Anyone getting addicted to walking??

fitnforward
fitnforward Posts: 62 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Good morning everyone! I started walking 6 days a week about 2 weeks ago. I usually walk outside or a track 3 miles daily plus walking around house cleaning etc. But now I feel like a "walking" Forrest Gump I want to walk all the time!! I'm looking for walking marathons to do etc. I feel so much better
increased stamina, losing weight, and better sleep. I LOVE IT!!

Is anyone else addicted to exercise, jogging, walking???? :flowerforyou:
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  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
    I love walking, I prefer outside, but here in NC it's too darn hot. Treadmill gets so boring for me. I always wanted to run and I have a hard time dedicating a long period of time to walk/run.
  • fitnforward
    fitnforward Posts: 62 Member
    I love walking outside too, but the humidity is terrible in KY. I usually try to walk early in the morning and evening time. I like indoor tracks but I get a little bored walking around and around. I'm trying to add variety to my walking surroundings to keep it interesting!
  • scottishgal127
    scottishgal127 Posts: 10 Member
    I love walking, too. I'm not much of a jogger, but have found so many benefits from walking. I live in Calgary, so it's usually cool over hot, which I prefer for walking. I agree with you about variety and not getting bored. :)
  • PinkyFett
    PinkyFett Posts: 842 Member
    I love walking outside too, but the humidity is terrible in KY. I usually try to walk early in the morning and evening time. I like indoor tracks but I get a little bored walking around and around. I'm trying to add variety to my walking surroundings to keep it interesting!

    When I have time to do this in the morning, usually if my son times his nap right lol, I watch price is right and do a little on the treadmill. I have lost motivation to use it because I've been so busy doing other things. I'm very rarely on the computer, usually an hour or two in the morning doing school work. I've started gardening and that takes a lot of energy, especially in the heat. I've been kind of counting that as a little exercise, though I don't log it.
  • crazygoog
    crazygoog Posts: 20 Member
    I have given myself a 21 day challenge of walking 5 miles per day. I do 1.5 miles on treadmill before work, then the round trip to work is a further 1.5 miles, meaning I only need to walk 2 miles after I have got home. Currently on day 10 and successful so far, 50 miles in.
  • Lonestar5775
    Lonestar5775 Posts: 740 Member
    Addicted may be too strong a word but I agree with all the benefits you listed. I prefer outside walking, but when I can't, I use the treadmill and listen to some music. When it is hot and/or humid, I simply adjust my pace. I figure walking at any pace is better than the couch right?
  • CA_Underdog
    CA_Underdog Posts: 733 Member
    I enjoy walking, but as with any exercise, if you do the same thing too long the benefits begin to diminish. It was awesome the first few months! Now I'm transitioning to cross-trainers, rowing, and/or bicycling. Lacking a mountain in my backyard, that makes it much easier to get my hear rate into the zone. :)
  • schonsdragon
    schonsdragon Posts: 102 Member
    I love walking especially first thing in the morning. I prefer to walk outside on the trails because it is always changing from day to day and it allows me that quiet time to get me mentally ready for the day. Depending the day I will walk between 3-7 miles, the difference tends to be if I have my camera bag with me and that adds about 30 pounds. When I can't walk outside I do use the treadmill but find that while it does get the body moving I don't get the mental lift that I get from outside.
  • Tera_1984
    Tera_1984 Posts: 18 Member
    I like walking outside too but I wouldnt say Im getting addicted but it is the workout I prefer over all of the others you can choose from.
  • Eoghann
    Eoghann Posts: 130 Member
    I've always loved walking. It's just that I stopped scheduling time for it. My Fitbit showed me just how inactive I had become. Now I'm back up to 5-6 miles a day plus the occasional longer walks at the weekend.

