forty minutes
@GardenGerty (169489)
United States
January 13, 2016 8:55am CST
I did take my walk this morning, before eating my hearty oatmeal. It was light, I went out to my yard and moved more packing containers to the house then walked in a different part of our small town.
In total I was out and about for forty minutes.
It is much nicer than trying to walk around in Wal Mart like I did yesterday when I went in with my husband to his work. I had to do that so I could go with my sister to her appointment with the foot doctor. Her foot is healing nicely and she is glad she had the work done.
So, here I am, being accountable and trying to get started on a work at home day.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I hope it is okay that you are doing that with an injured knee. It sounds as if you automatically make it part of your day.
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@LadyDuck (502653)
• Italy
14 Jan 16
@GardenGerty My doctor told me to walk, not running or jogging, simple walking for no more than half an hour.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13 Jan 16
It sounds like you did get your day off to a good start,
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
It was good. I need to go out today, after I grab a shower.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
Please take care of yourself and feel better soon.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
13 Jan 16
I haven't done tons yet, but I did take out the trash, and get some lego's up on sale online, I have some other stuff to sell too, just not cleaned and posted yet
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
You sound like you are doing well. Top chore this morning is to clean the cat litter tray for me.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
15 Jan 16
@GardenGerty that is a huge chore in of itself, lol.
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
13 Jan 16
Good for you. I take it it's also nice enough outside to get that much walking in. I got on the treadmill last night and might do so tonight, but as I will be at church tonight with kids, it might not be necessary to do that. I might get plenty of exercise at church.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
It sounds like you will get your exercise at church. Yes, in the afternoon it was actually in the fifties.
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 16
@GardenGerty This time the game was all on the kids, leaders were not active in it.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I put nuts and seeds in my oatmeal and raisins. It is quite tasty and healthy too.
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@T_gray (7772)
• Salina, Kansas
14 Jan 16
@GardenGerty oh that sounds yummy. I usually do the raisins. Sometimes I am bad and do cinnamon sugar. I need to stop doing that. Maybe just the cinnamon will be ok
@allknowing (153529)
• India
14 Jan 16
My daily chores help me with miles of walking. (lol)
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
When the weather is nicer there will be more outdoor chores that will get a good workout for me.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
13 Jan 16
Nice that you got to walk early GG.
I hope you get tons done today!
Glad to read your sisters foot is healing well.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
It makes her life a bit better not to have that nagging pain in her toe.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
It is great, but it also made my nap sweeter as well.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
That is true. You do not have to spend a lot of money to be there.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
Since we do not have a mall, Wal Mart is the next best place to walk indoors.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
That is the key, a little every day. I am sure I will have hot and windy days at some point.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
The terrain outdoors at my home also gives me a workout because it has lots of hills. It is a more challenging walk. The fresh air is great as well.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
13 Jan 16
I have been awful about my exercise, I just can't get motivated.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I am hoping that the walking will stretch out my back some. It has developed some serious spasms.
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I wish I had a place to walk around. Can't do it in this neighborhood. The cars speed down the road way too fast. I fear getting struck.
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@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
15 Jan 16
@GardenGerty Uneven pavement, hairs in the carpet, patterns on flooring, I trip on everything.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
This little old town is quiet, but the paving is not real smooth. My largest danger is twisting my ankle and falling.
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@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
You do seem to get the room mates who need extra assistance. They need to pair you up with someone else who would walk with you.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I think I would like Nordic walking poles. Yes, swinging the arms is great. I do not have a nearby sandy beach, but perhaps I can find a play ground or park with sand.
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
Some people have difficulty walking. I did until I got some work done on my foot and it helped my knee and hip. I used to limp badly but most of the time now I do not.
@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
14 Jan 16
@GardenGerty Hey happy to hear that now your health is progressive and you enjoying your walk. Keep going
@GardenGerty (169489)
• United States
14 Jan 16
I was curious about something and walked to check it out.
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