Monday, July 21, 2014

Progress...

We have a treadmill! After sorting through stacks of boxes, there it was. That area is now cleared, and I can once again do my daily "mini-walks" two or three times a day. I'm only able to walk 5 minutes or less, but I've found it really helps with my muscle control and balance to make the effort. My goal is twice a day, and increase as I can. I am so grateful I can still walk, as many with MS have had that taken from them.

Having one area cleared, gives me the motivation to keep going. My husband keeps offering to help... "I'll toss that for you!" Haha! But seriously, I want to be able to do the household organizing myself. I've often turned down offers of help from other family members and friends. It's a pride thing, I guess. I just want to be successful at something. I'm giving myself 3 months! If I don't have my home organized by then, I'm swallowing my pride, calling on my husband and some of those other offers, and getting it finished.

Now it's time to take my walk!

6 comments:

Donna said...

Good for you! I'm proud of you!

Nita Jo said...

Thank you, Donna! I started my day with 5 minutes on the treadmill this morning as well. I plan on at least two more short walks today. I already feel better just getting up and moving around! :D

Donna said...

Well Done Girl! Now if Only I'd get on My treadmill!!Hahaa
I'm SO bad! I sit at a desk all day...uggg
hughugs

Nita Jo said...

I'm paying for the extra exercise I did after the treadmill. Overdid, but still glad I made a start! I've been sitting too much and my body is telling me to get up and get moving! If only it didn't hurt after! I'm such a wimp! Haha!

Sally said...

Good for you, Nita Jo. Please just don't over-do it. (hugs)

Nita Jo said...

Sally, I'm taking it a bit at a time, but did overdo at first. I should know better than that by now, but I still forget I'm not a young woman anymore. Lol!