One Of These Days…

1. Judy Farrell July 9, 2015 at 9:29 am Reply

   Hmmmm.......these folks who stand at their desks are also expected to be frequently walking around or moving their legs since long term standing still is not recommended. Long term sitting no longer a good thing......take a long airplane trip and if you don't end up in the hospital with clotted blood in your leg, you will notice that you do not feel so well as you walk through the airport. So what I do now at almost 80 when watching tv, writing, reading, knitting is to frequently jiggle around my bottom and move my feet and legs. It's not a bother, yet keeps all the juices flowing. Before I began this routine, I ended up in ER being treated with shocks to my heart, now taking anti-coats. Prior to these events I was a skinny, sedentary couch potato. Although frequently moving about had not been my style, I must admit that I definitely have more energy, sleep and feel better. I am not one to rigorously follow dietary and exercise regimes, but am now a believer in frequent movement of this old body.
   • Caroline Miller July 9, 2015 at 9:53 am Reply

     Thank you Judy for sharing your experiences. Jiggling my bottom works for me, except during a colonoscopy.
2. Christine Webb July 10, 2015 at 7:08 am Reply

   Happy to read you've joined the 'stand for a bit' bandwagon. Not sure if, or why it works in the long run to stand, but it certainly is easier to step away from ones desk in any direction when standing than when sitting and I enjoy that benefit. If there is safety in numbers, it's comforting to know that almost all of the 100 office employees at work are standing at their desk or have the option to do so--with so many doing this, it must be a good thing, right? In regards to the numbness in your heels. I have a thought. More than likely you're already standing on carpet but that may not be enough support. Have discovered that standing on a foam pad made specifically for this purpose has made all the difference in the world and my feet and legs are most grateful. If the goal is to keep everything moving smoothly, I'm hoping that standing still is exactly what the doctor ordered.
   • Caroline Miller July 10, 2015 at 8:07 am Reply

     Yes, I'm standing on a rug but a foam pad sounds like a great idea for anyone who wants to try standing. Thanks for sharing.
3. Maggi White April 17, 2018 at 9:34 am Reply

   You remind me of my son-in-law who doesn't eat right, etc., but says, "well, at least I'll die happy." Happy with lots of ailments that include discomfort during his final years? Doesn't impress me. Heredity plays a good part and in your family longevity is a bonus.
   • Caroline Miller April 17, 2018 at 1:07 pm Reply

     I agree. Attention to health is important. But I'm keeping my cat naps.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.