First lesson in this...WALK!

bonniegold · August 19, 2015

Im not sure where to post this but to save someone else from what I just went through...

I work from home and was feeling fairily good today so I put in a 6 hour day. I was pretty proud that I was able to drink more and before I knew it, I was feeling sleepy so I got done and took a nap. My belly felt swollen but I figured that was the norm. I woke up about 2 hours later in EXTREME pain. I could barely move and was very swollen. Thats when I realized I had walked MAYBE once that day. So lesson learned...I now have my alarm set for every 30 mins to make sure I get up and walk. Im still only able to walk on my treadmill about 3 mins at a time and up and down our hallway but I learned to not wait. Im so mad at myself for going that long without getting up BUT thats the sedentary life I was used to. Sitting, eating, sleeping, sitting and eating 50 more times. As sore as I am, I am so glad to have that life behind me. I NEVER want to go back!

MommaJ96 · August 19, 2015

You have brought something very important to my attention. Even now, I sit too long at my desk job, it's hard to remember to get up and move when you are busy at work. I have been suffering from swollen feet, ankles and legs, only during the work week, I am fine when I am home on the weekends, because with 3 children and a house to take care of I rarely sit! I will be having surgery in October and may consider taking more than 1 week off, for that reason. Walking will be a very important part of healing and I am not sure I will be mindful of getting up and walking around every so often. Something to think about! Thank you!

bonniegold · August 19, 2015

Im so glad I could help someone Yes, anyone that has a desk job, even if you just get up to walk to the end of the hall and back. Or maybe even if you stood at your desk and walked in place for 1 min straight (more if you can) just dont be completely sedentary for more than 30 mins-1hr. Obviously at night itll be tough but Im going to set my alarm in the middle of the night and walk my hall. Itd be a good time to grab some Water too! Yay! Im so excited that you have a date. This has been the hardest and best decision of my life. Let me know if you have any questions! Im still a newb but a little farther in at least