legs- Squats- standing at your chair, sit and stand repeating as many times as you can.  This will work your legs and buttuck.

I went to PA for a few days.  I needed some rest today after an action packed few days.  I went horse back riding.  That isn't easy for me to do with the MS and scoliosis.  I needed to be carried to the car after holding myself on a moving horse for an hour but I am so glad I did it.  I can have an excuse to do nothing and an excuse to gain weight but I wouldn't feel good about myself if I did.