Physical fitness.

[QuietlyListening]

Temp they ask that of anyone Medicare age- it's required and they expect us to fall.

I got a bit exasperated when we would visit the neurosurgeon after my husbands fall and they would ask first thing- have you fall in the past 6 mo to year- I would say- why do you think we are here. He fell 9' from a ladder. I know they are supposed to ask this but read the record first then ask the question- no one reads notes from previous visits anymore- well most don't.

[temporal1]

Temp they ask that of anyone Medicare age- it's required and they expect us to fall.

I got a bit exasperated when we would visit the neurosurgeon after my husbands fall and they would ask first thing- have you fall in the past 6 mo to year- I would say- why do you think we are here. He fell 9' from a ladder. I know they are supposed to ask this but read the record first then ask the question- no one reads notes from previous visits anymore- well most don't.

i was getting this idea. it’s making me a bit paranoid. but, i think it makes me a bit more thoughtful about it, too.
which is ok. i need to be careful. it doesn’t hurt to think a little now+then.

and be grateful. it struck me to be grateful to have the strength to get through my days years ago, when i was so busy i literally didn’t know where the strength was coming from! i gave God the glory, never believing it was my doing!! lol

i never stopped the habit. when my husband was so ill, we lived in gratitude for what we had. he was so amazing through it all.
my mother the same way. for a period, i took care of them at the same time in the same house! my sibs helped, and we had Hospice, thank goodness. quite an experience.

God provides.

[steve-in-kville]

i’ve regretted giving our skis away when i moved. not buying new ones! snow shoes, maybe.

Many years ago I bought a pair of decent snowshoes. I always enjoyed stomping around the back 40 with them, especially the rare chance my work closes for a snow day. I'm not the biggest fan of snow, but a pair of 'shoes makes it tolerable. I discovered some years back that there are sanctioned show shoes races and clubs one can belong to.

If I lived in a different part of the country, snow mountaineering (SnoMo) looks interesting.

[temporal1]

I just upped my game this past week and started walking every day. Didn't add the 20# vest yet, but its coming!

Also started walking during my lunchtime whenever I can. My employer has a large pond in the back 40, so it makes for nice scenery. I'd love to do something before work as that always made the day go better.

i’ve evidently lost my endurance for distance, it’s hurt me in the last year+.

Take it easy at first. ..

The 8# vest arrived.
It was overwhelming. i was glad i didn’t order heavier. kinda scary, really. 8#. An average newborn. Crazy.

Putting it on helped a lot. That is, putting the weight basically across my shoulders.

The first half mile was ok. i was ready to stop at the end of the second half mile.
i probably won’t know about aches+pains for 24-48 hours. That’s usually how it works for me. Delayed response.

[temporal1]

It’s only been a few days with the 8# weighted vest. i’m encouraged. it was a bit scary to begin.

i haven’t hurt myself.
my joints/muscles (may) feel a bit better? is that possible?
i have a feeling of accomplishment after the walk, doing more in less time?
i could use some extra muscle strength, also, for bone density.

Nothing like reading after starting:

“Weighted Vest Walking Benefits – Are There Any?”
https://www.noahsnutrition.com/weighted ... -benefits/

^^This is mostly directed to young men, but “adjustable” for the rest of us.

i’m optimistic. this might offset my setbacks.

[steve-in-kville]

It’s only been a few days with the 8# weighted vest. i’m encouraged. it was a bit scary to begin.

i haven’t hurt myself.
my joints/muscles (may) feel a bit better? is that possible?
i have a feeling of accomplishment after the walk, doing more in less time?
i could use some extra muscle strength, also, for bone density.

Nothing like reading after starting:

“Weighted Vest Walking Benefits – Are There Any?”
https://www.noahsnutrition.com/weighted ... -benefits/

^^This is mostly directed to young men, but “adjustable” for the rest of us.

i’m optimistic. this might offset my setbacks.

Best advice I ever got when walking with weight, be it a ruck or vest, is your feet will need tom acclimate. I know people who have done full marathons (26.2 miles) with a 35# ruck and their feet where absolutely trashed because they didn't train enough first.

[temporal1]

Related:

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I know the feeling.

i cried.

[temporal1]

After months of recovering from a Jones Fracture, right foot, i walked a half mile in my neighborhood.
i was a bit scared to start. It went well.

i use a free account with STRAVA for tracking. www.strava.com

Distance: .51 mile
Time: 14 min
Steps: 1232

[temporal1]

Distance: .87 mile
Time: 21min
Steps: 2140

i’ve never counted steps before.