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.

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    Former Member in reply to Former Member

    Bashed boobies, colds, IT issues blimey I turn my back for a few minutes and all hell breaks lose.

     cheers doll I am in the broiler category. My bones may just make a good stew ! I went through menopause apparently. Apparently my body has decided on a rerun. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN last time around. Apparently I am good at making oestrogen. Who knew???? Maybe I could bottle it

    Yesterday I had a big day out in the CITY. Not much to gallop about but lots of underground and even on and off the same train scenario. At a Champs meet up next to MI6. I had worn appropriate dark clothes, a scarf wrapped around my face. I watched SPOOKS. I knew what was expected of me. I thought I could pass as Judi Dench

    So back to walking for me again until I get hit by the chemo/ rads train which is looking like a definite. I will be as healthy as I can if someone could stop them all selling choccy and wine . I mean really how rude and wrong of them

    STILL without my phone so no pics

    But I am out and about with a lovely lady this Friday she can take pics

    Leolady56

  • Hahaha, Leolady, I used to be a Champ and when I first went to Mac Towers hubs had been 'following' me on 'Find friends' and was worried I'd been hoiked into MI6! He was quite tickled to see my photos overlooking it! 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

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    Hi  

    You made me chuckle, my oestrogen is in the confused.com section, but my cold could do with broiler broth :)

    I am sorry you are having to face the chemo/rads scenario but I hope you find strength in chocolate and wine also with Easter on the horizon plenty of chocolates about                

    Debs xx

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    Hi  

    I can really sympathise as I used to get hives they are such a pain have you tried refrigerated Aloe vera on them, hopefully your stress sudsides and blue sunny skies are around the corner

    I love daffodils that are outside I wish they lasted all year, last week whilst I was out, theres a woodland walk across the road from where I live and a woman was picking the wild daffs, yes I did shout at her to stop I was incensed that they are there for everyones enjoyment and not for selfish people to help themselves

    Debs xx

  • @Happybird...so nice to hear from you,and sorry you not been able to go out.My great nephew was sick and taken into Hospital last night with a temp of 41.5!!!!!I didnt know anything about this until lunch time today as Granny went away she phoned to “keep me in the loop”....

    Have been up to see my little grt nephew.he has been very poorly and when his Granny told me today I was nearly in tears.So walked up and took BOTH sets of his trains ,2 bananas,and my knitting .Wasnt sure what I would find as Granma away today ,but Daddy with him..He drank all his milk and took his medicine for Daddy.When I saw him pale but quite well,I was so rleieved and when he told me about someone in Hosp yesterday who sneezed and did something else rude at same time,I burst out,half crying half laughing in relief.Auntie  wouldnt normally laugh at such 5hings obviously...we had some nice cuddles and played hide nad seek with little men and coloured and chatted and he showed me the latest dance”Macarama”xxx

    I have never had children ....

    Anyway put tracker on...it seems I did 1.5km in 17. Minutes!!(no car )

    Love the daffodil @Happybird xx


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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    Hi  

    I was glad to hear your great nephew is on the mend, fingers crossed that he gets home very soon, I too would see the funny side of a sneeze and something rude,  I also have great nephew and great niece whom are pre-school and they are so precious and such fun 

    I also never had children....I couldn't face all the years of doing school runs:)

    Well done for 1.5km I hope to be back out there soon

    xx

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    Helloooo to everyone

    I only seem to get to post in snatches these days but I do read everything.

    Sympathy to all suffering, waiting, recovering or putting up with additional rubbish be that folk, events or health.

    Well the good news is that my man got confirmation today that his accommodation can go ahead HURRAY!

    So walking today (and previous days with crossed fingers as he had the keys) was back and forth to his cottage and mine transporting stuff. As there are lots of stairs at mine (the reason its unsuitable for him) even my aches have aches and I am posting from the bath... Gingerbread candled and bubbles....

    Ooh fatigue...and hives....sheesh, I have Fibromyalgia which basically means you ate wrecked, major symptoms fatigue and pain, but....often it is a hive like sensation, electric ants in your skin that WON'T stop.

    Believe me I have tried everything and if calling the fire brigade or the FBI would have helped they would be on speed dial. I took to reading in the bath for hours simply because my hands couldn't leave the book to scratch...which didn't relieve anyway.

    But....the strangest thing worked like magic.. You can get a huge tub in 'cheap ' shops under names like Freeze, Ice etc...it is blue menthol gel...sounds quite contraindicative but the relief is sooooo good and as it's so cheap you can slap loads on.

    Just realised I should have tried to tag this but hope it helps.

    Well done to those getting out or thinking about it especially fabulous aunties.

  • @Shimmering Unicorn...that was funny.And I love the idea of the gel...fabulous!

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    I am new to site - and new to BC... bugger.
     
    Walking back to happiness definitely made me smile… I love exercise and it is a big part of my life.
     
    As a breast awareness girl (fibrocystic right breast) I found my lump (left breast) at the end of 2017 but delayed seeing a specialist as my father passed away and I needed to go home to Australia and be with my family.. On 5 March I had lumpectomy and 5 lymph nodes removed and yesterday was upgraded to Stage 2 (lymph nodes and margin all clear – yay) PR+ ER+ HER2+ (Fish negative - yay) but still waiting on Oncotype Dx genomic test to ascertain if I need chemo given history. 
     
    It has been a sad and crap start to the year.
     
    Cancer is definitely technical so have been reading all your wonderful posts and doing my own research. It does take some time to get your head around – and I wake up some days and think ‘what the hell’.  Actually most days.
     
    Im an Aussie, but London is home (12 years) though currently working in Qatar Doha (Middle East) an work is amazing, hospital/care/treatment have been fabulous (and fast) but there is no online community and I support MacMillan foundation so  this is the community I would like to call home for a while.  My Husband is beautiful and my friends and family are beside me across the world – but already I can feel the benefit of joining a community that understands what my journey is really like.   I have learnt that patience and I need to become friends – so far we are not on speaking terms. 
     
    I went back to work following surgery and  got out into the fresh air for walks (currently not 45+ - though summer is coming) –  admittedly I was shocked by how tired I was and that my underarm and armpit felt like they were caught in a vice – and I did rest when I needed (Netflix became my friend) but for me being active and working (when I can) is the approach I am taking – and so far so good….  
    Yesterday I was signed off to go back to my first love – Yoga… and boy did this make me cry with happiness when I rolled out my mat in class and did a wonderful mindful class – stayed away from handstands as thought that may not be in the ‘moderate exercise’ list – my husband made me sit down and discuss ‘moderate’ with him before I left the house ha ha….
     
    Anyway I am sure I will have lots of questions and will join others threads once I have treatment plan but wanted to say hi to an amazing group of people.
     

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    Former Member in reply to Violetsniff

    Cannon, hope your great nephew gets better very soon so he can go home.

    Feeling good today - a rarity after the T!! - so joined a friend for a walk and a natter. Felt great to be outdoors spotting the signs of spring.

    Hope those of us not able to get out and about due to illness or s/e will feel better soon xx