Sure I said I would walk everyday starting last week. Well I got Monday only because I had the idea on Monday. I find there is alway an excuse. I don’t have the cold winter to deal with though so in that sense I’m lucky.

Just a thought do you have a Fitbit. Some aren’t that expensive and it does make you want to make your steps for the day. It might work for you it is worth a try. Anyways I will write down what exercise I did for the day. I’m sure other people will join in too.

I go to the gym...I can let you know when I go to the gym, its usually about 3 times a week right now because of the stupid arm splint. I don't walk like in the wild because my legs suck....so I do the safety of a Treadmill with handrails! lol

Sure we could..... I don't know if you're on the PTSD board sweetie.... There is a walking post on there that people add to all of the time.... You could always join that post or start your own

They just keep bringing it up and we could do one here as well.....

Do you have a SAD or happy Lamp ML??….. Big hug sweetie..... I have a dog so that sort of forces my hand whether I want to or not.....xo

I find walking with others that they walk too fast and don't want to stop and look at things noticing what is going on around them and have a good old chat. They rush too much which must mean I am a slow walker. As you pointed out walking on your own isn't fun. Can you walk a dog? Your own or someone else's so you have company? I've never enjoyed exercise and as soon as I wasn't forced into it by others and I learnt to deal with inner critics I stopped immediately. Couldn't be happier.

oops I forgot to say best of luck ml :-D lol

Hi One....me I start and then stop, hard for me to hold myself accountable to doing something I really don't want to do, yet I know is good for me to do. Today it's raining, same tomorrow. I need to think how I can/where I can walk. I also need to get some walking shoes...only have summer sneakers with air holes...always have cold feet! :)

I hear you Kat...my legs and knees aren't the greatest...gym memberships are too expensive for me. I hope to just walk 15 minutes twice a day...not starting out big, maybe only 15 minutes....just to do it consistantly.

I remember a long time ago there was a person named "rizen" who would post each day the amount walked. It was done in just one post...could I do that here, just say :exercise: and keep posting in there? only one problem, the posts don't come to the top when someone takes the time to responding. Posts just get lost.

No I don't have one of those lamps....I'm hoping by starting to walk, taking vit. B12, vit. d I'll feel better. Thanks :)

...and forgot to say I'm sorry you are down in the dumps. That is a little concerning but I won't worry till you say instead of it coming in waves you seem to be stuck at the bottom. Take care (((hugs)))

I don’t know where you live but I’m in a city and walking is a huge part of my daily routine. I need more exercise regime though so I’d be open to tracking and touching base with others. Fitness is definitely on my list of Things That Need Improving in my life....

YES!!! I try to walk our dogs once a day and I usually go two laps around the block :)

Being accountable is a priority to my routine now, ml - I'd not being doing nearly as well if not holding myself accountable to Someone.

So I'd love to be part of the Encouragement team!

I confess, I find exercising easy for two reasons:. I no longer have a vehicle and must walk more to bus stops and stores, do that helps; second, I now have a treadmill and stationary bike in the basement for at-home days.

Because I suffer from anxiety, I find it Much easier to have exercise equipment at home and I Highly recommend it for anyone who can get them (Walmart, even).

I found it off-putting to go to the gym because of the open rooms and all the People - would have loved it when hypomanic but now, not so much.

But walking in neighborhoods is "okay"; more so, when I have somewhere specific to go.

For those of you who are not motivated to walk - have you thought about the Reasons you are uncomfortable with it? That's how I found solutions.

Knowing When I like to walk (like, only when I am at home or when I have somewhere Specific to go) , and understanding how my anxiety affects my exercise, has been a big help.

Yes that's the post I'm talking about ML... It's still going strong.... You can join that post... Muji posts on it all the time as well..... I do the odd time.....xo

Sure you can absolutely do it here sweetie.... Just keep bringing it back up much like the BP lounge ….. Big hug.....xo

ML do you have a Mall near you? We have a large Mall and they open the main area several hours before the stores actually open so people can walk in the Mall. Some folks like it better than walking outside, I think ours is like a 3 lap mile and there are other people around so its not so isolating....plus things to look at so its not always boring.

Just a thought.

Wow!!!
Thank you all for your interest and responses...smiling here for the first time in days!

I guess the next question would be do you all want to stay in the bp room or go over to ptsd room? Personally I'd like to stay here. I also have a group I started called WDYW (what do you want), we could post there and would be able to write about anything...I use it to try and keep me on track with what I need to do inside and outside at my home....I'll put up the link.

Same thing with me GTT....if I write I'm doing something, well just got to get the 'it' done! :)

Staying here sounds like a plan.....I don't have a gadget to say how much I'm walking but I can say when I go for a walk!!