    I can't be bothered with treadmills or tracks though. It may achieve the same result but my brain knows I'm going nowhere and I lose motivation fast.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I sneak in walks almost every day. From 15 minute miles quick breaks, to hours of long fitness walks. Knees just can't take running anymore.
  • librarysteg
    librarysteg Posts: 29 Member
    Yes! I definitely am. I've been walking on the paved walking track at my daughters' school several nights a week. It's nice because they can play at the playground, and I can see them while I get my walk in. I have a goal of 3-4 days a week, and I've been doing a little over 2 miles, but I feel like it isn't enough, and I really miss the walk on the days when I don't get one in.
  • Always_Belle
    Always_Belle Posts: 73 Member
    All activity is simply amazing - much better than sitting, yes? Great time of the year to incorporate a walking workout. Enjoy :)
  • bill_i_am
    bill_i_am Posts: 180 Member
    I love a good walk! I try to walk about 3 miles or so everyday. It has been the predominant exercise that I've used during my weight loss. I much prefer to walk outside over the treadmill. I would say I'm pretty much addicted to it :)
  • brittneyleighphotography
    brittneyleighphotography Posts: 37 Member
    I'm doing 3.2 miles 5X a week right now. Great extra burn on my workout days and just lets me eat more on my rest days!
  • rainbow198
    rainbow198 Posts: 2,245 Member
    I absolutely love walking! I love how a good walk energizes me instead of making me tired or worn out. I do a mixture of power walking outdoors on a track and doing Leslie Sansone and Jessica Smith walking videos at home.

    This month I challenged myself to do 4 miles 6 days per week.

    I've been doing 2 - 3 miles first thing in the morning and 2 - 3 miles a couple of hours after dinner. On the weekends I'm able to get in 4 or 5 miles at once. It all depends on my day and how I'm feeling. So far I'm at 64.75 miles this month!
  • mushu0517
    mushu0517 Posts: 21 Member
    I love walking. I walk to and from work when it's not raining out. i also walk around the lake that isn't too far from my house. Actually walking is the way that i lost most of my weight...
  • FraggleRockerFitnessLover
    FraggleRockerFitnessLover Posts: 307
    Nope, not I said the fly. I am addicted to Aerosmith, Cheese, pugs, the color purple and working out, oh, and nipples
  • mushu0517
    mushu0517 Posts: 21 Member
    I love walking, I prefer outside, but here in NC it's too darn hot. Treadmill gets so boring for me. I always wanted to run and I have a hard time dedicating a long period of time to walk/run.


    you should get the "couch to 5k" app. it'll train you to run a 5k. the 1st week will be run for 60 secs, walk for 90 secs. the 2nd week(which is what i'm on)is run for 90 secs and walk for 90 secs. the 3rd week is run for 90 secs, walk for 90 secs, run for 3 mins and walk for 3 mins. it just get harder from there. it's fun to do. you can do it outside or on the treadmill. i'm actually training for a 5k, but even if i wasn't i still would use this app because it breaks up the walking all the time.
  • Timelordlady85
    Timelordlady85 Posts: 797 Member
    I love walking, hiking, jogging, wanting to get my rear in shape for running. I walk 2 miles every morning to and from my son's school and train 3x a week for c25k training with a friend at the park. the rest of my workouts consist of my elliptical and workout dvds.
  • goldthistime
    goldthistime Posts: 3,213 Member
    I was smitten with a love of walking a few years ago. I walked when I was bored. I walked when I was upset. I walked when the weather was too wonderful to NOT walk. I set up walking dates instead of coffee dates to chat with friends. I probably walked 10k a day. I remember walking the 50K for Weekend to End Breast Cancer, then coming home and being disappointed that no one was home. Solution? A walk of course! Went another 5k before I decided that perhaps it's time to rest. I'm trying to run now to get my exercise in a little faster, but still love to walk.
  • AvidJuicer
    AvidJuicer Posts: 1
    I just got off the treadmill a couple of minutes ago. I walked for 2 hours on full incline. I started walking again on a consistent basis about 2 or 3 weeks ago. I've purchased several workout dvds and never stick with it. I think I've finally realized that I prefer to keep things simple. I love walking because it's relaxing, challenging and versatile. I love the fact that you don't have to be "in shape" to walk. I'll more than likely reach my fitness goals now because walking is something that I actually enjoy.
  • MargaretSobers
    MargaretSobers Posts: 167 Member
    One of the biggest temptations when you have decided to walk or do exercises is to join a local Gym. Joining a Gym can be encouraging and discouraging at the same time. Encouraging because you might see some people way too fat and obese than you are and discouraging too because you will see many people showing off their six-pack abs. I love walking outside too, but the humidity is terrible especially in summers.So walking is mostly helpful in winters.
  • Looby47
    Looby47 Posts: 43 Member
    Yes I love walking too. I say my hobby is hillwalking although I've not done the real hills in a long time but its my target to get fit enough to not need to stop for breath every 10 seconds!

