[RoosterRedux]

I chopped some wood this week in my effort to get back in shape after a lazy winter.

My conclusion...what good is it being a prepper if you aren't in great shape?

And I was in pretty good shape last fall. Now...not so much.

I found a fallen tree in the woods behind my property (wetlands) and will spend at least 30 minutes a day chopping from now on. Plus getting back into Crossfit and running and riding the bike.

I am gasping for air now but in a month or so, I will be back in shape (and I am 65).

I challenge all my brother and sister Freepers to join me.

Start slowly and build steadily.

[Twinkie]

This has been a long, hard winter, even here in the South. Oh, I could have bundled up in my wool coat and got out and walked on a daily basis; but I got cold and depressed. - Frankly, our state of mind is the big thing that we have to pay attention to. - We started in with the Y2K thing, storing and prepping. Then, when that wasn’t so bad, we eased up and started using some of the stuff we had stored. - So, now that winter seems to be releasing its strangle hold a bit; it’s time we bucked up and snapped back to attention. I’m starting small; simply walking the porch, making multiple rounds. Better than nothing.

[Bulwyf]

Ok Rooster, I’m with you, I’m a bit younger ex soldier, but I’m packing a few extra from having to eat my own cooking (read I don’t cook).

Tomorrow morning, I’ll throw on a small ruck with 20lbs or so and go for a 5k brisk walk.

[Theoria]

Well said.

One must be in shape: physically, mentally, and spiritually.

[MomwithHope]

Hubby is 63 and is working on a tree a big oak that fell across our trail last fall. He’s been doing a little each day after work, in the cutting stage right now.

[Ellendra]

And I was in pretty good shape last fall. Now...not so much.

I've been taking the stairs at work whenever possible for that same reason. I work on the 5th floor. The garden out on my land is a steep climb, usually by the time I'm to where I can get up there without stopping, it's time to button it up for the winter. By spring, I have to stop 5 times to catch my breath. This year, because of all the stair climbing I was able to get up the hill in one go, and still have the strength to do 5 hours worth of work on it.