New surprise tactic that’s getting me out of pain

A year ago I started a chair exercise program and it is helping… but I was looking for more …some kind of a solution for me and I found it last week. I found this app that is a simple timer to remind you to stand up. (it’s actually called Stand Up!) it’s free. You can set the timer for how frequently it reminds you to stand up, how long you stay up, and it gives you stats on how many times you stood up, etc. I’m standing every 30 minutes. Huge improvement!

At first, when I set the timer on this app, it was really hard to get up and now I pretty much jump up when the timer goes off and I’m standing vertical and feeling less pain.

It’s funny the little game changers that can come your way. A couple of days ago, I made cookies for the first time in about three years. I really love to bake. (my husband helped a little, but it was a great start.)

Maybe people with other kinds of symptoms could use this app. I think it would work for anything that you want to expose yourself to on a disciplined level throughout your day.

 

I love this! Baby steps for the win-I'm glad you continue to do better!

 

I love this! I may implement this to my daily life because I spend a lot of time working at my desk at home and forget to get up.

 

All round fabulous, @Diana!

Another trick to perhaps consider also doing (that I do and have found helpful) - put something (or even a number of things) that you need on a regular basis out of reach of where you sit, that way you have to stand up and go and get them whenever you need or want them.

 

P.S. Also, when I'm watching TV I always use any commercial breaks to prompt me to stand up. (Up and down, up and down, all day long, it's like I've got ants in my pants! lol)

 

Excellent! I used the timer on my phone to get up and stand and walk.
I will make one suggestion, and that is to work towards some sort of baseline activity you will continue even if the path gets very challenging. Something beyond your chair yoga (but include that too!) that feels safe. It is really helpful to know what you can do no matter what.
You are in the process of creating that baseline of "can do" now, how wonderful!

Bet those were the best cookies, ever!!