    I love walking in the countryside and joined The Ramblers. I'm just about to get back into it as my dad died recently and I've had couple of months off MFP. I used to write all the Ramblers walks dates and times in my diary (I work shifts) and looked forward to doing them, in fact got really disappointed if something else got in the way. I love that feeling especially in Spring when you're on a footpath and can see lovely green views and its all quiet around me. There's a whole new world to explore on public footpaths!

    To fit it around work, I also started getting off the train early or later and walking to the car a couple of miles before or after work (yeah. that old chestnut! ....but it worked!).

    I'm looking for a few new friends on MFP as mine seem to have gone quiet apart from a few already existing local friends so would be great to be in touch with people who genuinely like the outdoors! I'll be logging my exercise via Endomondo soon when I get started.
  • shiec92
    shiec92 Posts: 688 Member
    YES, me!

    Over the past week I've been walking a lot and actually starting to enjoy it.
    I haven't lost any weight but I feel better in myself :D
  • scolloby
    scolloby Posts: 22 Member
    And me....I had an arthroscopy on my knee (torn ligament) 5 weeks ago and it's given me a new lease of life, I cannot believe how fast I'v recovered and got my knee strengthened. I walk outside, coast path, woodland, countryside, because I live in Cornwall in the UK. I walked for 5 hours up and down hills etc on Saturday but generally aim to do 1-2 hours depending on the time we (me and my man) have available. I need to be outside - the psychological side of being out in nature, in the elements, is invaluable to me. I've this week started to do the C25K, so I'm also running in the same places too. Now I have my fixed knee, we have plans for some major walks in Europe. What I cannot do is properly log what I do in MFP because the routes I take are so irregular in whether they are up, down or on the flat, also gradient.
  • hmaddpear
    hmaddpear Posts: 610 Member
    Love, love, love walking. If I don't get in at least two miles a day, I'm a moody so-and-so. Luckily, that's just to and from the third nearest tube station, so I can get it in when I go to work.

    I try for at least another three miles on top at least three times a week. Although with work being busy (I'm an accountant and we're in the throes of year-end) and my partner being injured, I'm missing it a bit.

    I find a good long walk clears the head, gets you breathing better and moving more easily. Good for the brain, for sleep and general well-being. Extra calories to eat is just a bonus on top of that!

    When I started out, I found anything over four miles was too strenuous on the old knees, but as time's gone on, dropping the weight and getting more mobile, I can easily do eight miles. Am hoping to get some hill-walking in later in the year (and I've my eye on a 24 mile in 12 hours challenge across the Yorkshire Three Peaks.)
  • ponycyndi
    ponycyndi Posts: 858 Member
    Yes. I've been walking with my now 2yo in the stroller since he was 9 mos old. Now he gets upset if we leave the house and get in the car instead of the stroller. If we skip our daily walk, he gets cranky and tries to jiggle the front door handle, trying to get me to leave.
  • slk_5555
    slk_5555 Posts: 177 Member
    I've really upped my walking since I got my Fitbit Flex about 7 weeks ago - I currently average about 6km per day. Sometimes I just walk around the town with a friend for 1-2 hours. Other times I walk in the mountains, which really gets the heart rate up.

    I live in Ireland & the problem right now is trying to avoid the rain - on Tuesday we had hailstones & today its 20 degrees Celsius - its erratic to say the least. I like the mountain walks best - the countryside here really is stunning.
  • bbail1e
    bbail1e Posts: 11
    I agree. I am beginning to feel horrible on the days that I don't walk at least one mile per day. It increases energy and allows me to free my mind from a long day at work. I am working my way up to five days per week. It is really nice that I can take my lunch hour walk 5k, shower, and then my day Is close to finish. I take my children to the park or trak near my houe after work #play60 and I walk until one of them has to pee since there are no bathrooms lol (usually about 2+ miles):ohwell: :ohwell:

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