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@pollyanne

I have been reading all the posts and all I can say is good for everyone. It is not easy to keep to a walking routine when you are not used to it and have health issues. In some cases it can be a mental problem more than a physical one. Right now, for me I think it is mental because I am used to exercising but having been away for many weeks it is like starting at the beginning for me. Having been put on Lyrica, I am finding it a worse struggle to get going although I know I will once I get back to my usual routine. I am not walking as far as I normally do and don't forget that our bodies need recovery time. It is not a good idea to push yourself everyday. Either have some rest days or at least walk shorter distances on alternate days. I noticed that Lioness is taking rest days and that is a good idea. When I was much younger, I was a fitness instructor and I often had to push myself for weeks on end. I found that my performance went down and when I took a rest my body responded well and my energy was much higher.
I am now off for my 2nd walk since arriving home from Tahiti a week ago. I am thankful that we got home in a healthy state and so far no virus. I am 80 next month and my husband is 87. We need to be careful.

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I’d sure better not complain @pollyanne! I’m so used to getting out everyday, but with my new rescue dog, it’s harder. I usually have to take 2 walks—one for him and one for me. He’s 15 and is just getting used to the grass and freedom! By the time I got home to go for MY walk, I had to hurry to my dental appointment. Now I’m home and we’re both just sitting on the sofa. And, I think it wants to snow. 😩

Glad you returned from your trip healthy!
And thank you for the pointers about considering rest and building stamina as we go along the way. I'd set my goal for 3x's/week to develop the habit and thus far have managed to do my Tues/Thurs &Sat walks as planned. Consistency with exercise is a challenge for me so developing the self-discipline muscle is as important to me as the good feelings of having done the walks.