I've been wanting to increase my exercise for obvious reasons but have been avoiding walking (running is out of the question!) as it is hard on my joints.  I have been swimming and riding my bike whenever I can, but there is nothing like the convenience of just opening my front door and going for a daily walk.  And that is exactly what I have been doing of late.  I only walk about 20 minutes a day so as not to overdo it.  I also have a very special pair of walking shoes.  Actually they are a high topped hiking shoe put out by NIKE with an air cushioned heel that absorbs the shock of walking.  With these on, I can do my daily walk and it doesn't have a lasting effect on my day (<-- Think not sore and achy)

I wore the wrong shoes the other day and spent the rest of the day regretting my poor decision.  It is the little things that can make a victory in the never ending battle to defeat RA. I am feeling stronger and obviously the calories burned are a big help to my health and well being. I have been doing this for well over a week and so far so good! I'll be looking for some of you out there in the days ahead :-) Just make sure you have a great pair of walking shoes...even if they make you look dorky!