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......

[Guest_1055]

Went for a walk down at the rec. Pretty quiet. I noticed the sheep in Hobby Farm

[Doolhof]

Hi Shelley and All,

Had a walk this morning. Was feeling rather horrid before I left home, hoped a walk would help me feel a little better.

I took a magpie deterrent with me today! Might try an umbrella next time. The birds were watching me and I was watching them! No swooping happening today so that was pleasant.

At the top of a little hill, I stopped, found a sheltered spot out of most of the cold wind and enjoyed the sun on my face. I took in the view around me, took in some deep breathes and tried to have some calming thoughts about the day.

Walked home and made a start on things I wanted to do today.

Working a long day tomorrow so not sure if I will manage a walk or not.

Cheers all from Dools

[Guest_1055]

Thankyou for sharing your walk Mrs D

[Elizabeth CP]

Thanks Shell for you caring words. We had a phone meeting to plan for the NDIS plan review. I feel a bit better after that although feeling still stressed.

I love hearing about your walks Shell. They are inspiring although I an a bit jealous about you walking with your sister since my sister lives in USA.

Dools I hope you felt better after your walk. I'm glad the magpies left you alone this time. I don'tlike swooping magpies.

I went for a walk with a friend. We walked to the park built on the old quarry. It was a sunny day so very pleasant.

[Guest_1055]

Just been cycling around the block. Walking down at the rec. And one night I went walking at night with my son. We walked around the neighbourhood that goes through the small town centre.

[Guest_1055]

Hi dear Mrs D, has the horrid feeling gone now? It sounded nice and calming on the top of the hill there. Sounded like a beautiful spot to rest.

[Guest_1055]

And I too like hearing about your walks Elizabeth. And also anything else you would like to share.

It's great you got some phone help for the NDIS isn't it.

And yeah I am truly thankful I am able to walk with my sister. It is more then the walking..

Maybe the time you had walking with a friend was more then waking too. I time to like connect and chat some?

[Doolhof]

Hi Shell, Elizabeth and all,

We have had a huge weather change here! It went form 5 degrees one morning to 20 degrees at the same time this morning. I went for a walk along a different road and saw some cows in the distance. One paddock used to have sheep, but they were not there this time.

I had an appointment in a different town so went to find the waterfall. Unfortunately I came across "Private Property" signs so could not follow the path along tot he waterfall. The person who had told me about it might not have been there for a while.

I was able to have a very short walk there and took some photos of the tiny creek and the gum trees so that was nice. I went to another creek, that one was actually flowing and I could not cross it, so my walk there was very short as well.

Tomorrow morning I hope to go for a walk before I start work. I am planning on having a walk Saturday and Sunday morning before work. I will not be going to Church on Father's Day so I will go for a walk in a conservation park in memory of Dad who loved the bush.

Hope you all enjoy the great outdoors, regards from Dools

[Doolhof]

Hi Shell,

I read on another thread that you had a horrible experience recently. I'm sending you kind thoughts and hope you are able to find a way to get through what ever happened.

Some days certainly throw more at us then we feel we can cope with! Hope you find some resilience.

Kind thoughts are being sent your way. Cheers from Dools

[Guest_1055]

I think I needed this reminder today....by Chris Wark

Go Outside
Leave everything inside for a moment. Your worries, your fears, your problems, your phone . . . not your clothes.

Now it’s just you, outside in the world. Feel the air. Is it warm or cool? Is there wind? Is it still? Smell the air. What do you smell?

Stand up straight. Breathe deeply. Stretch.
Look at your surroundings. Survey the landscape. What do you see? Look at the trees, flowers, and plants. Listen for birds and insects. Look for them in the trees and bushes.

Look at the sky. Where is the sun? Are there clouds?
Take your shoes off and feel the dirt, the grass, the sand, or the rocks with your toes.

This world was created for you, and you for it.
Marvel at the miraculous and infinite complexity and beauty of nature.

You are a tiny little thing on a huge planet, and yet your Heavenly Father cares about every aspect of your life.
You are alive. And you are infinitely loved.