I also am doing yard work, but for me it counts as exercise- I had a large pile of mulch delivered and I am transporting it into the gardens. What makes it more like exercise is that due to some recent plantings, some of the locations are not wheelbarrow accessible so I am filling a large plastic container with mulch and carrying it into the garden. I'm doing some every day, so far about 1/3 of the mulch has been moved.

There is incentive to getting it done ASAP, if left for long periods, fire ants have made nests in mulch piles in years past.

It's supposed to rain this afternoon, thus, I did my walk early today.

Thanks to Debbie I now have a step counter/mileage tracker on my phone. 53 minutes, 2.7 miles, 6725 steps!!! Yipeee! Now I know how long the double loop is walking from my house.

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I did a massive amount of yard work and I hurt all over. I'm out of shape, but I didn't quit. Hope it counts for something.

;)

I didn't walk yesterday as we had wind gusts up to 50mph, I did walk today, but a short but sweet walk about 30 minutes.

Lucille yes I'm still walking and I haven't noticed any worsening of my RA..not better but at least not worse. What I have noticed is I have more energy after my walk than before I walked.

I am proud of you for staying with your walking, and exercise does help us feel better, or it has for me.

But personally, while I like to walk, I would not want to walk too close to the guy in the picture above like Adellabedella did or maybe she had a zoom lens . I like lizards too, but I don't even want to think whether I could outrun a gator, I do walk but don't run or jog (unless there are incentives like large hungry gators).

Lol! This was at Brazos River State Park and we stayed on the trail. I wasn't about to walk that close to the edge. This alligator was probably only about five feet long. He just looks bigger than that. There were a bunch of gators out there. The biggest was probably at least 13 feet long. He was on an island. I didn't get a good picture of him.

Thank You Lucille.

I don't know anything about gators but I know we could out run a croc. Lol

It's cold, nasty, and thank goodness it is raining! We so need the rain. I am not walking, and not bike riding.... I went swimming at the Y. 20 laps. All done.

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It was colder and nasty here today. We had a squall line come through. The rain was blowing sideways. At least one tornado touchdown that I heard about on tv. We lost power for a while.

I went to the Y after that and did a 45 minute workout. I'm am so out of shape, but I know if I keep at it, I'll see results.

No walking today. RA flare...I'm lucky to be able to walk to the bathroom. I'm going to soak in a hot bath tub with lavender Epsom salts in a bit than put on my warmest flannel PJ's , slipper socks and slippers. Too bad we don't have any Gin and raisins, I could swig the gin and eat the raisins while soaking LOL.

Mamapinky I don't know, if the raisins work for RA. Mine isn't RA. No matter what, they don't work right away. I would like to suggest, you make a batch, and take them for a while. Lets see, if they will work for you. Crossing my fingers now!

Moni

Moni, I was joking lol..I figured the gin would dull my senses and the raisins would dull the gins taste lol

But I may make some Thank You.

Mama, the alcohol dissipates! The berries used in the gin, and the sulfur used in getting them raisins golden is the magic potion that helps me. But honestly, I call them my "happy raisins". :)

Moni

short ride on the bike today. Tried to get some Euro's, but since I am not a customer there, they won't sell me any. My bank/credit union doesn't do this at all. :(

Anyway, 3.5 miles.

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So far every morning I've done upper body exercises. In the afternoon I take a 45 minute walk. Can't wait for the weekend; we're warming up into the 50's!! :)

I have been committed to my gym class workout 3 days a week. I do a long walk with the do every day.

Today will be just the walk. The snow on the ground is icy and crunchy, so I have to be diligent while out walking.

Thursday exercises

I did a 55 minute walk. The app I used last time, just would not start up for me. I need to find another one.... :)

Anyone else work out today?

Moni

I use the Sports tracker app to track walking and biking.

I worked out at the Y this morning. My dog and I did a 2 mile walk tonight.

I got to see the end of this sunset.

Friday:

adella, I shall try sports tracker next. Thanks for the idea.

Meanwhile, I rode my bike. 38.25 miles.

Anyone else?

Moni

Let's see, today I went to the gym for a strength work out and then walked my nieces dog (a sheba inu) for an hour along the river. I have a bad cold so I think I'll be hitting the couch for the rest of the day.

I have a planned trail run for tomorrow but that will be dependent on my cold.

I walk the dogs daily which adds up to 2 hours a day. Plus I walk on the treadmill while reading and writing here which is about another hour every couple of days. I also walk dogs and clean as a living but not sure if that counts? I need to add weight lifting but don't want to go to the gym. I have to work physically and exercise lots as my hypoglycemia fattens me up fast.

Saturday:

It was 52 this morning, and thus, I no excuse for not joining the Saturday morning ride... :)

34 miles!

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Well, got out for a trail run this morning even with my cold. I had a choice between two groups - one was doing a 12K and the other 8K - my cold dictated I choose the 8 K. It was just nice to get out.

I have book club on Monday so now I'm cleaning house and blowing my nose. I won't get the dishes out or make the dessert until I stop blowing my nose. :) which will hopefully be tomorrow.