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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!
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
I paced around inside today. I've been either walking 2 miles or pacing the last several days except yesterday I missed. Lot of anxiety lately.
Thoughtful
I walk too. I try to go every day but sometimes skip a day. It’s amazing how good it makes you feel. Good food is important, too. I try to cook meals that taste good. It makes a difference to enjoy what you’re eating and I enjoy the cooking part, too. All good luck with your healthy habits!
Rizen
I walked 2 miles today.
mujicaptsd
I usually walk twice a day; today it was THREE times! :-)
Secouya
Good job Rizen and Muji!!! I am hoping after all this splinting ends in March that I can walk again. I have to build my strength and have started using a stationary bike to help build muscle.
mujicaptsd
I got two walks in again today. Wow, was it COLD!
mujicaptsd
Did it again. It was cold, but wearing a new fleece I bought yesterday helped me against the chill today both times.
Rizen
I walked 2 miles.
mujicaptsd
Way to go, Rizen. I got THREE walks in today! Being off from teaching from home via live streaming allows me more time for exercise.
mujicaptsd
My second walk today literally was in the SNOW. But I got 2 done nonetheless!
Rizen
I paced around yesterday and had to walk 4 miles today. I was meant to walk 2 miles to my mom's house and drive the car home only to find she left the lights on so I had to walk back too.
mujicaptsd
Bummer how you came to have to walk back, too, like that Rizen. But getting 4 miles in walking is more than usual. Me, I just got in from my THIRD walk. I'm so proud of myself and how I'm keeping up good eating and exercise habits during the semi self quarantine I'm in during this pandemic.
mujicaptsd
I got THREE walks in again today, Rizen. Yeah! How're you doing?
mujicaptsd
Back to teaching school today, so no time for three walks, but did get two in, Rizen. How's it going for you?
Secouya
Hope you are both doing well and enjoying your walks! You two are awesome. I can’t wait to start walking again. I’ve been riding my stationary bike 3 times a day after splinting to get my heart rate up.
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