Starting Walking Plan Tomorrow...

I always start tomorrow! Good shoes, good tunes. If it's uncomfortable, suck it up. If it hurts, stop.

Welcome-you can do this. Just start out slowly, doing what you can. Try to walk every day if possible but a minimum of 3 days per week. Build up to longer walks. My hubby dropped 40+ pounds just walking and cutting back what he ate. I was diagnoses as pre-diabetic & was able to get it under control just by walking and watchign what i eat.
I try to get out at least 3 days per week due to work schedule issues. I find that if I get up early & go out by say 6 am, it works out better for me. I get it out the way and done. When I can't get out in the mornings, I find every excuse not to go later in the day or in the evenings. I'm still a wowrk in progress as I have not lost much weight but at least I'm doing something that is helathy. Also, if you are unable to get out, look into Leslie Sansone walking tapes-you can do htem at home in front of the TV. Check out Collagevideo.com and you can preview the exercise tapes they sell. You can usually get the Leslie Sansone tapes at Target and Walmart if you have any close to you. Good luck to you!

Hi!
I injured my ankle a while ago and recently start to exercise slowly again.. I too am walking!
I use Leslie Sansone DVDs which I really like. I find having a good pair of shoes plus listening to my
body really important;can't risk another injury..best of luck to you, I know you'll do great!

To borrow a cliche - "Just do it". Don't wait until tomorrow. I have a Fitbit that keeps track of my daily steps and I strive for a goal of 10,000 steps daily. Most days I make it sometimes I don't, I've lost a dress size walking. Same weight for a month, so I'll take that NSV!

On rainy days I use my Leslie Sansone DVD. You can do it. A few minutes several times a day will make a world of difference.

Like all the other posters, walking is great! Even a 5 or 10 min. walk is better than none, just remember you are still lapping everyone on the couch! That being said, and all the other great advice that the others have already given...the only suggest I have is to find a pretty park, path, etc. (if that's available) to do your walking in (I'm lucky and have a beach). It will make it more pleasant, add a distraction (flowers, birds, scenery) and really boost your overall sense of well being and contentment!:flowerforyou:

Honestly, my best silly advice would be go today. Just put on the new shoes, go outside, say. "Wow, today is an awesome day." and just walk a bit. Don't push it, don't strain yourself, don't even consider it exercise, just get up, right now, go outside and walk. That's how I started mine.

That's what I did, I just went out and got with it!!!!!!!!! because it would seem as if "tomorrow never comes" if you wait.......for me anyway Just DO it ~ good luck!

Every step taken is a step towards a healthier future! Good luck and stay at it )

If u enjoy walking you can also get some of Leslie Sansones dvds which are walking inside so that on days that the weather doesn't cooperate. most of the weight i have lost has been thru these and watching what i eat. i love getting outside to walk but with little ones its hard sometimes and these are a great alternative. 1 mile only takes 15 minutes. good luck