Surprised myself
joanlawson
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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 :!: 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 :?:
Joan
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 :!: 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 :?:
Joan
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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 xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
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That's fantastic Joan...
Me-Tony
Ra-1996 -2013 RIP...
Cleo - 1996 to 2011. RIP0 -
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! DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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That's great news, Joan. Best of all, you sound to be enjoying it. Be proud of yourself. I know I would be.If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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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.0 -
joan well done it is amazing what can be achived with a little help keep going valval0
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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 xxHey little fighter, things will get brighter0
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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:
Numpty0 -
Well done to you,you should feel really proud. xR.A. FMS IBS RLS IGD with honours.0
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I hope you're giving yourself a well deserved pat on the back. Keep up the good work.
Janet x0 -
Hello Joan
you are doing good you are showing people it can be done
and you are still walking venus.
take care
joan xxtake care
joan xx0 -
Thank you for all your kind replies. What a lovely lot of people you are on here :!:
Joan- Yes I am still walking Venus every day. I was walking round the village at 8 o'clock this morning :!:0 -
Well done to you too Joan
I am proud of you - and glad the dog is also helping you keep fit
Love
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Well done Joan and the best bit is your out of the house meeting new people you should be proud of yourself xx0
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