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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 was sick the last few days and didn't walk. I did walk a mile on my mom's treadmill today. It's hot outside and harder to make myself walk.
Rizen
Rizen
^Thanks.

I didn't go for a walk yesterday but did a lot of grocery shopping for my mom and grandma so that gave me exercise.

I walked a mile tonight. It's too hot to exercise during the day.
Rizen
Rizen
I felt very fatigued yesterday and didn't walk but walked 4.8 miles today to make up for it (2+2.8).
Rizen
Rizen
I walked a mile.
Rizen
Rizen
I went on a shot hike with my mom, 1/2 mile.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles tonight.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2 miles tonight. Sorry I haven't posted much; I've felt fatigued and irritable lately.
52yrs2long
52yrs2long
Walking 2 miles is awesome Sorry for any misunderstandings we may have had. I am guilty of being blunt. Sometimes I need to be a little softer in my tone.
Rizen
Rizen
I pushed my grandma around the zoo in a wheelchair for a few hours. That should count as exercise.
52yrs2long
52yrs2long
It most certainly does....your grandma is lucky to have you.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked a mile. I was too depressed to move the last 2 days. Hot weather doesn't help.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I hadn't walked in too long, what with those 3 kidney infections I've mentioned here, but I walked DC yesterday (albeit on my cane) and made it to RFK Stadium and back for the Foo Fighters 20th Anniversary July 4th show. I almost had to leave because I couldn't handle standing in the crowd, but I made it, and walked the way back, too.

Yay to being a geezer on a cane but WALKING! I made friends with a young man in a wheelchair, and together we got each other to the subway station and onto the train.
itasca
itasca
I have found if I walk or go to the gym twice a day I'm less irritable. When I'm in a routine it's easier to stick with it but if I have to miss a day I can get out of the routine and it's hard to start again.
itasca
itasca
Thanks for starting this thread.
Rizen
Rizen
Good work everyone :)
I'm feeling better today and went on an easy 5 mile hike.