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......

Doolhof · ‎08-01-2017

Dear Shelley,

I'm so very sorry that guy at the gym was so unpleasant to you. I could use a lot of words here to describe what I think about his attitude.

Good on you for not running out of the gym. That may have been my reaction as well. Either that or I might have yelled and screamed at him. You chose the best option for yourself. Congratulations for sticking to it!

Yes, I am the one who has the little pedal machine and I did use it the other day.

I wasted some of yesterday feeling rather down and depressed. Last year I bought a reasonable depth and good sized frame structure pool. My husband has told me he is not going to help me put it up this year and is going to sell it on Gumtree.

Due to my confused brain I need his help to work out how to put it together and how to keep the water healthy in the summer, run the pump and so on.

It was 40 degrees here yesterday. A dip in the pool would have been good, plus I used to do my hydro exercises in there. I was rather annoyed.

Anyway, today is a bit cooler so I might try going for a walk tonight or use my pedal exercise thing.

Elizabeth, yesterday I had some dark chocolate and one biscuit. I then grabbed a book to read and later did a bit of crocheting so my hands were busy!

Cheers ladies and All, hope you all find some encouragement and determination to stick to your plans!

From Dools

Elizabeth CP · ‎08-01-2017

Hi Shell & Dools, Shell some people are very intelligent re science etc but don't understand that others don't know as much as them & learn differently. A good teacher assesses the 'student;s; current status & adjusts their explanation to suit. What I am trying to say is the problem is the guy not you. He was unable to explain things clearly. You can't be expected to know how a machine works if you have never seen one before so not understanding is normal not a reflection of you being unintelligent.

Dools I'm annoyed too. Your husband should be helping you!!! Things like that usually need a couple of people working together to put it up effectively.

I;m looking forward to finishing the mrdication It makes my mouth taste horrible. I feel very tired but unsure if that is the meds or lack of sleep due to heat & husband's coughing. I need to go I might start a new thread because I am very anxious following a bad night but don't have time to discuss it know

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Guest_1055 · ‎08-01-2017

Hey Mrs D,

Thanks heaps for caring about me, that is how I felt when I read the words you wrote to me in regards to the abrupt man in the gym. Happy tears now....

Gee I wish I could help you put up your pool... It would be so nice and cool for you. And such a great idea to do hydro exercises. I am guessing that is like aqua aerobics or water walking or something.... I wonder if there are any hints or "how to's" on YouTube. I don't know, but maybe you could follow others instructions in a video little by little or something. And is there a pool around where you live?

So sorry you are feeling down too, wish I could cheer you up.

Love Shell xx

Guest_1055 · ‎08-01-2017

Hi Elizabeth,

Hope you are sleeping more soundly at the moment. It is around 11:30pm. I wrote a post in your new thread, but it hasn't come through as yet.

Anyway thank you so much for the kind words you said to me in regards to the gym incident. You gave me a different perspective on the whole incident. I have concluded that you were right.The guy actually said sorry to me today. So yay!

I do hope you start to feel better soon Elizabeth.

Love

Shell xx

Elizabeth CP · ‎09-01-2017

I'm glad the person apologised & you are feeling better re gym incident. Perhaps he was feeling frustrated with himself for not explaining well enough & that came across as criticising you.

It is cooler today so I was able to my walk without feeling hot or having to rush to get out before the heat. I had a broken nights sleep due to my husband's coughing but stayed in bed later than normal. Took hubby to the GP who reassured us it was not on the chest but she gave him meds to assist his breathing. Hopefully that helps. Meanwhile no long walks or other outings together.

Doolhof · ‎10-01-2017

Hi Shelley and Elizabeth,

It is great the guy at the gym was able to apologise to you Shelley, that is wonderful

Hope your husband is doing a bit better Elizabeth!

Once my husband makes up his mind about something that is that. There is an indoor pool in a town 30 kilometres away. When I worked in that area I used to got o the pool first.

The hydrotherapy exercises are designed to help with my back problem so are beneficial for strength and flexibility. I will have to work on what I can do around that.

Yesterday I went for a walk with a girlfriend and today I forced myself out the door for an hours walk up and down hills again! This time I took a bottle of water with me.

While I was walking I tried to take note of all the beautiful and interesting things around me in nature.

Wishing you both a good day with positive thoughts.

Cheers from Mrs. Dools

Elizabeth CP · ‎10-01-2017

I haven't had time to walk today. I cut my hedge this morning before it heated up. It is a tall hedge over 3m high so lots of climbing up & down ladders shifting the ladder along the hedge as well as reaching across the hedge to reach the other side. I was very tired by the end so I definitely got some exercise & my hedge looks much better.

Guest_1055 · ‎10-01-2017

Hi Mrs D and Elizabeth and anyone else who maybe reading

And wasn't it nice that the guy apologised. 🙂 happy tears

I haven't walked today either, nor done anything that even sounds like exercise. And both you, Mrs D and Elizabeth have done super good. And I am now visualising someone with outstretched arms reaching across clipping a hedge with large hedging shears whilst standing on a ladder and many rolling hills. So thanks heaps for that.

I am feeling very unmotivated at the moment. But .....this day isn't over yet. There is about 3 hours left.

Anyway good on you Mrs D and Elizabeth....

Elizabeth CP · ‎10-01-2017

Hi I did a walk tonight when it cooled down. I actually use an electric hedge trimmer. It would take forever with shears due to the height & width. It is still tiring holding the trimmer with its vibrations.

Guest_1055 · ‎11-01-2017

Haha Elizabeth! Indeed, I did think you would use some sort of electric hedge cutter. But the truth is I haven't really seen much of one, so I didn't know exactly what it looked like, therefore it is too hard to imagine one. So the picture in my imagination was pair of large brown shearing type ones. Most likely an image from seeing my own grandad or dad using one.

And good on you for going for a walk.

xx