I basically started Monday June 9th with my walking. 24,837 steps later Thursday comes to a close. I weighed myself this afternoon and came in at 255.9 and I am 6ft tall. I am Old (71) fat and out of shape.

Patty can no longer walk around in the stores when we go shopping, therefore I have to at least help push her around. And she doesn’t have the arm strength to constantly propel herself. I MUST get in at least some type of shape/endurance or we won’t be able to do anything. And if I lose weight, win win. 👍

And it is kinda therapeutic as I can just let my mind zone out and just concentrate on breathing in and out through my nose unless I need a deep breath then through my mouth.

I thought I was gonna have to use “The Staff of Power” ( got it from my Dad before he died) today. Hugo and 8n were of course walking our circuit when two designer digs (golden doodles) came running at us from the far side of their yard. I turned to face them with my staff in a “Little John” fighting stance. Luckily for us they stopped right at the edge of the asphalt. Oh they kept barking of course, but they didn’t come any closer. We went on and completed out 2 mile walk without further incident. But I’ll tell ya those last 4 steps up to the front door made me REALLY glad we’ve got railings on each side of the steps.

I know I’ve named this thread “Walking with Skunky” but guys, let’s ALL post on here what we’re doing first exercise or just getting I to or staying in shape. ANY physical activity you do would/can help encourage each and every one of us. THE LESS WE DO, THE QUICKER WE GET TO OLD TO DO ANYTHING. Don’t get older any quicker than you have to.

Post on my friends.