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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (4297)Comment receiving replies
Sounds like you are encountering some difficulties as well. Hope that the hot baths and Tylenol give you the relief you need.
I procrastinated the last number of days, however did finally get out and walk. The temps dipped down into the lower thirties and snow is predicted for today. I have to find a new mindset to keep walking, my bones do not like the chill.
Have the best day possible, all!
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I'm with you! Dug out the wind pants to pull on over my leggings today so I can walk in the snow without getting wet. 3-4" coming today - in October...but I am looking forward to walking in it as I haven't been in snow for a few years. I already started wearing tank tops under my shirts/sweaters - I find the snug fit keeps the chill away really well. And when I am working around the house if I get too warm, I just peel off a layer.
When it's been too windy or drizzly to walk, I have been madly cleaning closets, shelves & drawers. I have my car completely full - 1/2 items for our clothing/food/household agency, the rest for the thrift store. Beginning to look like I am making a dent. I have been averaging over 5000 steps a day without leaving the house. Next adventure is my fabric stash -10 large totes and a few boxes, some dating back to my working days 12 years or more ago. Looking forward to being able to organize the sewing room.
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I appreciate your response, @jude07 ! I'm laughing because not only my bones "do not like the chill" but neither does my brain...just the thought of "cold snap predicted" or "ice on the way" makes me do a fast hobble these days to adjust the thermostat to High heat...lol
Although heat & cold treatments are recommended for both my present pretty-much-out-of commission ailments, I confess to showing more preference to the heating pads vs cold packs...a royal wimp, here. I didn't mention stretches for the sciatica but those also make me "think" I'm helping.
Also doing a small pity party because of missing out on some of the autumn scenery changes and like you, am going to have to come up with some better mindset options for walking as more inclement weather approaches. The change in scenery is as uplifting to me as the actual time spent walking so I'm thinking that I'll resort to going to our largest mall which opens at 7am or did before covid expressly for walkers.
Are you and others thinking and making alternative plans for the upcoming wintry days that will make "regular" walks more dangerous for some of us? Wet, slippery, rough surfaces don't mix well with safety first but "where there's a will there's a way", yes?
Thanks again, Jude and hope you and all are continuing to list personal health and safety near the top of priorities!