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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 walked home from the Dr. about 1/2 a mile. Hope new meds help. Been crying and feeling really, really depressed and lonely.
Rizen
Rizen
Walked 2.8 miles. Feel isolated in a crowd and really depressed. Sorry for not answering lately. Not doing well.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2 miles today. Hope my new medicine is approved soon.
Rizen
Rizen
Went to gym and walked a mile home. Still feeling extremely isolated, even around people.
Rizen
Rizen
I hiked a mile today. Been feeling really lonely, depressed but also enraged at how Trump is bombing countries without congressional approval. I completely agree with Keith Olbermann here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGFel-fhGkw

I just can't believe what's happening. I never thought I'd see democracy threatened like this. Targeting specific religious and ethnic groups, turning people against government intelligence agencies, denying investigations, trying to discredit other government branches who question Trump, censoring the media, the nepotism, lying, complete lack of checks and balances.
StrengthHopeFaith
StrengthHopeFaith
Hello Rizen,

I also engage in exercising, and striving to eat healthy. I find it helps with stress, and coping with negative emotions. I usually engage in inline skating, biking, dancing, and taking walks. Glad this is helpful for you. Keep it up!
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Hey, Rizen, I walked a ton last week--too much, ended up sore--and I thought of you and wondered if you were getting out there, too. I'm going to have an active weekend again, out on my cane.
Rizen
Rizen
walked 1 mile.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles home.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Walked a lot going to and from the subway for that show in DC. It felt good.
Gregory1
Gregory1
I am going through the same thing. I was 213 ibs last December. Now my weight is gone down. You have to learn moderation, not depriving yourself of your pleasure foods. Walking is good and I love walking myself. Take it one day at a time.
Rizen
Rizen
^I haven't weight that little since a medicine made me gain weight in grade school.

I hiked a mile and a half today.
Rizen
Rizen
Walked 2 miles. I'm not feeling well.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2.8 miles. "River to the ocean goes, a fortune for the undertow, none of this is going my way"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfyng5OHEOE
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
It rained here, so I had to walk with an umbrella and a cane, too, and I finally just gave up. Wish I hadn't, because by bedtime I could feel the difference. Walks help keep my spirits up.