Let's Post our Daily Exercise

Went to the gym last night. Only had time for the treadmill but was able to get almost up to my pre surgery walking speed. I got up to 4.5. Although I was never a runner I did stick in some 6 - 6.5 sprints in the middle of my walk. So far I don't have the guts to try running:) All in all I walked 3 miles.

Tonight, is hopefully a pool night.

hope everyone enjoys their day

Super busy day here. Walked with the ladies this morning. Here is a picture of the indoors group, a handful of the braver ones walked outside (37 degrees & a north wind was a little much for the rest of us!). After walking (and eating), I went to school & subbed for a teacher who had to go to a funeral, then went to Zumba & Yoga.

Gorgeous morning in Denver today....blue sky and sun and moderate temperatures.....about 1 pm, the weather changed to gray skies and rain and snow....Never got a second walk in...it got so cold and damp!! But I had a great lunch with on of my bff...we haven't gotten together in forever...we met for lunch and talked for over 2 hours!! It was so nice to spend time, that I didn't mind not getting a second walk in....I haven't gotten the walking in I thought I would get this week on spring break. Tomorrow night DH and I are going to Springsteen so need to do all my walking during the day. And as I write this I'm eating Hershey kisses!! So much for no snacking!!!

Can anyone suggest a start-up fitness/workout program for a sedentary 63 year old who is less than 3 months BMX?

My husband & I just joined a wonderful fitness center and I am not sure what I can or should do besides walking, water-walking in pool and recumbent bike.

I am seeing a LE therapist for cording issues i still have on both sides (right side is worse) who said no weights yet but not sure if I should any other machines.

I did get some responses to my separate post but many directed me here but impossible to read 948 pages of posts!

I am looking forward just to have a beautiful place to walk.

This is a view of their walking path.

Thanks in advance & for reference please see my post Sedentary 63 Year Old

Balthus,

When I decided to start getting in shape and begin with walking, I found the About Health Walk of Life 10 week program. It was great inspiration and information. I went from walking only 10 minutes to going 4-5 miles at a time. And from there to biking. But it all started with the short 10 minute walk...

There program is here http://walking.about.com/cs/walkoflife/a/walkoflife.htm

Katcar...we had some snow today, but I think that's the end of it for a while. By next Friday, its going to be near 77!! Crazy Denver weather. It is warming up for the next 10 days or so, but that's as far out as they forecast! Safe travels. What dates are you in Denver?

We went to see Springsteen tonight. What an amazing concert. He played 3 1/2 hours non stop!!!

Been MIA lately - DH's back went out last week (he has scoliosis so it comes with the turf) so I've had to take care of him plus do everything around the house as well. He's starting to get more mobile and actually was able to go to work today, so that's progress. But with all that, exercise has been non-existent for me this week.

I just skimmed the pages I missed, but it sounds like everyone is busy!

Some sad news - a former co-worker who had ovarian cancer died Tuesday. I talked to her husband last week so I knew it was coming, but it's still hard to hear. She was a true miracle - she was dx Stage IV from the get go, but made it 7 and a half years, many years longer than her doctors expected. She always had a team for the local annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Run/Walk - I've been part of her team for years running the 5K.

Nats: Sorry about your friend. She really was a miracle.

Karen: What a concert!

Welcome Balthus!: That walking path is beautifuI. It's always advisable to seek the advice of a physician before engaging in any exercise program (especially since you have been sedentary and recently had surgery) to make sure there is no other underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Sorry about your cording issues and I hope your LE therapist can help resolve it.

Good Evening Everyone. I walked/ran yesterday and today.

Hi everyone! It has been a busy week for my kids and exercise! I went to the gym twice, walked the trail twice, and did weights. My kids had a bases all game, golf practice, drill team try out meeting, and baseball practice. When they are busy I am equally busy driving them everywhere. It is what I love though! My DS will be getting his drivers permit this summer. I am not sure that I am ready for him to drive, but I will deal with it.

Welcome Cathy! I didn't have an MX, so I am not able to give you suggestions on exercise. When I had my LX the Drs suggested waiting at least till everything healed. I started walking as soon as they cleared me to do so. Maybe someone that has had a MX will give you insight on their experience.

Nats-So sorry for the loss of your friend.

Ruth- You are keeping very busy! This time of year we are needing subs all the time, so many teachers are out.

Katcar- I would consider washing windows a workout for sure.

Katcar, I know so many ladies in my town who have dealt breast cancer. I could make a long, long list. (I need to call a lady this weekend and see how she is doing because she just started chemo.) One of my friends was diagnosed about 6 months before me; same statistics, same treatments etc., hers came back two years later, and she died. So I know how freaked out, sad, mad and everything you are feeling right now. Sending hugs and encouragement. In my Wednesday walking group, whose pictures I always post, four of us have had BC, and we are all doing good and appreciating every day.....go with that.

Welcome Cathy, I had a lumpectomy too so can't answer that part. But I did start walking right away and also doing lower body workouts (which I had never done much of before, so as a good side effect, I lost a pants size!).

Speaking of which, I am going downstairs and doing an hour of spot toning with Denise Austin before starting the day.

Annie, yes I will be busy subbing now until the end of the school year. I am going in two afternoons next week for track coaches. I love that because I can exercise in the morning and teach in the afternoon. Perfect!

hi all and welcome Balthus and Cathy. I started a walking program with a slow shuffle to the mailbox and back to the couch. Have now logged thousands of miles (see sig line, that's where I keep track). I also do some yoga but have been slacking off on that and should get back to it. I wear an inexpensive pedometer to keep track of steps and miles. Just start slowly and as cleared by your doc(s). There's a great thread with guidelines for exercise for those with or at risk for lymphedema - basically all of us - here's a link. https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/58/topics/801453?page=1

Mary, sorry for the loss of your friend. Hope the team keeps running in her honor.

Logged at least 10,000 steps each day last week which was my goal.

Taking mom to a concert tonight at the beautifully restored 1901 Stoughton Opera House to see Cantus Vocal Ensemble. Here's a video of them singing Simple Gifts on Twin Cities Public TV. Gorgeous! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_g4rEPXkyI

Katcar this situation is definitely hard. I work in a department of thirty women and 3 of us have had BC, all diagnosed at 50 or less, plus two of the men's wives. I know 1of 8 will get BC, but too many in our age group for the statistics. In fact about four months after I returned to work, the one co worker lost his wife. All we can do is give each other support, try to be healthy and carry on.

Cathy welcome to our exercise world. Walking is a great way to start. When the BS says its OK , start working on gentle range of motion for your upper body. it seems like you will need to get your range back a bit to swim.

It's cold and windy here. We even had snow this morning even though the daffodils bloomed this week. So I did some mall walking and shopped till I dropped.

Hi All. I only have a quick moment bc it's halftime during the Carolina vs Syracuse game of the Final Four and Carolina is winning. Keeping my fingers crossed that they win.

I pushed mowed for 2 hours today followed my 1 hour or more of pulling weeds out of one of our 4x8 garden boxes. Ugh. Lots of weeds but getting it ready for planting soon.

Go Heels!!!

You are all incredible and inspiring! Thank you.

Yesterday we had sporadic snow showers. Today it is 70. Tomorrow's forecast, high of 36. Ah, Springtime in Chicago! Needless to say, I walked 24 minutes and went for 40 minute bike ride today.