Well. Welcome to this thread.
You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.
This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.
It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.
The idea is that you can do any of these or none:
Well here goes.
Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.
Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.
PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.
To commemorate the original home of British motor racing......Amelie, you will no doubt know this one!
Hugs xxx
Moomy
A certain Jacmatholmad made me walk FOREVER. 10km
But we did find a little house we might buy....... on the Thames ..... when my Premium Bonds come up
Little concerned about flooding though
Just to add to the rose chat.............. It is a flower. There that covers most of horticultural knowledge. So no quiz team for me on that subject
Leolady56 - now in the recovery position zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Life is like a boxing match, defeat is declared not when you fall ..... But when you refuse to stand up again ....... So, I get knocked down but I get up again. x
Hello Ladies,
I've not been on this thread before but I love Leolady56's title for it and I must admit to being inspired to do a bit more walking because of seeing this pop up on the group every single day....
Bit of history (I'll keep it brief). When I was 17 I had a major road accident and was told there was a 1 in a million chance of keeping my leg - they managed it - 2 years in a wheelchair and at 21 had my final operation to fix my ankle into a better walking position. (I actually took up horse riding at 30 and this made such a difference). I can walk, but not far. I was diagnosed with BC last year and unlike many of you poor ladies, I didn't suffer any fatigue from operation or radio. I thank my lucky stars I didn't have to have chemo and I constantly feel for you ladies that have to go through it.
I joined a gym as I figured exercise, food etc was the way to go to improve mind and body. I had a go on the walking machine - and realised it was strengthening my leg. So, I've been doing some walking out and about now, not taking the car when I once would have done. Most days I can do 6000+ steps - and sometimes even 10,000 - might not be a lot for some, but it is a huge amount for me with a dodgy leg ;). When I'm walking, I think of Lindsey's thread.
On Monday, it struck me that this IS walking back to happiness!
I had my first annual mammogram Monday and the doctor looked at my scans immediately and told me they "looked good" ..(so for other ladies that have to wait a fortnight - try asking if the doctor will look at results straight away - you never know!! ). I've done as Lindsey has suggested in her post and aided by an improved diet I have and will continue to 'walk back to happiness'.
All the best to everyone who participates in this thread on an ongoing basis. (I have a couple of jobs, so can't get involved as much as I would like in threads such as this one).
oooo...gorgeous rose!
thanks for all suggestions...wish I knew...
may ask the gardenenr when I see him ...but hardly ever do...
I fifnished the tapstry cushion which will wing its’ way to My twin soon as a present...I put soft muslin on the back as his daighter is autistic,and I hope she will love the soft squishiness of it.....xx
