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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
I hope the sinus infection clears up fast.

I was depressed and didn't walk yesterday but I walked home 2.1 miles today.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I didn't walk yesterday, either, Rizen, that sinus infection being the reason why for me. But tonight I went and did my 30 minute walk again. I'm taking the antibiotics, so walking again must be ok, I hope.

There was an earthquake siren tonight, 2nd one in a week, but just like the other time I didn't feel anything. Must not have been that bad. Even if it was, there's not much to do about an earthquake anyway, right?
Rizen
Rizen
I guess not.
I walked 3 miles tonight.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Don't think so. Earthquakes are just gonna happen. Glad you walked your 3 miles. I'm looking forward to getting my 30mins in today.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3 miles. I've been feeling more depressed lately.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Why do you think that is, Rizen? Winter blues?
Me, I did my minimum walking yesterday. I got my 30mins in, but barely. Planning lots more walking today. Leave Mexico day after tomorrow, so this is one of my last chances.
Rizen
Rizen
My mom's been in a lot of pain and can't walk very much anymore. Also I can't even get someone to have a conversation with me on a dating website.

I walked 3 miles today.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3 miles again.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Sorry your mom's in so much pain, Rizen. Wish she could get a break from it and you could walk more, too.

Today I leave Mexico so my walking will be in airports.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
I just wanted to with the walkers a Happy New Year.... It's too bloody cold to walk today but I'll get some exercise in with housework..... Big hugs.....xo
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Hey, thanks, SC. I did do the walk in the Mexico City airport today, but I timed it and it was 40mins, not just 30. So we're keeping on keeping on here! :-)
Rizen
Rizen
I got home late so I only walked a mile.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
You still walked a mile, Rizen, good for you. Me, I'm back in the airport again, I'm going to make sure to do my walking, too..
Rizen
Rizen
It was cold so I only walked the 2.1 miles home.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I did a lot of airport walking, Rizen. Then when I got to the States, I got on the wrong shuttle bus to long term parking when it came time to find my car at the airport after I landed. The right long term parking lot was across the street, but the shuttle bus driver wouldn't take me there.

So I got an extra walk in, dragging my luggage across the interstate behind me to get there on foot. Good thing I've been doing these walks so I'd be prepared, huh? Best part: my car had been sitting for a month, but the battery wasn't drained and the car started right up on the first key turn.
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