Tag: Exercise

My Body is Complaining

Back on track yesterday. Got my little walk up to the preschool in during the afternoon, and then forced myself to go out on the treadmill last night. I've noticed that my heart rate isn't going up much with my walking on the treadmill at the speed I'm doing, but my shins and knees start … Continue reading My Body is Complaining

The difference exercise makes!

I was having a particularly sluggish day yesterday. I couldn't find the energy, or the motivation, to do anything. And I didn't even want to. But in early evening, after having done very little steps compared to most days, my husband said that I had better go out on to the treadmill and get some … Continue reading The difference exercise makes!

Slowly starting to exercise

I got my varicose veins in one of my legs removed almost 4 weeks ago - and part of the recovery is that I need to take 3x 20min walks a day. This is a huge increase on my previous activity. I was probably getting one walk in most days, but definitely not every day. … Continue reading Slowly starting to exercise

Finding time for my health

Every time I try to get fit and healthy, I break myself. Sounds a bit mad, but it happens every time. I have learned over the years that I need to go slowly and build myself up, and that I need to make sure I wear proper footwear. Somehow though every time I start to … Continue reading Finding time for my health

Little walks add up to big miles!

About two or three months ago, I started using the treadmill and I could feel my shin splints coming on. I went over to a fitness store, where they analyse your gait and check your pronation and they advise which style of runners would be best for you. When we were looking at options, the … Continue reading Little walks add up to big miles!