A gentle walker....

DustyBonnie
DustyBonnie Posts: 81 Member
in Motivation and Support

I put this under motivation rarther than Fitness as the aim is to encourage people like myself who really struggle with fitness goals, gyms, and high impact exercise.

I walk, and occasionally I swim. OK, I walk occasionally. And I'd like to increase that, so I came here to see if anyone would like to join in on a Hey, let's walk (sometimes) vibe and mutual cheerleading.

Every Saturday I do a 5k. Either with the Parkrun group (because you can walk at a parkrun meet, and its very social and supportive), or by myself starting at 6 or 7am. I try and do a few thousand steps on occasional days too.

So if you'd like to join me on a walk diary come along. Otherwise I shall happily simply talk about my own walks 😊

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  • DustyBonnie
    DustyBonnie Posts: 81 Member

    Honestly, its like the trip-you-up fairy watches…… came down with a tummy bug and my great new alking plan is cancelled today as I am staying close to my bathroom. Tomorrow is another day…..

  • mkculs
    mkculs Posts: 513 Member

    We make plans and God laughs, right?

    I find—for exercise—my habit is all that matters. Out the door for a minimum of X, depending on what it is. A mile if I'm in running condition (I'm not and haven't been for a couple years). 10 minutes for walking, 15 minutes for a hike with the dogs. 99% of the time, I will maximize the effort, not stop at the minimum. For me, it's just about getting going. And motivation doesn't do it. Just the habit and the promise I can stop if it doesn't feel good.

    Spoiler: It always feels good if I take the time to build up slowly and stay kind to myself. No "feel the burn" here!

    I hope you feel better soon and find a way that works for you.

  • DustyBonnie
    DustyBonnie Posts: 81 Member

    Thank you. Today I managed to get to Parkrun (well, its Park Walk for me and a few others). Its sucha. positive place, everyone is so supportive. I made a personal best and was thrilled. :)

  • katethomas56
    katethomas56 Posts: 8 Member

    I’ve been using my IPhone timer set to 25 minute walk out with my dog, then 15 return. Sometimes we walk to the cafe and have a low fat milk ice coffee no sugar on the patio before setting the timer for the 15 min back. I find varying the route mixing in hills and flats and a new pair of pink sneakers have all been helpful to sticking to my goal - 2 30 minute walks a day for 6,000- 7,000 steps a day by Thanksgiving

  • DustyBonnie
    DustyBonnie Posts: 81 Member



    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48763134#Comment_48763134

    Thats a clever and nicely simple plan! Pink shoes - always a bonus :)

    Today my thighs are really not happy and my fet ache, so maybe I pushed a tad too hard yesterday….. or maybe I need new shoes. Pink ones for sure.

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