This is the new windmill near our home. Its .34 of a mile from our Sleepyhouse and so far, I'm not noticing any effects. I'm all for alternative energy, but I had my concerns about strobe effect, noise and the effect on wildlife. This windmill isn't too large, and we didn't find it noisy when we walked by. Today though, the breeze is calm. We didn't see wildlife near it, and I didn't notice any shadows. I'll need to find out more about it, but I believe this windmill's purpose is to provide energy for our village's new waste water treatment plant.
Now if I could somehow banish cars and trucks from our neighborhood, I'd have the perfect place to walk around, like in the virtual Wii Fit Island world.
My walking is coming along nicely. I'm at the point where I find myself wanting more time to take walks. It doesn't feel right taking a shower unless I've walked first. I'll tell myself, I can't shower before I walk so I might as well get that walk out of the way first.
My body is responding. I can feel more strength to go farther and the saying, "a body in motion stays in motion," is very true. I can't sit for long without wanting to get up and move around. I'm craving more protein too, so I must be making muscle.
On the down side, my RLS is the worst its ever been, which is ironic. I thought more activity would help. I have daily issues with my RLS now, where as before it troubled me every once in awhile or when I was over tired. I'll keep walking though and hope it gets better. I'm getting plenty of calcium and watching my salt intake so its not related to that.
Time is definitely another issue I struggle with. I want to walk more, but the housework isn't done, I should work on this, on that...., but I'm accepting that its okay to meet my needs first for a change.
Walking is an investment in my well being. It's horrible to say this, but when I see people struggle to move, I feel grateful I can walk. I want to be able to stay mobile for all the days of my life. You don't see too many power scooter chairs off roading through forest trails. Every step I take now will ensure I'll be enjoying my lifestyle for many years to come.
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Yay on your walking routine. From what I've read + seen, windmills are quiet. I haven't read anything about the strobe effects. If you find out more let us know. I wonder how much houses are on Wii Island. I'd love to live there too
Your windmill may have come from our area, they are shipped in to a port in Marinette WI and put on semi's to be delivered to several states. We have been seeing the many pieces since the truckers pull off at the truck stop at the corner. I am amazed at how big some of the bases are.
For your RLS have you tried melatonin ?? I have dd on it and it has relieved her rls symptoms. I am amazed at how well this supplement works and I wish I had it earlier.
I really need to start walking again. Time, heat... excuses, excuses. I admire your attitude and applaud your success!!
on the RLS my doctor said that sometimes the cause can be exercising too late in the day, or being low in magnesium, biotin, carnitine, iron, B12, and folic acid; also caffeine can cause to act up more. I have dealt with RLS since very little....part of the other things that kidney disease can cause....
I often wonder about windmills...would love to have one for the energy they produce, but do not want to sacrifice the wildlife that it might disturb.
Great on the walking....I have been doing most of my exercise inside, on the WiiFit and the ecclipical and exercise bike....I am going to try and see if I can get myself up to 10,000 steps on the free step on the WiiFit....that should take about 5 rounds of the 20 minute free step at fast pace.....I accomplished 1 round today, and will be trying 1 20 minute and 1 10 minutte tomorrow.....
WTG on the walking. I haven't read anything on windmills and hope it's great for your neighborhood!:o)
I don't want to. I don't currently have sleeping difficulties, and I know taking melatonin makes you dependent on it. Your brain will stop producing it if you take melatonin for too long.
I don't do caffeine except for small amounts in tea or chocolate. I've got the other bases covered as well, even exercising in the mornings. I just don't think doctors understand RLS, and I'm not interested in taking medications for it. I know my father has always had it, so I'm assuming its hereditary. Like you, I've dealt with this since childhood.
Last night my RLS didn't bother me. Its been weeks and then all of a sudden, it was absent. I did lay down before I thought I was sleepy, so maybe for me, the key is to recognize my tiredness sooner, and relax my body before I get drowsy.
Stick with that positive attitude Dawn and you will be walking happily in your later years. It's very true that what we do today will help us later. Keep up the good work.
Your walking routine sounds great and I hope it'll be going well. I should start the jogging again but it's just too hot and humid, so that I'd feel like going anywhere. Believe or not but when it's been in the mid 80's and very humid I feel like I'd die at the next minute... this isn't typical in Finland at all. Also, I'd be very happy with the higher 60's and no humidity.
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