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.

  • Loving these photos-a little different and dramatic, …

    I looked out on a very foggy day this morning so won’t be taking any today…but here’s one I took yesterday…

    lmy old nursey friend came to see me and take me out…I am so fortunate with her as a friend she doesn’t realise how kind she is being….sorry unable to load photos x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Fantastic thread idea.  

     I was doing a big group exercise class twice a week for about a year.  I found after a while that the pace was getting increasingly difficult to keep up with.  Although the instructor allowed me to go at my own rhythm I over heard someone in the class commenting on my coordination so that knocked my confidence and I stopped going.  I did enjoy going but when you hear a comment like that, it is upsetting.  The things people say to or about you in survivorship sometimes are questionable, but Ive learned that it’s important to understand that compassion goes a long way in living well beyond cancer.  

    I started a new exercising program that is specifically designed for cancer survivors and it’s working out good so far.  The focus is on survivorship rather than the things I can’t do.  I do a class twice a week and go on walks every other day.  


    This week I did 100 minutes of structured exercise, a 3km walk and the rest has been active with other normal stuff like working, family and general day to day level activity.  

    Thanks for making this thread Leolady56

  • Welcome to the thread ! It’s my favourite thread, I dip in and out of others but this is the one where I post regularly. I’ve recently started an exercise class for cancer survivors and love the fact that we’re encouraged to work at our own pace, no competitive nonsense. And a cuppa in the hall afterwards for a bit of a chat. But my main thing is walking, mainly with my best friend who’s as daft as I am as neither of us care about the weather. I also took up Nordic walking on the advice of a lympheodema nurse and really love it. 

    No photos from today’s wet dog walk but hopefully some tomorrow.

    Fab photos from your lovely holiday . Stay there as long as you can as France’s rates seem to be skyrocketing. Hopefully on the way down by the time you travel back. Love to all, HFxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  • Hello Violetsniff,  So sorry I haven’t replied to you and thank you for getting in touch.  Someone suggested taking MagNesium which I have started and it seems to be helping.  I cant walk at all at the mo as `I have just had an eye operation.  I can only see out of one eye so apologies for any typos.  I can wait to get walking again.  My fur baby has gone to stay with ny son while I recover from this.  Its called Fuchs Dystrophy (nice eh), my eye condition,  As if cancer is not enough. Well done for your walking, keep it up.  And good wishes to everyone.  J xxx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Lacomtekp

    Hello - glad to help identify the Eucalyptus! They had the same problem on (Portuguese) Madeira - raging forest fires a few years ago. Enjoy the temperature - it's chilly further north. Your mountains trip sounds and looks fabulous.

    It's great that we can enjoy each others' photos without having to / being able to travel, too!
     

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Welcome to the thread - I only joined a few days ago myself. Like I dip in and out of other threads but can see this being a regular one.

    Sorry to hear you were judged for how you walk and hope that the cancer survivors program turns out to be better. I am a Walking for Health (Ramblers) walk leader and would definitely nip that in the bud with some kind words if it happened on a walk. Our over 55s walk - mostly folk with diabetes - is very gentle definitely non-competitive.

    I mentioned that I'd experiment with Active10 - a 'brisk walk' is definitely nothing too strenuous and the good news is that the app measures brisk steps cumulatively, so you can do 6 mins, have a break and then do another 6, and hey presto, you've done your first 10 mins with two to spare!

    Anyway, I've done my walk for today and can enjoy the blue sky and fluffy clouds from the sofa for the rest of this morning...    

  •  Hi  and Hi again !!I I do hope your eye becomes better soon,how annoying sxxx

    Hi also …I was interested in your tale about the gym as something very similar happened to me.I overheard someone saying something about me,about the difficulties face ing me ,and it embarrassed me and I left too.I think we are left with an acute sensitivity to these comments too,or maybe it is just me?!?!

    I am so pleased you have found a programme which helps you ,do stick with it !!

    i left Slimming World too,but that was mainly because I had reached my goal,but it wasn’t helped by a tin-pot hitler nearly arresting me for having the temerity to pass my cup over to be washed properly in the kitchen…it is a long story but it had all been agreed and was the cleanest safest action …but the resident TPH decided to stop me in my tracks on my way back,grasp my arm,in an armlock,and in front of everyone tell me off.Afterwards she found out I had actually done the right thing and came,maskless,to lean over me and apologise in my ear.I asked her how she would do it and she said she collected them and washed them in the toilets.

    I rest my case.

    PS I am continuing to lose weight ….

    Anyway….a little photo of the beautiful sunshine yesterday over the river ….

  • My rapid walk today (I was tight for time) was into town and back, no photos. 
    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi Violetsniff What a terrible thing to have happened to you.  People can be so insensitive.  Still can’t see out of eye check up on Friday.  Enjoy your walks and well done for losing weight.  J x

  • Had a lovely walk with my old work colleagues today round Eastham Country Park on the Wirral. Very muddy and awful to see some huge trees that were brought down in the storms but was so good to get out with friends 




    I’m always the photo taker on our outings as I don’t like having my photo taken but slipped up in the last one as caught myself in the mirror Face palm xx

    SantababyHeart