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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!
Secouya
Secouya
Rizen, I was so impressed that you kept up your walks in the snow and now in the rain. It’s so great that you are dedicated to keeping up with your exercise.
Rizen
Rizen
Thanks.
I walked about 2.5 miles.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Almost your full 3, huh, Rizen? I did my full walk last night, but I've still gained 2 pounds lately. Maybe I need to walk twice a day....
Rizen
Rizen
3 miles.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
All 3, good, Rizen. I lost those 2 pounds by walking my full walk daily, too. Let's keep going because it works!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
It's unseasonably cool today, Rizen, but dry, so despite how confusing it is not to have hot weather so close to July it's going to be good weather for a walk. Hope it is where you live, too.
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Everybody is still keeping active... Good for you... I just popped by to say hi and a big hug.....xo
Rizen
Rizen
I walked about 3 miles today.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I did my walk, too, and am in a walking fight about gaining those 2 pounds or not. My weight loss surgeon Dec. 2018 warned me I might gain back 10 pounds after my lowest weight, so it's good I'm fighting gaining only 2 and not 10, but it's why I walk. Let's keep walking!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Got it done!
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3.5 miles yesterday and 3 today.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Good for you, Rizen. I got TWO walks in yesterday. It felt good. Plan to try for two today as well.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3 miles. I'm really discouraged because I haven't lost weight in months despite the extra distance and trying to cut back on junk food.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I'm discouraged, too, Rizen, because I've been walking every day as well. My surgeon said after hitting my lowest weight post-op I'd gain back 10 lbs in my first post-op year. With a walk a day I've kept my rebound down to less that 10lbs, down to 7lbs instead, but I do hate those 7 pounds I've gained back.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 3 miles today.
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