MAC & Very low energy: How do you keep active?

I found that frequent, short walks over a period of many weeks helped reduce my fatigue and low energy until now I can easily walk a few miles at a moderate pace at a time - with my rescue inhaler in my pocket.
As far as going out, oh yes, outdoors in safely spaced groups. Indoors in uncrowded places with an N95 mask. We have even been carefully traveling by car throughout Covid, staying in hotels or we camp. At each of our 2 homes we have a small, vaccinated circle of family members and friends who are equally cautious. And an iron-clad policy that anyone feeling the least bit "off" and their household bows out of any gatherings.

We have avoided not only Covid but influenza this way, and had only one cold and one other infection each in 24 months! Not bad for 2 older folks with Bronchiectasis and numerous other health issues. I have even had 3 surgeries plus PT safely in the past 2 years.

Masking, good hygiene & handwashing, diet, rest and staying out of unmasked crowds has become a way of life. But I don't think hiding at home would be good for us mentally or physically.

Would you consider trying 2 or 3 5 to 10 minute walks a day for a week?
Sue

You’re not alone in the low to no energy category. Like you, have none. Push myself to do small tasks, sitting down to settle down, before completion. Slight walks prove to be huge, but knowing they are necessary, push forward. Might add a pathetic looking person while doing it, but doing it is what matters. Energy is so low can sit in same place for an hour or more with every intent to get up. Keep pushing.

I've also been afraid of going certain places. With my Bronhiectasis with MAC I could get in deep trouble with my lungs if I got Covid. I've had the two vaccines and the booster. I am a Retired Registered Nurse who taught nursing. I did take a clinical group to the hospital for 5 weeks rotation on OB. I loved it. I retired in August 2019, my husband was diagnosed in February 2020 and he died August 15, 2021. It's been very difficult on me especially since I have Shortness of Breath with exertion. I'm trying to get an appointment with Mayo Clinic.

I'm so sorry about your husband. I really appreciate you letting me know how you increased your walking and energy. I will try walking now everyday. You hang in there. Blessings

Cindy, so sorry for your loss. Hold tight to the memories of your husband. My husband is in an assisted living facility with vascular Parkinsonism. So sad and painful to watch the deterioration. Like you bronchietasis and MAC are my buddies. We can support each other through our journeys one day at a time. Each day is a good day, a gift from God. Some days are just better than others.