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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