I woz brave!

Starburst
Starburst Member Posts: 2,546
edited 15. May 2011, 09:42 in Living with Arthritis archive
Sophie loves UGGs. They are soft, cosy and comfortable but they don't support my feet. I had it in my head that all trainers are ugly runners shoes and not suitable for 23 year old me to wear on a daily basis, especially not with skinny jeans. Shock horror!!!! Today, I managed to find an amazing pair that I love. Not only are they propers shoe that cover the ankles but they have streaks of turquoise and bright pink shoe laces and all for only £25! It might sound like an average every day thing for most people but accepting that I need to make more adjustments to my life has been a big deal.

I felt quite inspired after my shoe success and popped down to my local gym to become a member. Obviously, I can't do much exercise but my physio said 20 mins of swimming a few times a week would be a good start. My next task is finding suitable swimwear and my plan is to brave the water on monday morning! Wish me luck. Or rather, wish the other swimmers luck. I've piled on the pounds since my diagnosis. :sad:

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  • cpontefract
    cpontefract Member Posts: 73
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yay!!!! :D

    Im also an UGG fan and the same as you didnt fancy trainers as they look rather 'chavy' lol
    And being 26 want something a bit funky!! So i went and got some hightops in a fab pink! and they support my ankles... so i know how you feel when finally find something! :D

    As so the swimming Im joining you there as well, made a promise to myself to lose weight and help my poor knees! Although im going for aqua aerobics as I hate to swim but love water lol

    All the best on finding your swimsuit xx
    Claire
    Keep Smiling :D
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Starburst, congrats on finding some suitable footwear - you really will notice the difference! Good luck with the swimming

    and you too, CPF with the aqua aerobics.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,026
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi there Starburst :grin:

    You good girl!!!!

    Glad you found some great trainers and you love them too. and well doen for joining the gym l will be swimming on tuesday this week so might see you there :lol:

    Al the supermarkets are doing their summer swim ranges and Sai**ys have the squash the belly ones as well :smile:

    Love

    Toni xx
  • Pherstun
    Pherstun Member Posts: 96
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Glad to hear you found some pretty trainers and at a great price too!

    The physio has tasked me with doing exercise, we've discussed aquaerobics and she recommends it. I was going to go today but I've managed to screw my back up so it will have to wait till next week... I will go though!

    Debbie

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