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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 a mile tonight. Was feeling sick and didn't walk yesterday.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked a mile today.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Oh, Rizen, that's so good you got over feeling sick and right back to walking again. Here in my town we've had 4 days straight of rain, so I couldn't get out and walk. It frustrated me, especially since it was Father's Day and as a dad abuse survivor I got the Father's Day blues and couldn't walk them off.

Until today, though! Yay! I got to get the cane out and do my walk downtown again. Couldn't wait to come home and post on your Walk A Day thread about it, amigo. It does me good.
Rizen
Rizen
Glad you're feeling better today.
I'm still under the weather and napping frequently but still walked a mile today.
Rizen
Rizen
Walked a mile. I see couples walking and get really depressed. Why is it so hard to meet people? I gained 20lbs since last year and haven't lost any of it. Can't keep my head above water.
Rizen
Rizen
I walked 2 miles this morning. It's too darn hot to walk in the daytime.
Rizen
Rizen
I was away for the long weekend. I swam in a lake and walked around a zoo.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Thought of you and I pushed myself yesterday and today and got the cane out and did my walk both days. Yesterday it was a pleasure, but today it was brutal. Lots of pain. But got it done. No pain no gain, right?

Swimming must have been great exercise, Rizen.
getbacktoserenity
getbacktoserenity
Legit. Keep up the motivation. Good thing you have it. It can be difficult to maintain it though.
Rizen
Rizen
Walked about a mile tonight.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
Good for you! Not me, the pain that's been building while I walked the last couple of days was too much for me today. Hoping it subsides after taking a day off so I can get back to it.
LillyPotter
LillyPotter
encouraging hugs. this post always encourages me. i tried but wasn't able to do the physical therapy, not even the babiest of exercises - not yet. i will. i think i have to sneak up on it sort of.

i want you to know though, that i come here and am encouraged every single time. thanks for this post Rizen, and for keepin on. xo
Rizen
Rizen
TY, I hope you guys feel better.
I walked a mile tonight.
Community Leadermujicaptsd
mujicaptsd
I slept all day until it was time to teach my night class! I didn't mean to, and it meant I didn't get my walk in. But I was in less pain after so much sleep.

Hoping to walk tomorrow like you did last night.
Rizen
Rizen
I hiked 2 miles today and saw a moose and her calf playing in a river :)