Walking for health

I am overweight - not badly, but enough that I am frustrated and need to do something about this.  The problem is that I am also very lazy and love Junk Food!

I have been suffering with a damaged left foot for over two years, first it started as planter facitis and then shin splints and is still sore.  I have seen podiatrists and a sports medicine specialist, but am still struggling, so am now about to see someone else.

But ... and this is the problem - it is a great excuse not to walk or exercise, because basically I am allergic to both. 

Since I have been trying to lose weight, my scale numbers have increased instead of decreasing - I have become a yo-yo dieter.  Losing 5kg and then putting them back on and losing them and gaining them.  As a saying said:  "I keep losing weight, but it keeps finding me again."

Last night Elizabeth needed to get out of the house for a walk and so the two of us headed out for a 40 fast walk in the dark - it was wonderful - cold and brisk, but clear skies and stars. Just what we both needed.

Today she came and asked me to walk with her again - I didn't hesitate.  This time I took my camera and we made it into a beautiful walk to the river.  We live in Paradise, so enjoyed the warm sunshine and the push.  My feet still hurt, my shins ached and my thighs knew that I hadn't walked in months - but I am feeling better. 

Here are some of our lovely sights from today.  Hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed my walk.