Hiking

[Pseud0nym]

I've recently taken up hiking on the weekends to increase my exercise and I'm really enjoying it. I'm still suffering a bit from the extra long walk I did on Saturday but I came across some stunning views. Does anyone else do hiking?

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Lovely pics, Pseud0nym

I don't hike, per se, but I do like to go for long walks

[Pseud0nym in reply to moreless]

Thanks It was going to be my active challenge entry but since I missed the deadline I decided to post anyway.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Pseud0nym]

If you've got a picture of yourself hiking, you can enter it for this week's mini challenge?

Log onto the Kicking the K's challenge and start logging all the K's that you're hiking

[Pseud0nym in reply to moreless]

I try to avoid taking photos of myself, I always come out looking terrible.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Pseud0nym]

That's just your opinion and the way we feel about ourselves, but you'll be glad to have a visual record of how far you've come

[Pseud0nym in reply to moreless]

I do have a photo I was bullied into taking with my niece and nephew last year - which was one of the reasons I decided it was time to do something before any more weight crept on. I don't have a huge amount to lose, but it's being very stubborn about shifting!

[VickyDLM 2 stone]

I have never figured out the difference between walking and hiking. My family did like to go hiking in the mountains when I was growing up but I don't seem to do a lot of it here. Lack of knowledge of the local area I suppose.

I love your pictures Pseud0nym , where abouts did you go?

[Pseud0nym in reply to VickyDLM]

I know, there are so many names; walking, hiking, rambling, trekking...

I went to Pembrey Country Park in south west Wales, it's fairly close to where I live and seems to have pretty much everything - beach, forest, lake... even a ski slope and toboggan, though I didn't try those!

[VickyDLM 2 stone in reply to Pseud0nym]

It looks amazing, I may have to try convincing my husband to head out that way some time.

[pcrw]

Great to find a healthy activity which you enjoy

[Pseud0nym in reply to pcrw]

Being out and about seems to help get rid of the stress of the week too. Plus keeps me away from the fridge.

[pcrw]

I agree my brisk walk is energising and stress relieving . From someone who parked as close to my destination as possible that's saying something!

[Susie54]

YESssss!! We love it 😍! We did the Budleigh Salterton to Exmouth coastal path (devon) on Sat (@ 10 miles) - our dog 🐶 gets us out x

[Pseud0nym in reply to Susie54]

Brilliant. I always feel like I should have a dog with me, I bet yours loves being out and about for such a long walk!

[Susie54 in reply to Pseud0nym]

Oh yesss!!

[Susie54 in reply to Pseud0nym]

Can I only post pics on here via the laptop or can we do it via phone app?!?

[Pseud0nym in reply to Susie54]

I just had a go, it looks like it works through the app. I always think it's a shame we can't post photos in replies except through links.

[Fellwalker57]

Hello yes I do. I started age 46 and have climbed all the hills over 2000 feet in England and Wales. Also now done some Munros and alpine treks in Europe. I was active but have never liked standard exercise and gyms. It gave me a new lease of life and as a young widow I met my now husband!! I need to lose 2 stones which does impede me but go for it. I'm 60 and I've got plans to do bigger things. Ros

[Pseud0nym in reply to Fellwalker57]

Oh that's brilliant conquering all those hills! I've never even made it up Pen Y Fan - one day! (Perhaps I'll meet my future husband too ;))

[Susie54 in reply to Fellwalker57]

Am well impressed with all that climbing & hiking!! You must have some awesome pics x I suspect your weight gain is all that eatingout/cooking for your new hubby x hello & welcome x

[Fellwalker57 in reply to Susie54]

Aw thank you, some weight gain is through portion size, some stress eating. I've always had an issue with my weight starting very young like many of us when I thought I was fat but wasn't. 2 stone loss will take me to top end BMI so not doing it to be skinny. I became really overweight when my husband was gravely ill. Yes we have amazing photos due to my husband being a photographer. Thank you

[Elizahanna]

I love the photos. I too love hiking and I'm off for a hike today. I started when I was 40 after I gave up smoking and now I'm nearly 70, it is the one exercise I really enjoy. I think it's a great way to be part of the scenery and the changing seasons.

[Pseud0nym in reply to Elizahanna]

I agree, and it's a great way to blow away the cobwebs! Enjoy your hike today.

[Vickytom]

Do I see Rhossili in those pics? Beautiful. I consider myself to be a walker, because I can't do it quickly enough to be considered a hiker! . But I do enjoy it and am certain that it's very good for ones health! Lovely pics and thanks for sharing them 😊 Long may the hiking continue!

[Pseud0nym in reply to Vickytom]

You do indeed, well spotted! Ah well, walking/hiking, I'm not sure there is a definitive difference - I think I just call it hiking when it's long and the terrain is a bit more difficult, whether that's right or not I have no idea.