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Walk a Day

Rizen
Rizen
I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps.
I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting back.
Walking greatly improves my mental health too. I'm feeling less irritable and depressed after walking.

I want this to be a support thread for people who exercise and eat healthy so if you do any of that post here!
Rizen
Rizen
@mujicaptsd congratulations :)
@dragonflylady good work swimming. Sorry you got sick.

I walked 2.8 miles today.
Rizen
Rizen
I hiked about 4 miles today.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Hiking--like in nature? Sounds so good.
DoooOver
DoooOver
I am so happy the flu has passed Muji!!!!

Dragonfly, I LOVE to swim. Good job on the walk Rizen. I finally did it. I put on my rubber suit and got on my exercise machine for 15 minutes. I could have gone longer but Em started barking at the neighbors.
Rizen
Rizen
^good work DooOver :)

I walked 3-4 miles today; my feet are sore.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Thanks for the good wishes, everybody. The flu has PASSED and I went to the GYM again. I did the treadmill thing for just as long and hard as 10 days ago, when the flu stopped me. Didn't lose a step.

Thanks, Rizen, for giving me a place to say so! Congrats for those 3-4 miles you walked.
DoooOver
DoooOver
Well, I did not get a work out in today. I did do a lot of walking and tonight at the doctor I found out I have lost ten pounds. I was jumping up and down :)
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Whee!
Rizen
Rizen
I walked some. Not doing well today.
Rizen
Rizen
I'm feeling worn out and depressed, one of those days when I'm not sure if I'm sick or not, but I walked a mile.
min63
min63
i exserzie everyday almost but very active
OldCodger
OldCodger
There is volumes to be said about the healthy effects of exercise. You are an inspiration to us all. Congrats.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I did it again last night! Yee-haw! It makes me so happy.
drangonflylady
drangonflylady
I'm feeling so much better and am getting my energy back that I was able to drive myself to my own appointments and this is a big deal cause I went from my house and hour to my first appointment and then I went another half hour to my next appointment and then another hour and 15 minutes home without getting so tired I couldn't drive. Yeah me. I am gaining all the time. I forgot to mention I haven't driven myself in six months now. Also I walk yesterday.
Rizen
Rizen
Good work everyone :)

I walked 1.5-2 miles today.