Daily Movement - Sunday, June 13

[Jenny in Florida]

Good morning. I'm tired this morning and can't think of anything cute to say. Here's hoping someone else will chime in?

These threads are for those who'd like accountability and encouragement in doing intentional daily movement. Anyone may join in at any time!

[Jenny in Florida]

Kicked off the new summer walking challenge with 3.7K. No fast-walking "sprints" this morning because I woke up extra sore and stiff. Usually, once I get started walking it kind of works itself out, but just putting one foot in front of the other was what I could manage today.

I did some gentle leg/arm exercises, fewer reps but enough to be able to say I did it, and opted to skip the stationary bike for today.

In theory, I am going to the community pool for the first time this afternoon, although I am having a weird anxiety issue about putting on a swim suit and appearing in public (for the first time) with my post-mastectomy flatness on display. It's been almost two years, and most of the time I'm good, but every now and then I get all self-conscious about it. (A trip to JoAnn fabrics got to me a couple of weeks ago.) 

In any case, probably a second walk this evening will be necessary to finish off my step count.

Summer Splash Challenge Update: 3.7 of 500K

[sbgrace]

Did you get the swim in Jenny? 

I went on a walk ending in a jog with my som. He picked a place with tons of hills. Later I went on a 2 mile walk with my parents. That's the only weight bearing exercise I've done this week, and my neuroma is not happy about any of it. It's so frustrating to be babying this foot for so long and still not be able to do anything without pain. 

 

Edited June 14, 2021 by sbgrace

[Jenny in Florida]

10 hours ago, sbgrace said:

Did you get the swim in Jenny? 

I went on a walk ending in a jog with my som. He picked a place with tons of hills. Later I went on a 2 mile walk with my parents. That's the only weight bearing exercise I've done this week, and my neuroma is not happy about any of it. It's so frustrating to be babying this foot for so long and still not be able to do anything without pain. 

 

I did not swim. 

I was already having a lot of anxiety and ambivalence about going out in public in a swimsuit when it began to look like the weather wasn't going to cooperate. We ended up going to wander the antique mall and had lunch, instead.

For the record, I totally get the frustration of feeling like you are doing everything you're "supposed to do" to take care of a physical ailment and being unable to resolve it. I'm facing the same thing with my neuropathy and arthritis, and it honestly just sucks. I'm so sorry you're dealing with something similar, and I'm impressed that you are getting out and walking in spite of it.