Walking Shoes - Walking and Other Exercise

[Guest_1055]

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......

[Ggrand]

Hello Dear Shelly,...🤗..

Its okay to write your concerns on here...I never feel pressured to answer your posts at all, I reply because I want to and I care about you....

Please never feel scared about me it anyone else replying or chatting to you....You’re posts here on the walking thread wakens my imagination...

I know by now I should be able to put my anxiety away enough to go for a walk, unfortunately I can’t, your posts reminds me that there is more to life then just, home, car and work....and I’m very thankful for this thread and being able to read about your walks and other people’s walks as well..

Have you ever walked barefoot into a muddy puddle after the rain?...I do....I like the feel of the mud squishing between my toes 😂😂...

My kind thoughts precious lady....how about a hug or two as well....🤗🤗..

Grandy..

[Guest_1055]

I really long for you to free from anxiety Grandy, so you can walk absolutely anyway. Wish I could help you. Glad though you reading here helps you in some way. Imagination can be useful.

Anyway yeah I properly have walked into puddles.

And thankyou for caring. Hugs back

[Guest_1055]

Walked out in the very breezy air this evening. On Breakwall Path. I heard the horn from a cargo ship coming through the port. I do like that echo sound. Just something beautiful about it.

... Whatever things are beautiful, whatever things are praiseworthy... Think on these things

[Guest_1055]

Just finished walking on the usual path out near the ocean. I can still hear the waves through the opened car window.

Some of this path is lit up by tall out fashioned lights. Quite beautiful looking the lights. I didn't walk right to the end this time, as I was by myself. Currently it's 9:30pm.

Best drive home now.

[Guest_1055]

Went for a longer walk today. Still near the ocean. We walked from on top of a hill, heading in the direction of the breakwall path. All up it took 1 hour and 35 minutes.

I was pretty physically tired after it. But still thankful I walked.

We needed to walk back up that hill too. Wow oh yeah.. What can I say. Got a good workout walking up that hill. I was so puffed out and wanted to sit in the shade. My son encouraged me by saying the car is just up there.

There was a beautiful clear view over the ocean from on top of the hill. It looked nice and greeny. I liked it.

We eventually did make it to the breakwall. And because it was a weekend, the gates of lighthouse hill were opened. So we walked on up to the lighthouse. We had just a couple of minutes to spend up there. The guy who locks the gates told us he will be locking them soon. Me... I found a shady spot on the grass and sat for a couple of minutes. Felt so very good, just resting there.

We were soon off again... And I did something very bold as we were walking back down lighthouse hill. I told the upcoming people starting to walk up, that the guy wanted to close the gates. Sometimes I can be bold and verbally speak up like that. They thanked me for informing them anyway.

We walked to the end of Breakwall. Looked over the edge of it, then made our way back.

[Doolhof]

Hi Shelley and all,

I had a walk this morning at sunrise, there were a few clouds, so that added to the colour and textures in the sky.

There were some sheep in a paddock, walking through the crisp cut off crop, crunching through the stems all in a line, on their way to the partially filled dam.

I didn't see any kangaroos this morning.

A few pretty parrots flew past.

It was a lovely morning.

[Guest_1055]

Oh hi dear Mrs D,

Those sheep sound adorable the way you described what they were doing. Are they meant to eat that crop, like is it human food?

[Miz]

Hi Shell - I do love walking on sand at the beach...it's so relaxing.

[Guest_1055]

Today I walked on the default walk. There was some kind of volley ball tournament happening on the beach. I just looked at all the portable fabric shelters they had put up on the sand.

Anyways I walked on the usual path. Really not much different to other days. The scenery.

I surprised myself though, as I spoke out again. Spoke out to an elderly couple as they walked past me on the other side of the path. They were heading back. The lady had on a brown grassy/cane hat that looked like a large sort of flattened cone. Pointed up the top. Maybe from another country. Anyway I liked her hat and I told them so. Not sure what they said back, but they were smiling back at me. Their smile made me smile.

I kept walking along... Noticed 2 pigeons. One was standing on a rock, just looking at the port. The other was a tiny bit further along. He or she was sitting all comfy like on a flattened rock, facing the port as well. They both looked content just gazing in the water.

I walked to the end and back. Nice to get fresh air and sunshine.

[Guest_1055]

Hello Miz,

Yah I agree it definitely can be relaxing. 😊 (: