tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239703775224526488.post8716058446006293866..comments2023-05-03T03:01:09.021-07:00Comments on Screaming Fat Girl: Invisible Restraintsscreaming fatgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09556199963917842135noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239703775224526488.post-36089254634446047272010-09-09T15:07:58.031-07:002010-09-09T15:07:58.031-07:00When I first decided to lose weight and improve my...When I first decided to lose weight and improve my physical fitness I found a piece of exercise equipment (NuStep) that is like a recumbent elliptical and features (for an extra cost) knee and ankle stabilizers, and it is so gentle on joints that it is often used in rehab facilities after knee surgery and hip surgery. Oh my gosh, I thought I had the answer to all my problems--until I saw the price!!! (Close to $6000 for the model I needed.)<br /><br />There are invisible barriers to fitness that could be overcome if access to such equipment were more widely available at no cost or very low cost to those who cannot afford it. I will be first in line to volunteer the day a foundation begins with a mission to help obese people, with disabilities of any kind, gain access to equipment that already exists and is proven effective but is affordable only to the most wealthy among us. <br /><br />-RebeccaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239703775224526488.post-12577127886394124482010-09-09T06:02:29.032-07:002010-09-09T06:02:29.032-07:00As I started reading your post, I immediately felt...As I started reading your post, I immediately felt like saying, "Amen, sister". And then I saw the two links to my blog. Thank you so much. I'm sure you know how wonderful it feels to know that people are reading what you have to say and that your words touch and speak to others.<br /><br />Yesterday I too tried out a new, expensive brace in the hope that it would allow me to do a bit more exercise. And with that experiment, I have now thrown even more money out the window and only have an inflamed knee to thank for it!<br /><br />And yet, we keep trying. And that's a good thing.<br /><br />As you know, I'm a big fan of yoga, but I do advise caution. If you have any type of disability, it is wise to find a yoga therapist, who is trained in dealing with disabilities and finding adaptations to help the student develop a safe, positive practice. There is actually an international association of yoga therapists website (www.iayt.org). I realize that you may not be able to find/afford a yoga therapist where you are currently living, but at least I've given you the information.<br /><br />Once again, thanks for the great post (even without your kind link to my blog!). As always, great food for thought.NewMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11172571318565002724noreply@blogger.com