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Rizen 11/23/2014

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 08/12/2020

You made me smile Rizen. I love rabbits. When I was young I use to chase them. 3 miles is fantastic! Even 1 mile I’d good, just to get out in the fresh air.

mujicaptsd 08/12/2020

I did two walks again, Rizen, and it helped keep that weight loss surgery result level. It's working.

I don't see rabbits, but when I walk up to the middle school in my neighborhood and turn around up there at night I run into deer.

Rizen 08/12/2020

I walked 3 miles tonight.

Secouya 08/13/2020

I exercised for 3 hours today. I am starting to get back on track myself. Your doing a great job Rizen!

mujicaptsd 08/13/2020

There were lightning storms at night last night where I live, so I only got a day time walk in, Rizen, not a second one at night. I'm glad of that much, though. It's good to see you got your whole walk in.

Rizen 08/13/2020

I was feeling worn out so I only walked about 2 miles today.

mujicaptsd 08/14/2020

Glad you got 2 in, if not 3, that's ok. As for me, it's going on 2 years later and I'm still 2.3lbs under gaining back the 10lbs my weight loss surgeon predicted I'd gain back in a year, so walking's working, Rizen. Doing 2 walks a day. :-)

Secouya 08/14/2020

Two miles is good Rizen, remember all the other things you do in a day count too. Good job Muji on staying under.

Rizen 08/14/2020

I walked 3 miles today.

Secouya 08/15/2020

Way to go Rizen! Have a nice weekend!

mujicaptsd 08/15/2020

You did your maximum walking, Rizen. Not me, I was so tired from lesson plan preparation all week that Friday night I only got 1 walk in instead of 2. Hoping for 2 today since it's Saturday and a day off.

Rizen 08/15/2020

I walked 3 miles today.

Secouya 08/16/2020

Your doing great Rizen, keeping up with your routine.

Muji, 1 walk counts. It’s great that you and Rizen support each other’s walking goals.

Rizen 08/16/2020

I walked 3 miles again.

Secouya 08/17/2020

Another 3 Rizen! Great job!

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