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Walking Shoes - Walking and Other Exercise
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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......
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Sunday I found myself walking along the breakwall. The walk seemed much longer then it usually is. I am thankful I walked to keep up the momentum but I did not enjoy it like I normally do.
Tears were inside of me but I felt like I was in the " far away place" . Not really in touch of what was around. I know I go there when I am unable to bear what is happening. I have now learnt that it is a protective mode that I somehow went to when I was a little girl as that and comfort food was the only way I knew how get by. Circumstances in my life have been overwhelming sad and sometimes fearful.
Monday I went for another walk to the supermarket
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Yesterday I walked up to the post office
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Hi Shell
I just want to let you know I enjoy reading about your walks. I have been reading the forums for a long while but haven’t written very much. It sounds as if you live in a nice area with lots of interesting walks. I enjoy walking as well especially somewhere in nature or near water. The weather is a bit bleak at the moment and I find it a bit harder to get motivated. Even though not many people have written here lately I’m sure there are some like me who enjoy reading about your walks. Mum52
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Hi Mum 52
Nice to meet you. Thankyou for your encouraging words.
Yes the weather is quite wintery and sometimes overcast. Generally I like walking in that. It can feel invigorating and wakes me up and I like the feeling of cold cheeks yet warmish body.
Guessing you may be near a beach, lake or river.
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Today I meeted up with my nephew and his mumma. Little nephew was being carried on his mummas back. He smiled at me when I said hello. He loves likes to engage with people. His half giggle and half smile gave me a bit of a happy emotion.
We walked on a path in an old beautiful suburb. Most of these homes have lovely gardens. I walked through a pile of autumn/winter leaves left on the path. Such a crunchy sound. This path kept going over a bridge. Then we took the ramp that went to the library and then back down to the path. We ended up walking into a toy store ,and looked at toys. Before this walk we bought hot drinks to sip on while we walked. Later on I walked back to around the toy store on my own. I wanted to buy some stickers from this craft store for a project I am doing. After that I headed back
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Went for a walk with my sister around the water reservoir. I use to walk around that a fair bit with her. It was good to catch up a little. I still seem to be in the far away place in moments
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Walked a little along breakwall path and a little on the other side of the beach kiosk. The air felt invigorating on my face. I was not dressed warm enough so I didn't walk far
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