Exercise / Workout / Activity

[walkerwally1]

Well I am not going to pay attention to the number of steps for exercise right now.  I am trying to improve my walking without using any support from the walker or cane although I carry the cane if needed to prevent any stumble but so far I haven't needed it but it is kind of a security blanket I guess.  I watched a couple of videos on exercises for seniors to strengthen the muscles in your legs to improve walking and balance so I decided to try that.  One exercise is to get up from a sitting position in a chair to a standing position at first using your hands to help if needed, I needed, and do several of those until you feel you are exercising the leg muscles but before you feel pain then do that about 3 times a day and rest the next day.  Well, I did the first sets and that was all I could do but maybe if I do this for a few days I will see improvement.  I was really sore after I tried this but so far today not so much. 

[bigskygal]

6,083 steps yesterday.

After dentist appointment walked around the Mall a little but had no energy to actually shop. Stopped at the grocery store on the way home for more soft foods as I think this "getting use to it" time is going to be longer than I had anticipated.

[walkerwally1]

Still sore from my standing "exercises" and it may take me more than one day to get over it but I will see how it goes today.  I would really like to be able to walk unaided and for longer distances and if doing some exercises helps that would be great. 

[bigskygal]

4,249 steps yesterday

I think it all finally hit me yesterday. Between the build and the teeth I had zero energy yesterday. Every time I sat in the recliner within 15 min I was asleep and would wake up 45 min or so later.

There are several sore spots in my mouth from the dentures. Needs some more trimming, hopefully I can get in by Tuesday since I have another appointment that day too. I know this is all part of the process of getting used to them, but putting in my lower partial this morning brought me to tears. Sigh, it had to be done but I didn't think it would hurt this much!

I've been living mostly on meal replacement drinks.

[walkerwally1]

Well it seems like it takes me more than one day to recover from exercise but I am back at standing exercises today to see how it goes.  I am doing better at walking unaided and that is an improvement.

[bigskygal]

5,169 steps yesterday.

Took it easy. I did do laundry so there are a lot of extra steps, aside d=from that just the every day "things" that have to be done.

My mouth still really sore but I am going to try to get through it some before I ask for more revisions....maybe. I keep telling myself "temporary pain for permanent gain". Not sure how long "temporary" is going to last...

[walkerwally1]

I did more leg exercises yesterday and it seems to be getting a bit easier and I am walking around the house without any support so it must be helping.  I will take it easy today and see how I feel tomorrow.  Hoping to pick it up a bit more as I go.