@yakki, Good Morning and Welcome to Mayo Connect! I understand a need for structure. I can be easily thrown off course anytime, but most especially on days when I am 'free' from adhering to my normal routine. For example, if I don't walk in the morning, I'm not likely to do it later in the day. I am an outdoor walker, especially now that the gyms have closed. I am enjoying the gentle persuasion and coaxing that I get on this Let's Go Walking discussion.
@becsbuddy began this discussion as a 12 week program and it has attracted a very devoted following! As she shared yesterday, this is the beginning of week #9 of a 12 week week #9 with 23 minutes of walking. However, Anyone can join in at anytime.
Glad you are joining us!– Get walking with this 12-week walking schedule. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20050972

Yakki, Would you share a little about yourself? Are you currently engaged in a exercise activity? Are you experiencing physical limitations?

Good Morning, @yakki Welcome to Connect.
I think in these days of isolation we all need some structure. I tend to delay exercising until late in the day but I do push myself to get moving then. There are many online video exercise classes that I have been using, plus walking outside on pleasant days, and/or riding my recumbent bike on days when I do not walk. I also had some exercises given to me by my physical therapist. They are good for core and balance. I try to do the balance ones daily, and the core ones every other day -- they really do work your core so I need a break rather than doing them daily.
Have you tried online classes? The ones I have been using are free and very good in my opinion. There are many that are 30 minutes or less which I like.

@gingerw I hope your knee improves. Maybe you need to not do as much daily. My knees and thighs hurt if I walk outside daily so I try to skip a day. We also changed from walking in our neighborhood to walking on the outdoor track at the HS and being flat and having a surface not as hard as pavement did help. I realize yours hurt from weeding but try doing it every other day, that may help.

@pollyanne I had a video appointment with my PCP a couple of weeks ago and he looked at my R leg and foot during it because I had had some swelling there! It was odd having him examine it via video.
It sounds as if you are doing great, I hope you keep up the good work also.
JK

Welcome @yakki ! I’m glad you’ve joined us. We’re a very friendly group which talks about everything when out walking! We’re in hot and cold climates and some exercise indoors and others out. But we have a good time and keep moving!

I started my 1st week of Let’s go Walking today. I selected a walking path close to home. I’m going to walk early in the AM and early in the evening to see what works best for me. When walking today I felt like I was walking with a group and not by myself.