Walking has helped me sleep better!

Have you had trouble sleeping? I used to be an insomniac, now I have no trouble falling asleep. Walking has helped me reduce stress...that means less cortisol in my bloodstream...I'm alot more relaxed.

I walk daily and the last 4 days I've walked 12 miles...3 miles each day.

When I first started walking, I could barely go a block and back. I also have arthritis and a bad back and walking is wonderful for this...starting out slow and gradually increasing the distance is the secret.

Walking has given me more energy. The days I am flaring I continue to walk, just not as far...it does help! Exercise gives me a sense of well being. The woman I walk with is 70 years old and has spinal stenosis and arthritis. She is able to walk the 3 mile distance with me. We are able to walk that distance in 45 minutes. We both feel that walking has helped with our pain.

If you are looking for a good night's sleep, give walking a chance!

Hugs, Robin

 

Wow Robin you are amazing. For me 3 miles would take me at least an hour and a half. I am so glad that you are able to get out and walk again. I have sworn that today I am starting to clean again. Dont know how much I will get done but I am going for it.
Love you my friend
Gentle Hugs
Shirley

That is great, Crazykitty! I, too, find walking helps immensely. I have walked for fitness (and because I like it) for years. Long before I heard of this fibro stuff. lol. I have found that If I go too long between walks, and am stressed, the RLS sets in. Going for a walk fixes things right up for me and I tend to sleep MUCH better.

Lately I have been having lower back issues while walking, and have to stop and stretch. Does that ever happen to you? I assumed that it was all related to fibro. I've always stretched, always been flexible and this is totally new. I stretch a few times and might walk another half mile and have to do it all over again.

Anyway, keep up the good work and happy dreams!

I walked every day last year from March until late Nov..then it got too cold for me.  Once I had lost all the weight, Raynauds would get to me on my walks.  I have not been able to walk yet this year, until today.  I didn't do the mile I used to do, but it's a beginning and I walked in the morning and the evening.  I know I feel much better when I do walk.