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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
You can do it mujicaptsd!

I was really depressed yesterday but walked 2.8 miles this morning to my mom's house.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
Congrats Rizen. That's one heck of a job with all that you have on your plate. Nice Job.......Happy Birthday.
Rizen
Rizen
^Thanks fifty2.

I walked 2.8 miles today.
beclinkay
beclinkay
I had bariatric surgery 2yrs ago and lost 100 pounds. I have totally changed how I eat. No carbs and lots of protein. Sorry to say, I don't do much exercise. I have fibromyalgia. I walk a little, but I have to have knee surgery this fall, so that prevents too much walking right now.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
Sounds like a nice walk Rizen. How is your Grandma doing? I hope she is feeling better. Keep up the good work my man.
Rizen
Rizen
My grandma's back at home and doing better. She probably will need oxygen full time from now on.

I walked 2 miles this morning.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
I am glad your Grandma is back home but I am sorry she will have to be on oxygen. Keep taking those walks and taking good care of yourself first so you can help your loved ones as the need arises.
Rizen
Rizen
^Thanks.

I hiked about 1/2 a mile with my mom today. I always carry a folding chair for her since she frequently needs to sit.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
That was really nice of you. You are a good, loving, caring person Rizen. Stay that way. I assure you it will carry you to a content and promising future.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles today.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
Good job Rizen. Hope you are feeling well.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles tonight.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
Good job Rizen. You keep up the good work. How is your grandma doing?
Rizen
Rizen
^she is doing well. I think the antibiotics she's taking are helping.

I didn't walk but swam at the rec center for an hour and a half today.
fifty2yrs2longg
fifty2yrs2longg
I am glad she is doing well. Sometimes the right antibiotic can make all of the difference in the world. An hour and a half worth of swimming is an awesome workout. They say swimming is probably the best form of exercise you can do. Low to no impact, constant resistance, and soothing relaxation. Good for you my man. Keep up the good work.