Hi @Momoffivesons . Doing a mile a day and walking the dog is great , good for you .
I would suggest speaking to your dr first and ask what limitations you have and should not do , so not to re - injure yourself and then go from there . I am hesitant to suggest things that work for me as they may not be the best for you . Ie Zumba ( there is also chair Zumba ) .
As far as distracting yourself from smoking , you could try new hobbies . There are many u tube instructional tutorials to do pretty much anything these days .
IE: I took up learning to play the guitar when I was bedridden and quitting smoking . A Ukulele is relatively cheap to buy and very easy to learn as well , and gets that dopamine going . Sing along too 🙂 and that helps exercise the lungs as well as distracts your thoughts from smoking
If you do a search or perhaps @YoungAtHeart will post the link , there is a list that floats around here with 100 or 101 things to do . You can find that helpful . There is also the get moving group , everyone is welcome . Perhaps if you had physio some of those excersise you did then might help ?
Swimming is generally good for mobility issues and if you live in the city or near one there are often classes for people with mobility issues ,seniors centres as well will have low impact classes . Not sure those are available to you , but there are some resources there , and if you call them they can give you ones more specific to those who struggle with their mobility .
Something else that may help upper body is the resistance band excersises , not sure your age but they have more gentler ones for seniors , again just google to see what you like . I would make sure that your dr okays that type of exercise . With your back and foot it may not be suitable for you , again risk issues ?
I have a table top arm pedal machine , bout 80 dollars , that might be something that could help you . I use it because with a walker I am losing strength in my arms .
Keep walking , keep moving , great job on your quit and looking for ways to help keep you distracted and healthy.
