I would imagine most of us have been told by our GPs, specialists, hep websites and others that exercise is beneficial for our general health and particularly our feelings of well-being when dealing with Hep C. This is certainly true but I have found that it was often difficult to be consistent with over the last couple of years whether for physical or psychological reasons. Often I was too damn tired or just didn't feel in the mood to do it. And when I did I needed recovery time afterwards.
Since I started treatment I have been making a more concerted effort to exercise by gentle walking. I think this was helped initially by the speedy, uplifted feeling that some of us seem to get on starting treatment but I took the opportunity to do the extra distances and gradually build up. Nothing strenuous, just a nice walk round the neighbourhood in the morning and evening. I did soon find that I was less fatigued after these walks and could do the washing up or other chores afterwards rather than having to slump in a chair till I recovered. As a result I have been able to gradually extend these walks until I am covering a fair distance each day and feeling better for it. I also think this has helped with my sleep at night.
Anyway, the reason I'm writing about this now is that I was quite surprised to find myself bouncing along at a fair clip this morning rather than the gentle stroll that I started out with 2.5 weeks ago. No effort involved and I hadn't been trying to do it, it just
was!
So for others who have been a bit tardy like me, may I suggest that you get out there and give it a go. Make it something you enjoy, start easy, build up, don't push yourself too hard to start with......just let your body tell you when it wants more.
Hope this helps, or tell us about your experiences.
G