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......

[Doolhof]

Hi Shelll,

I will say some of the truck drivers are wonderful and slow right down. When I hear a car or truck approaching on a dirt road, I try to gauge the direction of the wind and head over the other side of the road if there will be less dust there, depending on where the wind is blowing and if it is safe to do so.

This morning I am cooling the house down, I've opened doors and windows and have as yet not found the enthusiasm for a walk! Maybe a bit later or this evening. It is not going to be quite as hot today as yesterday.

Maybe I should put me shoes on and go for a walk!

[Guest_1055]

So nice having fresh air flowing through the house isn't it.

Yeah I would encourage you to just go for a walk if you can. Sometimes the enthusiasm just isn't there I know. But truly it is a good thing to move if you physically can. Often I will feel thankful afterwards.

I am talking to myself at the moment as well. As I am just laying here sort of feeling discouraged and parts of me feels like giving up. I am so much struggling with comfort eating. It makes me feel like a slug, so lethargic. And it does make it more challenging to walk when I am like this.

Anyways Mrs D...Have a good day

[Guest_1055]

Went for a walk on the breakwall again. I walked with my sister out there this time.

[Doolhof]

Hi Shelll,

I did push myself out for a walk. I sort of enjoyed it. My mind is doing the disconnection/dissociate thing where it is sometimes hard for me to remember if I have actually done something or not as it just doesn't feel real.

As covid hot spots are popping up all over Adelaide now, I made a trip to the city to try and buy some items I needed before it is unsafe to go there. I went, I walked, I wandered I bought little. I came home, parked the car and wondered if I was actually leaving or arriving home!

I might go for a walk later. I spotted some more trees and bushes that have collapsed in the garden so I will get the hand saw out and see how much I can cut back.

My sister sent a message if I want to go walking today. I do but I told her I don't.

[Guest_1055]

It's a challenge to know what to say Mrs D. But wondering if all the stress you have been under at work etc triggers the unrealness.

Anyway it is good you went out walking

[Guest_1055]

Went out the default walk... Breakwall Path. Pretty nice out. Saw parts of a tree with leaves and a few logs floating in the port.

[Guest_1055]

Went for a walk our there again. See a dog with skinny little legs wearing a yellow raincoat. It was jumping around. Pretty cute.

Feel far away and still tired today. Glad I walked to the end and back. Thankful I am still moving.

[Doolhof]

Hi Shelll and All reading,

Yes Shelll I am very much aware of how much I allow work to affect me some days. It is going to become increasingly busier leading up to Christmas. New Covid Rules are just going to add to the pressure.

This morning I went for a walk to help clear my mind before work again later today. The wheat crops have all dried out, in one place they cover a low hill and look like a pale faded yellow ocean as the wind blows over it.

The canola crop has been harvested. There were galahs, parrots and other birds looking for food in the paddock, they flew off when I approached, the galahs were screeching in their loud manner.

The road was relatively quiet of traffic. I could hear the wind rustling in the wild oats growing on the sides of the road. I saw a butterfly and a few bees.

It felt good to have been out for a walk. The breeze was cool and refreshing.

Thinking of you Shelll and thanks for all your encouragement, cheer all from Dools

[Guest_1055]

Your last walk you wrote about was so beautifully descriptive Mrs D.. Loved it. Can you eat the wild oats at all?

[Doolhof]

i Shelll,

I went on the same walk again this morning and saw a kangaroo in one of the paddocks in the distance. There was a little more colour in the sky today.

I'm not sure if you can eat the wild oats or not! I would have to Google that. As I have Coeliac disease and can not eat normal oats, I would also have to check their gluten levels. Good question though. There are millions of them growing in our region and are well over a metre high. Quite the fire risk.

Tomorrow I may walk along a different road in our town I seem to have been sticking to the two roads closest to us lately.

Yesterday I found work to be very stressful. I wanted a walk but it was too hot so I went to the supermarket which has few people that time of day and wandered up and down the isles looking at stuff. The bright coloured packaging, nice displays of fruit and veg, Christmas goodies and items in the freezer department I never look at usually helped ease the stress of the day.

An added bonus was some gluten free ice cream to go with the gluten free cones I bought a while ago. A lovely treat after dinner.

Cheers to you and all reading from Dools