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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!

Rizen 02/17/2017

Walked 2 miles tonight.

Rizen 02/19/2017

I hiked 4.2 miles today. It was snowy, hilly and I overexerted myself and got dehydrated. I have to be more careful. When you stepped through the snow it was about 2 ft deep.

Rizen 02/20/2017

I walked .5 to 1 mile today.

mujicaptsd 02/20/2017

I don't know the distance I walked today in terms of miles, Rizen, but in terms of city blocks it was one of the longest walks in years. No snow here for me--it was just a beautiful day for a walk, a spring-like day out.

I thought of you and this thread as I was walking, looking forward to the satisfaction of getting to post how far I'd pushed myself to walk this time. Thanks again for this thread, my friend.

Rizen 02/21/2017

Good work mujica and Dooo :) I didn't see many animals on the hike but saw deer on the way there.

I walked 2 miles today. Been feeling really worn out.

Rizen 02/23/2017

Walked 1/2 mile tonight.

Rizen 02/26/2017

I walked 2 miles tonight.

mujicaptsd 02/26/2017

Way to go, Rizen adn Dooo. Today I went to lunch with a friend, but didn't come home until I'd done my daily walk, too. I thought of you and how I'd feel proud posting about it at the end of the day, so thanks for keeping this thread alive as a motivation.

Rizen 02/27/2017

I walked a mile tonight. It's hard to lose weight :(

Rizen 03/01/2017

I walked 2 miles.

mujicaptsd 03/01/2017

I did my walk again today, too, tired as I was after work. I thought of how satisfying it is to write that I did it anyway and to see that you did your walk, too, Rizen, and it motivated me to do it. Always enjoy it when I do it no matter that I'm tired at the end of the day. Always thankful for this thread.

Muskoka007 03/01/2017

OH I hate that when something interferes with my exercising, it is my happy drug. Sorry about your foot. I had to stop when I got a mild concussion a month ago but I am back on the horse since my trip and feeling great. Had a 2 and a half walk with my girlfriend and my dog yesterday in the woods, feel great. I try to do an hour and a half each day of something cardio and resistance training. I do always get a day of rest too. It really helps me and studies prove that exercise does wonders for the brain. Good for you Ritzin. PS I use the endmondo app, it is free and is a great way to track your exercise https://www.endomondo.com

Rizen 03/03/2017

I walked half a mile home from the Dr. We raised my medicine dose. I doubt this will work.

Rizen 03/03/2017

Walked 2 miles tonight. Insomnia sucks, I'm up all night.

Rizen 03/04/2017

I can't sleep no matter what I do.

I walked 2.5 miles tonight. In a really rotten mood.

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