I just spent the past week riding behind my DH on a 2-up ATV. Usually getting on and off, and various other "outdoors in the wild stuff" (too much water drinking 
and needing to find a tree) are difficult.
But because I have diligently been going to a pool and doing water exercising for the past 9 months, I was able to easily do these things. My DH commented how much better this summer is going than in the past, and that he notices how much better I am moving.
So I would encourage all to find some kind of exercise, especially something involving stretching all parts of your body, to keep things moving. I have a day job where I sit and work a lot on a computer. I have a balance ball to sit on, but forget to use it! I also try to go out with my co-workers and take a break and walk around a track for 1/2 to a mile.
Lest you think I'm probably some fitness geek, I am not! I'm overweight by about 50 pounds, and am having digestive issues that aren't fun or flattering. But I'm moving and determined to make the best of this disease!
Now a true test will come in a couple of weeks as we go camping, ATV-ing and golfing in a couple of weeks. If I am able to golf more than 5 holes in a row without sitting one out, I'll be happy!
and needing to find a tree) are difficult. But because I have diligently been going to a pool and doing water exercising for the past 9 months, I was able to easily do these things. My DH commented how much better this summer is going than in the past, and that he notices how much better I am moving.
So I would encourage all to find some kind of exercise, especially something involving stretching all parts of your body, to keep things moving. I have a day job where I sit and work a lot on a computer. I have a balance ball to sit on, but forget to use it! I also try to go out with my co-workers and take a break and walk around a track for 1/2 to a mile.
Lest you think I'm probably some fitness geek, I am not! I'm overweight by about 50 pounds, and am having digestive issues that aren't fun or flattering. But I'm moving and determined to make the best of this disease!
Now a true test will come in a couple of weeks as we go camping, ATV-ing and golfing in a couple of weeks. If I am able to golf more than 5 holes in a row without sitting one out, I'll be happy!
I was riding a stationary bike, now I have a lot of pain in my knee and have not been able to ride and I can tell a difference. 
You have inspired me to do some kind of exercise.
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