Walking back to Happiness

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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:

  1. Post when you have walked.
  2. Post how many minutes you walked for.
  3. Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
  4. Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
  5. Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
  6. A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
  7. On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

 

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.

  • If only we had not had to deal with all the emotional and mental poop that cancer manages to bring to our lives we would all be size 10 and planning for Olympic gold. But we had all the poop; we are still here; we support one another; we support new people and we have a giggle with our virtual friends

    Now stop beating yourself up or I will pop by to help you de-clutter (read the other post). I am good at binning

    Hugs 

    Leolady56

    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

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Leolady56

    Haworth to Oxenhope. Gorgeous walk. 

  • Loving the walking pics... such variety and beautiful scenery. 

    ... so pleased you had a fab time walking. Can understand it tiring you out a bit. You’ve got some great plans for 2019.

    I went off the boil after the first Jan ...was tired and grumpy...but perked up from yesterday after I adjusted my mental attitude and increased my activities. A 2 hour walk sounds really good and that is my aim as long as it’s not freezing outside as I don’t do ‘the cold’ these days. 

    Happy walking, aquarobics etc

    hugs xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Flossie25

    Hiya

    Lovely pics so far this year, here’s one from my walk yesterday.

    Keep it up!

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Home from Whitby and full of cold.  So didn't walk far today.  Just to Aldi and back and that doesn't warrant a picture . . . . 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Flossie25

    I totally agree that the cold is a proper problem - generally! And in my case still post op and the cold makes me suffer. 

    I really hope it warms up soon.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Knaresborough in a little bit of winter sun this morning. A lovely gentle walk - Yorkshire rocks people!

  • Awww ...my sympathies are with you!! After last winter when it snowed 4-5 times around here...I also decided I don’t “do” cold anymore!!

    I also have a cold so my sympathies with those who have one!

    Went and did Sunday School this morning! Loved it ...walking back to happiness. In my own sweet way!! 

    Anyway...we have SUNSHINE!!!! 

  • So many with colds ... but tis  the season. Hope you all get well soon.

    Not so cold today but just hoofed it round the shops so far. Warmed up by doing wii fit for half an hour before going out

    hope it’s a good day for all

    xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Went to post a letter and an hour and 5km later I got back home

    So glad I did. Makes sat here writing to you all, worth the effort

    So pics

    Badger sett:

    Horses home of rest 

    Pretty view:

    Determined to get my butt in gear and get out again. Too much pontificating and need to shove these lazy bones out of the door

    Leolady56

    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