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Ocelot II

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14. Walk 2-4 miles a day. Old knees can't handle running any more.

Reply to Sympthsical (Original post)

Mon May 17, 2021, 09:47 AM

May 2021

I started doing this last summer when my dieting got stuck and I realized I needed more exercise, and it's made a huge difference in both my mood and my weight loss (which also improved my mood). I try to get out and walk every day regardless of the weather, did it even in -22 wind chill; and now I feel antsy if I don't. I enjoy walking around the neighborhood, observing the changes in the seasons, what people are doing with their yards and gardens, just being outside. I'll keep doing it to stay cheerful and keep the lard off.

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How much do you exercise? [View all] Sympthsical May 2021 OP

I run 30+ miles a week. SoonerPride May 2021 #1

5k a day Sympthsical May 2021 #25

35 miles per day on an exercise bike Sherman A1 May 2021 #2

Walking 3.5 miles IrishAfricanAmerican May 2021 #3

I've walked 3 miles a day for the last month Walleye May 2021 #4

Quick question Sympthsical May 2021 #27

garden for hours each day, 5-6 mile hikes in nearby parks every other day NewHendoLib May 2021 #5

I'm 66 bdamomma May 2021 #31

I walk at least 4 miles every day. Often considerably more. hlthe2b May 2021 #6

Exercise offers the single largest health benefit of just about anything. tinrobot May 2021 #7

Not enough. Late in life to start, too... Wounded Bear May 2021 #8

I go up and down 24 flights of stairs daily. MineralMan May 2021 #9

I walk at least 20K a week malaise May 2021 #10

I do, but it does little to address my depression/anxiety, which is something I knew long before WhiskeyGrinder May 2021 #11

;-{) Goonch May 2021 #12

funny bdamomma May 2021 #29

I ride a bicycle, last week I rode 85 miles total. Biking doc03 May 2021 #13

Walk 2-4 miles a day. Old knees can't handle running any more. Ocelot II May 2021 #14

Right now just walk for 30 min. every morning with hubby and dog. lark May 2021 #15

Every day for at least an hour. GoCubsGo May 2021 #16

I used to run 25-30 miles a week till da knees said no mo. yonder May 2021 #17

Mostly, I walk. luvs2sing May 2021 #18

This is my routine for my two dogs ChazII May 2021 #36

I got a rower during lock down Mossfern May 2021 #19

Same here, Concept model. Love it. Watch TV as I row 40 minutes. nt USALiberal May 2021 #23

Same here! madwivoter May 2021 #37

Slightly less than none. Nevilledog May 2021 #20

Tai Chi, walking a few times a week Pinback May 2021 #21

Star costs $5! nt USALiberal May 2021 #22

Rowing machine, 30 to 40 minutes a day. And walking. nt USALiberal May 2021 #24

Per Fitbit, average 12,500 steps/day plus 150 situps. CoopersDad May 2021 #26

found this article bdamomma May 2021 #28

I may have missed it but nobody mentioned resistance or weight JanMichael May 2021 #30

I am addicted to exercise and if I miss a day it definitely affects my mood. GumboYaYa May 2021 #32

Never been able to 'exercise'. Get too bored. GulfCoast66 May 2021 #33

This message was self-deleted by its author hamsterjill May 2021 #34

I have to work out on the daily. Niagara May 2021 #35