I just bumped New Link to the Spreadsheet in the discussions.
Click opn the link and you'll see February's calendar.
I put your name on the spreadsheet for you to see how it works.
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FIRST CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AND MAKE SURE YOU CAN WALK.

YOU CAN BEGIN TO WALK BY SITTING IN A CHAIR AND MOVING YOUR FEET BACK AND FORTH, SLOWLY AT FIRST.

KEEP IT SIMPLE AT FIRST AND AFFIRM YOU CAN DO IT.

Take it slow and easy to start. Start with how far can you walk now - from the house to the road, 1/2 way from the house to the road? Can you manage that distant for 3 day of the week? What ever distant is comfortable do that for 2 weeks. Then set a goal to go a bit further even if it is only a few feet and try to do that distance for another couple weeks.
There is a DS member that could barely get out his front door and now he can walk a block!

thank you!!!!!!!!!

You will be amazed at how quickly you can advance in your walking - really, just do like JoyceMarilyn says, start slow at whatever distance is comfortable - I could barely do a 1/4 mile at first due to a stupid cramp in my hip that would develop every time, but before long I could go 3+ miles with ease!

probably should check with your doctor first. but that being said, i would start out with some weekly goals that are reasonable like week 1: walk 1/4 mile every day.
also, shoes are very important. it's possible that your back and knee pain comes from your feet not getting the proper arch support.
i use the dr scholls arch supports in my shoes and like them a lot.

good luck. just remember it takes 21 days to form a habit. if you start your program with goals that are attainable, then you're more likely to keep up with it...and once you're committed to doing it on a regular basis, you'll find that it also boosts your energy and emotional outlook.

The key is consistancy. Even when you don't feel like going, try to do at least a little. Don't overdo it, especially in the beginning and like the others have said, get it ok'd with your doctor first.

Good Luck

Good Point Revel about proper shoes!
My hip always lets me know when it is time to replace my shoes! Do not ignore your body's messages. For me I find I need new shoes about twice a year.

I am embarassed. I have not done anything, partly because of the weather an m y emotional condition. I have been feeling very tired and depressed. :(((