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.
moomythankyou for those lovely pics...really did cheer me up...
@zumbafan.....loving the idea of seated ballet for older (middle-aged)ladies!!!
Violetsniff they use their feet and arms l would say they are 70s. My daughter calls it her Gold class
Hello Fruit Loops and Walkers
Ladies I did it, after looking at the thread and the photos, I have done my first walk of the New Year, it was a little over a mile and I will say I am pleased with myself, as one, I actually went out and walked and two, I mentioned in a previous post I hadn't felt to 'safe' whilst walking before, today was a good day. If I hadn't made this effort I'd of hardly moved all day as I've been working at the computer - I need to walk/move to get these blood sugars down.
I say Nighty Night to everyone and lets see what tomorrow brings, I really must make the effort.
Sending love and hugs xxx
Well done WhatHappened! Fantastic! Now you've done it once yiu can do it again! Go girl! Xxx
Onwards and flatwards (don't do hills) and keep walking if you can!
WhatHappened.Well done!!
it is hardest the first time,as seaspirit44 says....
walking a little every day was my little goal after my op.Even if it was just to the post box.Eventually you get more confident x
If you are afraid to do this yet,maybe also you could do some “passive exercises”?
While sitting at your desk you could do little up and sown movements with your feet...circular arm movements...etc...this might not seem like much but we used to get patients to do them when on bedrest.
valuable aid to circulation,and prevention of complications....
I have heard walking and swimming are the best exercises.
xxkeep on walking xx
Thanks! The crafts thread looks fascinating.
This morning the weather in Leeds is stunning so I had to go to the park. A photo to raise the spirits:
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