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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 worked out at the gym and walked home a mile today.
Rizen
Rizen
I swam at the rec center today.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
i came to hug you in encouragemtn - instead : ) you have encouraged me, thank you Rizen
Rizen
Rizen
Thanks Lilly. I hiked about 2 miles today.
Rizen
Rizen
I worked out and walked home about a mile.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I'm still walking, by the way. When school starts in the Fall I usually quit because I get too busy, but not this year. That's kind of cool. My herniated disks hurt when I walk, but strengthening the muscles bit by bit has meant sometimes I'm pain free at intervals during the day. That's a nice break from back pain for the first time in 5 years! You keep walking, too, Rizen.
Rizen
Rizen
^good work, I'm happy you're in less pain.

I walked 1/2 to a mile today.
DanceStrong
DanceStrong
Good work Muji and Rizen. I'm glad you have been keeping it up!

I have a ballet class with my favorite teacher at this studio I joined 2 months ago. It still feels like a new place and new people, but I'm finally starting to get into a groove of dance practice.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
2nd night of insomnia, but after work tired and all I still managed to walk on my cane around the block again. Thanks for the encouragement, rizen. I needed it today and it did the trick.
MillaSofia
MillaSofia
I wish I could do this. I used to walk every day, now I can barely walk. I love walking. I'm proud of you for walking. I look forward to walking. Sending good thoughts your way.
Rizen
Rizen
I forgot to post earlier: I worked out at the gym and walked home a mile.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
yay, Rizen!
Milla, i feel like you do. i'm taking baby steps - even thinking in baby steps. i come here to get encouraged and i always do.
mlr0853
mlr0853
Hi Rizen...I just love you mental/physical energy...both positive and ispiring. I was just wondering if you could reach others by starting a "Rizen Group"...For my own well being, I'll be starting slowly. Yesterday 6hr stay in hospital to get re-hydrated/Kidney cancer( kidney now gone)/stage 3 kidney disease in other kidney. Getting my mind/life in order and want to put a little pizazz into my step. Take care,ML
Rizen
Rizen
^Cancer is a terrible thing. I hope your kidney can be treated to get rid of the disease.
I walked home 2.8 miles, feeling really depressed/lonely lately.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2 miles tonight, it's getting cold out.
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