Surprised myself

joanlawson
joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
edited 12. Oct 2012, 17:01 in Community Chit-chat archive
In the last month, I've gone from taking very little exercise to exercising in some form every day. I'm taking part in a '' Healthy Living'' scheme which my doctor referred me onto, and which includes advice about diet and exercise. Now I'm going to the gym, swimming, walking, and doing aqua-aerobics and Pilates classes. I've turned into something of a fitness fanatic :!: :shock:

I thought that my arthritic knees and ankle would prevent me from taking much exercise, but I've really surprised myself. Yesterday, I decided to count the number of lengths of the swimming pool I swam, and it was 15 without stopping :!: :o Only a few weeks ago, I wouldn't have dreamed this was possible.

Just put my name down for the Olympics in four years time- do they have any races for arthritic grandmothers :?: If not, why not :?: :lol:

Joan
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  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thats great Joan, it must be encouraging being with other people in the same boat, wish there was a programe like that in my town, can you please send me some of your enthusiasm and energy...............well done..........Marie xx
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's fantastic Joan...

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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done to you, Joan, you have risen to the challenge and I hope you are feeling an over-all benefit as a result. Keep up the good work! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great news, Joan. Best of all, you sound to be enjoying it. Be proud of yourself. I know I would be.
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  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for your replies and encouragement, Marie, Tony and DD and SW.

    I do feel very motivated by being part of a group of similar unfit/overweight people, and we support each other. There's only one man in my group of about 12 people though, so it seems that men are more reluctant to take part in schemes like this. But I think that men are more reluctant to go to the doctor in the first place, so it's not surprising really.
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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    joan well done it is amazing what can be achived with a little help keep going val
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  • LignumVitae
    LignumVitae Member Posts: 1,972
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great news Joan! I'm really pleased you are so obviously finding such enjoyment in it all. Keep on keeping on, you're a fine example to us all! LV xx
    Hey little fighter, things will get brighter
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    That's great Joan, I'm pleased you're enjoying it.
    Do you feel healthier?
    I'm not sure about the Olympics, you might have to wear lycra! :shock:

    Numpty
  • RitaW
    RitaW Member Posts: 83
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done to you,you should feel really proud. :) x
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  • knuckleduster
    knuckleduster Member Posts: 551
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope you're giving yourself a well deserved pat on the back. Keep up the good work.

    Janet x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,182
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Joan
    you are doing good you are showing people it can be done
    and you are still walking venus.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you for all your kind replies. What a lovely lot of people you are on here :!: :D

    Joan- Yes I am still walking Venus every day. I was walking round the village at 8 o'clock this morning :!: :o
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,086
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done to you too Joan
    :D
    I am proud of you - and glad the dog is also helping you keep fit :wink:

    Love

    Toni xxx
  • Loulou11
    Loulou11 Member Posts: 86
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well done Joan and the best bit is your out of the house meeting new people you should be proud of yourself xx

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