Snowing and blowing and nippy this morning. My book says to exercise every day but only really really hard so many days and then less hard so many days - or something. (people hear what they want to) So, I didn't quite go all the way around and walked mostly cuz I was wearing my hiking boots and snowpants and kept the dog on the leash on the busy dirt road that at least two cars or trucks go by while we're out and the dog doesn't understand "get out of the road" yet. But she knew she was on the leash for a reason and came cowering when I called to put her back on as we approached the county road again.
It still took me an hour to get around with my trudging pace. However, when I found myself taking slow baby steps, I caught myself and lengthened my stride. good for me.
About half way around I tied my scarf around my head and hat... funny how fashion just goes right out the window when you're uncomfortable. My nose runs and I huff and puff. Not a glamourous picture.
Speaking of uncomfortable, apparently it was the valerian making my hip fall asleep at night. Says right there on the back of the bottle not to take it if you have low blood pressure... and that's me.. miss no circulation. So, I haven't taken any and the problem seems to have subsided. Motherwort and scullcap tincture, hops and mint tea along with this rigorous exercise and I slept o.k. anyway.
I'm quite proud of myself for getting out there three days in a row. And only the rest of my life to go. What inspiration!
Good for you!! Really. I wondered how things would go when the weather got bad. I remember that Dad went walking every single day, no matter the weather. His doctor once asked him if he exercised and Dad said he walked. The doctor than asked what he did when the weather was bad and Dad replied that he walked anyway.
ReplyDeleteWhen I had my job at the community college, there was a nice sidewalk which encircled the campus. It was a one-mile circle. I would walk around and around - 3 times during lunch. I would think of Dad and I would go for these walks when it was cold, when it was snowing, whatever the weather. One time it was a real Nor'easter with the cold and wind and sheets of rain coming down. I don't know why, but I walked anyway. That was a little overboard as I came back in after lunch dripping wet, sitting at my work desk rather pathetic looking. I no longer have that job and I now must wear dresses and heels where I work, so walking "no matter the weather" isn't happening. Sigh.
Still, I am encouraged by reading your triumphs. Good for you.