Walking Shoes - Walking and Other Exercise

Guest_1055 · ‎27-01-2016

Hey to anyone reading this.

Last night I had an idea about starting a new thread about exercise especially walking. I am aware that walking is very beneficial for our mental, emotional and physical well being. And by actually doing it....well it can make a huge difference to how we cope with the storms that we face in life.

OK, I am not real good at disciplining myself to walk, and have to really push myself to do it. And sometimes it is even hard to leave this bedroom. Anyway I am not a beginner walker, as I have stuck to sort of a plan before. So I know that it does make me feel somewhat better. But I only stayed on the plan for a couple of months, then gave up.....for whatever reason. So here I am again wanting desperately to not fail this time.

So I guess this thread is for anyone that does walk, anyone that is struggling to walk because of depression or anxiety issues. And anyone else really......

I am unsure of the outcome of all this. But my ideas included: Sharing about things we have found out about exercise especially about walking. Writing down the reasons that one would chose to walk ( like something to help motivate). Being accountable in same way. Sharing about the places where we actually do walk, like the beach, gym, around the block, with the dog, out to the clothesline and back. And any other useful tips that could help others. So here we go......

Guest_1055 · ‎23-06-2021

Same as me, I will sing when I am alone driving along. And also listen to sermons and audio books as well.

It's good you get yourself out to walk early. I do want to do that every day. Get out early before I have the opportunity to think upon things. And also so you get the early morning sun, if there is any... to help sleep better.

I went walking on Breakwater Path. Noticed a happy galloping dog on a long lead pulling along a rider on his skateboard.

Paw Prints · ‎24-06-2021

Hello Shell,

How are you lass?

Just wanted you to know I'm here to listen if you want to talk...

Gentlest of hugs

Paws

Doolhof · ‎25-06-2021

Hello to you all,

I'm hoping to encourage myself to go for a walk later. I'm also wanting to do some housework and cook some treats and we are having friends over tomorrow after work so need to get organised today.

First I need to go and find some motivation!

Thinking of you all, cheers from Dools

Elizabeth CP · ‎25-06-2021

Let me know where I can find motivation Dools. It seems to be in short supply!!

My son invited us to walk to the park with his kids. Not a long walk but nice. One scary time when we were waiting to cross a road and the 23 mth escaped his dad's grip & run onto the road as a car came around the corner. Both my son & I ran after him and grabbed him just as the car stopped. My grandson was very upset but I don't think he understands how lucky he was to be grabbed by his dad no matter how roughly. He stopped crying after a while. Mr 7 had a new kite for his birthday hence the trip to the park on a windy day. Watching him getting dragged across the park by the force of the kite being blown by the wind was fun. The little one just stood mesmerised calling out kite kite and pointing to it in the sky. My son's oldest son arrived by bike with 2 school friends so they played frisbee until they were offered a chance to fly the kite. It was lovely seeing the kids all having fun together outside. Later while my son helped pack up the kite I took the little one to the edge of the park where he enjoyed climbing on some small rocks and jumping off while I held his hand. There is something lovely about young children just enjoying using their body to do simple things and their cheeky smiles and gleeful laughter. Not great exercise but a pleasent time with family

Guest_1055 · ‎25-06-2021

Thankyou Paws. I feel tears behind my eyes from your words. Good tears. I wish I could open up much more about what is going on. This morning thoughts going around in my mind....like, I don't know how to be a friend, I don't know how it works. Spent a lot of my life hiding away from others. Feel awkward around others anyway. But at the same time, yearning for people simply to hang out with. Sad I guess, because I have also wondered if my son is similar. Just learnt this hiding away thing from me. Sad I want so much more for him. Breaks my heart. Such a bad example I have been for him.

Anyway thank u Paws. I hope you are getting along ok

Paw Prints · ‎25-06-2021

Hello Shell,

Lass you are not the only one who struggles with this... I wish I could work out how to be the friend/family member with the ease & understanding it seems most people can do without thinking. I don't know how either. It's easier on here... I know people can read my posts at a time that suits them & if they find my posts annoying or boring they can just skip past when they see my name... I also don't have to try & maintain a polite varied conversation over hours... importantly I know all of us on here are struggling in our own way & so I've found people here are much more accepting. Yet I still worry about saying the wrong thing.

Shell if your son has learnt your kindness... the care you show others... the way you can look at the little things about you & see their beauty... he has learnt some of the most important things there are...

Be gentle with yourself

Hugs

Paws

Guest_1055 · ‎26-06-2021

Yes I know what you mean paws, does seem that others can mix, talk and appear relaxed whilst hanging out with others. I can't force myself my copying them. I just feel false and not being whoever it is that I am. So yeah I dont know.

My son does have a kind heart and a softness towards animals. He doesn't say much about beauty though.

Guest_1055 · ‎26-06-2021

Hello, today I walked a short distance to the scout hall. Then inside around tables and tables of second hand books.

Later I headed out to walk on Breakwater Path and since it was the weekend, the usually locked gates were wide open on Lighthouse Hill. So I walked on up the hill to the lighthouse. Felt good to walk up it. I did appreciate the view from up top. There were sightings of whales. And I noticed the whale watching boats out there. I thought I saw the spray of water from a whale, but cannot be 100% sure it was. Still beautiful to study the ocean from that height though.

After walking back down the hill, I turned right onto the path. I headed to the end. I was hoping Comfy Rock was free to sit on. And it was. So I perched on that and watched waves hitting the rocks below me. A cargo ship was coming in the port too. From my sitting spot, I was getting a good view of the ship. They are so enormous. I remember the first time I ever saw one, and I was surprised.

The breeze felt good on me. And my head was getting clearer from the fresh ocean air. I sat there for quite some time.

Then I walked on back

Guest_1055 · ‎27-06-2021

Walk on Breakwater Path today. Beautiful blue sky out there. I have noticed a few people now on skateboards and scooters on the path every time I am out there. They do look like like are having fun. So wondered if I could possible use one. I have never been on a skate board

Paw Prints · ‎27-06-2021

Hello Shell,

I've used a scooter before they are easy to use & fun... Katy [Not in a Good Space thread] recently got herself rollerskates & is really enjoying them.... I was hopeless when I tried rollerskates, but I would guess a skateboard would be easier to use than them though I've never tried one. You could probably get a cheap scooter or board secondhand if you just want to give one a try.

Paws