Not been out since New Years Eve

I'm walking on a treadmill or do yoga workouts from Youtube on the days I don't feel confident enough to step outside. As karmalady said, as long as you make an effort to move around, it's completely fine! My recent hobby has been photo restoration, so I'm at the computer all day long. I set up a timer that gives me a signal every hour to close the Photoglory window and do a light stretching. The weather is not exactly pleasant, so staying inside is a reasonable choice, just don't forget about movements altogether.

I've had my first proper walk today but even now there are patches of snow and ice the further up into the hills I went.
Having a dodgy hip has kept me inside and reminds me of a friend who slipped, fell and banged her head. She died a few days later in hospital.
It's really not worth taking chances on icy surfaces.

In a bid to improve my fitness last September, I bought a step machine and promptly tore my Achilles tendon. I couldn’t even walk around my house without pain. When it seemed to improve 100yards to the bus stop put me right back. Last Saturday I finally went to the local shopping centre and everything seems to be in full working order again. The thing is, I didn’t miss going out. I am very happy and comfortable at home, with supermarket home deliveries and Amazon for anything else. I know this is not a healthy way to live so will try harder to get out….when the weather improves, when I have read more of my books, have finished knitting this jumper, have shampooed the stair carpet. Anyway, the cat might miss me. 😂😂

Too right Luckygirl3, falling and breaking bones can be the end. I took have been housebound but tried to keep busy, rewriting my memoir of a childhood in working class South Yorkshire. In addition a spell on the treadmill each day, slowly increasing length and incline helps. I'm a relatively fit 83 but not taking any chances. I bought daffodils to lift my mood

It was still too icy yesterday snow on top of compacted ice. I had resigned myself tomstaying in until it cleared, today it has. I live alone a fall and hours in A and E and not managing at home is enough of a deterrent to me. I was warm, plenty of food in the freezer and my tv and radio, so well off compared to others.

If you did want to go out but fear slipping in icy conditions, I have found putting Yaktrax (or similar spikes) onto my shoes gives peace of mind. They really do grip the ice and I can walk as normal with them on.

I have used the weather-induced house arrest to catch up with old friends on the phone. It’s been amazing. I recommend it.

It will be my first time today to get back to swimming since early December. Cold/Covid kept me away for 2 weeks, then catching up on Christmas. I tend not to go much in school holidays as children don't swim in straight lines. They eventually went back to school and the weather then made it difficult as I have to navigate a picturesque but winding country road. I know that half way through my 2nd length of will feel like swimming through treacle. Need to get on with it.

I go down a dead end lane to get into the fields and woods. For me the trick is to either walk in the middle, which is often grass covered or to walk with at least one foot in the verge. But I dont let it stop me going out. I have been known to take a stick with me as the paths here are often churned up and deeply rutted by motor bikes and tractors, and frozen rock hard and filled with ice.

You are being very sensible to stay indoors.
When I was nursing I saw many elderly patients with fractured neck of femur or fractured hip. There is also the chance of developing hospital induced pneumonia.
I am another who is nervous about going out in these conditions.
I have my shopping delivered..no going out for me until it's safe

I never did get to the garage

Hadn't been out since last Monday but yesterday braved the short back garden walk to get food out the freezer in the garage. Managed 5 steps before going a...e over t.t and couldn't get upright so had to crawl on hands and knees back to the house so wished the wellies I'd ordered last Monday had arrived sooner. They arrived today just as the snow is finally clearing - typical!

Put old socks over shoes as it stops slipping on icy pavements if you have to go out and use a walking stick. You know it makes sense.

I went out yesterday but the paths and pavements were very icy. I had to walk in the road at one point. The side roads were also almost impassible. Ive stayed in today, kept checking to see if the snow and ice were melting but no it wasnt. Im hoping the warmer temperature and predicted rain will mean its all gone by tomorrow.

Haven’t been out since last Wednesday.Don’t mind being in,on my own all day.I have things to do,keep occupied then settle down to watch something I’ve saved.Quite like it and I feel safe and warm.

Best be safe than sorry.
Temperature is supposed to be rising from tomorrow.
11 hopefully.

It isn't unusual for me to go headlong, usually because my eyesight isn't great and I simply don't notice anything on the ground.
I'm always very nervous when it is slippery outside but have a new pair of boot with very ridged soles which has made it much easier. However when I was leaving the leisure centre the other day I was so excited to see the snow that I walked straight into a glass door - all the staff rushed to see if I was OK, I was fine just obviously felt very stupid!

A friend of mine has a son who went skiing a week ago and then came back and slipped at the station tearing a ligament in his knee. He said the A and E department was absolutely full of people with really nasty breaks and injuries. My friend now has to travel to Manchester to look after the grandchildren. Just very inconvenient for everyone. Just not worth the risk if you can avoid it for a few days. I would rather be stuck in for a week than spend months in plaster.

I haven’t been out much during this cold spell due to icy pavements but had to go out today to a pre booked lunch. Made it through the snow and ice to the main road and then the going was fine. Had a great time out and when we came home all the snow and ice had gone. Hopefully I’ll be able to get out walking tomorrow.

Feel your pain TillyWizz regarding mouse.im in same position !

I do have Invita D3 on prescription - was found to be deficient months ago and had B12 injections .,,always tired.

It’s a pity the pavement from my path to front door is still iced up and have seen dog walkers having to walk in road due to slipping and preventing/making me anxious

Feeling a bit abandoned by neighbours who usually are supportive and friendly 🤷‍♀️.

When it has snowed, I have to go out to clear the pavement, as , no-one else has offered to do so, for love or money , but otherwise I have stayed indoors, except when I realised the other day that I had nearly run out of cat food!

But I use a walking stick when traversing pavements that householders have not bothered to clear.

If you have to go out, tie a strip of cloth round your boots for extra grip on ice or snow.

We are down to minus 12 here today, so salt is no longer working .

(The cats are staying in too.)

It is only sensible to stay in and stay safe and warm.

You are being sensible. If uou are not confident about conditions for walking outdoors just stay put, the weather will change.

If you don't go outside, take higher dose Vitamin D with K2 supplements.
It's important for your immunity.

I've just spent a couple of days in A&E for a heart scare. It was very busy with elderly people who had fallen, mainly indoors to be fair. As well as those suffering from one of the many significant viruses that are about.
Please take care and do all you can to keep safe, spring will be here soon.