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Walking for Wellness and Healthy Habits

OaktreeSenior Contributor

Walking for Wellness and Healthy Habits

  • So I took part in Topic Tuesday this evening on Physical Activity for Mental Health. I feel motivated so I am going to give up my couch potato ways and start to make an effort to get outside to walk for exercise. I am hoping that I will improve my mental health whilst losing weight and increasing fitness. I am going to keep you updated about my progress here. Feel free to join in - the more the merrier! Maybe we can help motivate each other.

Meggle

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sol_87Senior Contributor

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Hey @Oaktree @TAB @Dimity @Delicatessen @perspective

It is great to hear you got out yesterday @Oaktree

I went for my first walk in days this afternoon. I definitely had an upswing towards good mental health yesterday, but I am still moving very slowly today. Everything still feels like an effort.

Has anyone else been on any nice weekend walks so far?

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TABSenior Contributor

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'Pub crawl' now .... @sol_87 couple kms

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sol_87Senior Contributor

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Hehe, @TAB that is awesome. Enjoy 🙂

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

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@sol_87 , @Oaktree , @TAB , @Dimity , @Delicatessen

I have walked to the hospital and then back home again after visiting my mum

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DimitySenior Contributor

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Love to you @Shaz51 as you sit with your mum.

I walked to the shops for a light globe... not stocked... so a looong walk to Bunnings tomorrow or wait til Monday for a bus

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DelicatessenSenior Contributor

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Am not coping too well with having to take a break from walking this weekend. My sciatica, which has been problematic for some months, has now got the better of me. Physio isn’t working. So up for some tests starting tomorrow.

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RiverSealModerator

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Hi @Delicatessen,

Sorry to hear that you can't go out walking this weekend but have you thought of other options for movement at home. Like online yoga or doing some stretches to get your body moving at least? I know a good online yoga instructor on YouTube if you would like a link?

Sometimes we just need a rest too and come back to what we enjoy when we can.

Take Care

RiverSeal

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DelicatessenSenior Contributor

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Hi @RiverSeal thanks for your kind thoughts. It actually hurts when I move period at the moment so won’t take you up on your offer of yoga. Just propped up on my. Couch with a blanket over me. Will try again next weekend.

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RiverSealModerator

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My favorite spot is on the couch under a blanket so enjoy @Delicatessen ❤️

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DimitySenior Contributor

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All the best @Delicatessen I trust the investigations will be constructive and you can get better before your trip.

I had a long walk today to the nearest Bunnings... worthwhile on several fronts.

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