We just returned to Granite Bay last evening and I think I can get some walking done again. I haven't been on a walk since leaving on Friday morning. We will return to Oregon on Thursday and I will be able to get my exercise routine back on track when we get home.

sounds to me like you are doing well if your leg hurts and your going half a mile.That should keep the joint fluid moving and hopefully you'll be back on that treadmill soon, keep up the great work.

Looks like we could start a diabetes club! I hate treadmills, much rather see nature as it passes during the runs. It is great to see everyone sharing because you know you are never the only one and at GH everyone shares - it is just wonderful to read all the comments, support and the funny stories too!

I didn't do the treadmill today, but I did walk the perimeter of the property. It's a good brisk walk and the weather was a bit chilly. Our property is bordered by filbert (hazelnut) orchards on the back and both sides so I get to walk through the orchards. They harvested yesterday so the ground is pretty clean under the trees now. It won't be but just a little while though and all those leaves will be on the ground.

Sarah, this forum was created for that purpose. Some of us felt that since we're establishing such amazing friendships here, it might be helpful for those who were interested to take advantage of this site and all that it offers to create a venue where we could all support each other in our attempts to lose weight and get healthy. Keep up the great work. Listen to your body.....do what you feel comfortable and physically capable of doing. And we'll be here cheering you all the way and supporting you. YOU GO GIRL! Winter is a rough time for me because swimming is my exercise of choice usually. Trouble is, there's no weight bearing benefit of that. I have plenty of work out tapes and there are even work out programs on television.....Last year, my neighbors had a walking group. You might consider doing that with your friends when you feel stronger. The support of friends, family and even strangers can be a powerful motivator.

Exercise not only makes you feel physically great, it give you a great sense of satisfaction in having accomplished something. I've always been a swimmer...unfortunately, swimming isn't weight bearing and at the moment, I need the weight bearing exercise because of osteoporosis. I love power walking, and I do weight lifting too. I have hand weights. It's good to alternate and not do strength training every day. A 30 minute walk every day does wonders for people....it even slows the progression or onset of heart disease. My mom is 80 years old. She does Pilates three times a week. She's got more energy than a lot of 20 and 30 year olds I know -- more energy than my 17 year old niece. She has a friend who is about her age -- maybe a few years younger. This woman doesn't exercise. She's got balance issues and she also has osteoporosis. She fell recently in her bathroom, falling on her back. Fortunately she didn't break anything, but she's now so laid up that her oldest son has had to move in to care for her, and she's pretty much bed bound. If she had been exercising, she would have been stronger, had better balance and probably not have fallen. This fall may impact her quality of life for the rest of her life.....It's not a happy scenario. I sure wouldn't want to live that way. I often lack motivation....and that's my biggest obstacle. My SI joints are constantly out of alignment and it hurts something fierce....but I'm discovering that I hurt a lot less when I exercise because some movement probably pops them back into place......funny that exercise would alleviate pain more than not doing it does. You can't argue with success, though.

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your knee and falling. I know how that can go. I broke my leg 10 years ago and that is when all my weight came on, it still gives me problems on some days, but I just keep on going and it makes it feel better and I to feel better. Congratulations on your weight lose. Keep up the good work, when it makes you feel good you tend to do it. Just don't get bored. I like to watch a movie when I use our exercise bike, the time flies by and I get the chance to watch a movie I want to see. Keep up the good work Randy.