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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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Hi dear Shell,
I have just read your post on another thread. I am so very sorry you are struggling so much. I certainly know what that is like! I have not walked in your shoes, so I don't know exactly how you feel but I do comprehend thoughts that are very dark.
You may not want to chat about that here, so I will comment on your walk. Willy wag tails are so cute aren't they! I see one nearly every day in our garden. Recently we have had birds called something like White Winged Choughs in the garden. They are hilarious to watch. I find their antics to be very funny.
I injured my knee at work, getting up out of my chair! I must have twisted or wrenched it. The 20 minute walk was good Shell. I decided to make the most out of it and tried to be very observant of all I saw.
My sister is joining me today. We usually walk up and down hills and over rough country for a couple of hours, so guess that won't be happening today! Hopefully the knee will heal quickly.
Thinking of you Shell. I will leave you another message on the other thread. Hugs to you from Dools
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Hi Mrs D and all
I had never heard of that bird you mentioned. White winged chough, so I looked it up. Looks a bit like a crow doesn't it. The illustrations I saw, they had red beady looking eyes. All black with a few white feathers in their wings. Think it said they use mud for their nests.
Did you enjoy visiting with your sister... did you do a shorter walk with her somewhere else?
I have not walked today as yet.
Thankyou for replying to me on the other thread, I have read it. It means a lot that you awknowledged me and gave your time to me and shown interest in me as a person. And cared about what is happening with me and stuff. Just thankyou Mrs D
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I ended up walking on Coastal Walk this afternoon. It is a path that gives many views of the ocean. The water looked a sky blue colour with some good waves for the surfers. Of which I saw many of.
I walked up a few hills, which physically feels good. Helps with circulation in my body I think. Feels like I got a work out.
I walked right to the end of this path and back. I noticed 2 puppy sausage dogs waddling along the path with their human. I do like the low tummies.
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Dear Shell,
My heart breaks for people who are struggling, who are sad and finding life tough. I have been there more times than I like and know how hard and horrible it can be.
You are a very special part of the community here Shell. I hope my words were of some help and comfort. You have reached out to me in the past and I greatly appreciate that as well.
My sister and I went for a half hour walk from our home. It was almost dusk so the colours in the sky were pretty, pastel purples and pinks with light grey clouds and darker rain clouds. She stayed for dinner and we had a great chat during the evening.
The white winged chuffs (as I call them) do have bright red beady eyes! They are an hilarious bird to watch. They seem so clumsy to me. One took about 4 goes to land on a branch then looked all wonky like a clown in a circus being entertaining walking on a wire.
Your coastal walk sounds delightful. I'm not going for a walk thins morning as I am working all weekend and my knee is a little sore after yesterday.
Thinking of you Shell with kind thoughts and wishes for some calm moments and peace. Hugs from Dools
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Hey I wonder why the chuff had so many tries at landing on the branch. Didn't know how heavy he actually was... Like to much weight for the branch.
I am so glad for you that you have a sister to hang out with. And the sky does sound so pretty, the one you both saw on your walk. I visited my sister today as well. She was having an open garden at her place. She has a treasure hunt there. So I walked around her garden looking for the treasures. Treasures like lady beetles, wind in the willows toad. And many others. Noticed her chickens peeking away in the grass. Heard the mooing of the cow. Walked up the back and picked some lemons and some mandarines. That was my walk today. Around her large garden.
I too feel sad when I read about the struggles and about the pain other members go through. This is the reason I tend to stick to the staying well section and a couple of threads only. The emotional heaviness is just too much for me at the moment.
This may sound odd, but it was the fact you noticed me struggling which brought me much comfort. Not alone in it and someone is aware of me going through it sort of thing.
So you did help me Mrs D.
And Thankyou I have been experiencing more peace. Thankyou for praying. My sister commented on our peaceful I looked today. These latest struggles have led me more to seek Him.
Much peace to you Mrs D.
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All the best to you Shell. I am thankful my words were some comfort to you.
Just knowing another person cares can mean so much!
I'm catching up with my Mum today, I'm hoping we have a good day together. Not sure how much walking I will have time for today.
Chat more next time. Thinking of you, cheers and may God bless you today with HIs peace. Cheers from Dools
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Did you have a good visit with your mum? I know it can be strained a bit. Was it ok
I went for a walk on Breakwater Path this morning. I couldn't notice much around me though. It just did not register in my brain.
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Hi Shell and All,
I had a lovely day with my Mum. She had asked me to drive her to a larger town near her as she had a few things she wanted to look at and purchase.
I really enjoyed our time together, and wrote up the days events in my Gratitude diary.
Unfortunately I was really tired so didn't go for a walk after my visit with Mum. I had thought to wander around her new area and explore for 1/2 hour. Think we did enough walking in the shops for my knee anyway.
The drive there and back was lovely, out in the country taking in the scenery.
I'm going to a different town tomorrow so might stop there for a 1/2 hour walk in a park.
Sending you best wishes Shell and cheers to all from Dools
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Ah that is so good that you enjoyed your visit with your mum Mrs D. I am happy for you. Very important to be thankful. It is great you keep a journal for writing about times that you are thankful for. I don't actually have a set book to write that in, but maybe I can get one too.
Walking in the shops is still walking and moving around. Still beneficial. That is what I tell myself.
I went walking on Breakwater Path early this morning. I did enjoy this walk very much. On the drive out there, I was listening to music. The words spoke to my very soul. Even as I write this to you, I am singing it in my head. This singing in my head is so much better then dark and depressing thoughts. I just suddenly realised that. Do you like music Mrs D?
Anyways the sky was the same colour as the ocean out on the breakwall walk. I watched a black wetsuited surfer paddling out in hope to catch a wave. Then he seemed to go under the white foamy bit as it crashed on him, then he or she reappeared again. I am not sure what happens to the surfboard while that happens.
I kept walking to the end, saw Comfy Rock. It looked wet as if wet by the recent rain or a large wave. I did not sit on it, just turned around and briskly walked back.
Heard the noise from a cargo ship horn. First the deep horn noise then a beautiful long lasting echo throughout the port. I just find the echo beautiful. The echo sounds more beautiful when the weather is sort of misty and not too windy. Which is what it was like this morning.
I also walked briskly up and back to the local supermarket. Its about a 20 minute walk up there and 20 minutes back.
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Hi Shell and All,
I went for a walk at dawn, watched the sun rise and wandered home again. It was quite cold here. My knee managed to cope with a 40 minute walk so I was pleased with that.
Yes, I do like music Shell and enjoy singing in the car when no one is with me. Sometimes I make up the words to the song as I don't remember what they are, and some times I have no idea what the people are singing anyway so made up words work well!
The next two days I will; be working then have appointments after so long days. Hope to go for awalk before work both days.
Cheers to you Shell and to all reading, from Mrs. D.
