Daily exercise

[Galaxy55]

Friday 1st of Feb - Trying to get myself motivated to go out for a walk later but the weather is definitely putting me off, cold frosty. Try to challenge myself to get to at least 6000 steps a day. Some days very good some days not so. Do any of you have any motivational tips?

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello Galaxy and welcome

Do an exercise you enjoy 😊 and join our exercise challenges!

Hope you’ve had time to read all the information you were given yesterday,

Good luck

[shopteddy 10 kg Restart Nov 2023]

I don't count steps but I am trying to be more active. So for me I use the car as little as possible and walk instead. It's amazing how much walking I end i up doing. I have also planned a 30min walk which I can do from home that takes me to a lovely park with a small lake and lots of wild life. For me I need a reason to walk rather than just walking anywhere.

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs]

I have no motivational tips lol but I know what you mean about the cold weather putting you off, I have missed my evening walk for the last two nights and we haven't even had any snow !! but has I'm typing this I realise its not helping me with my healthy eating/lifestyle so tonight come what may I will be walking, and moaning whilst doing it no doubt, but you have my word I'm going for a walk, hope that helps a little knowing i'm in the same boat as you, this healthy eating/lifestyle isn't an easy thing to just jump into it will take us time, we will get there

[Galaxy55 in reply to gottabedone]

Thanks good to know that there is somebody else out there feeling exactly the same as me - certainly a challenge

[IndigoBlue61]

This post might interest you both Galaxy55 and gottabedone

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[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Thanks for the message, even a little exercise can have massive benefits so its got to be worth the effort of braving the cold or whatever life throws at us

[Galaxy55]

Quite a powerful message - thanks for sharing - maybe I can make the extra effort needed when the consequences of not doing so are highlighted.

[RazzleH]

Hey Galaxy55, I find the frost cold but beautiful and it makes the usual route a bit more interesting. I was out on Wednesday evening wrapped up toasty warm - 100 layers, hat etc. and it was beautiful till I realised I should have put thicker socks on and thought my toes had fallen off (they hadn't - I found them later). Oh well. Maybe put your outdoor gear on the radiator so you can look forward to a warm clothing cuddle before you go?? (and don't forget the thick socks!!). Let me know if you make it out and I will do likewise.

[Galaxy55 in reply to RazzleH]

Made it out and soon warmed up even though it was freezing walked for about 1.5 hrs so pleased with that approx 8500 steps. How did you get on?

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to Galaxy55]

Yayyyyy!!! Glad you found the motivation to do it, I've just got back, walked for an hour and 20 mins so I'm pleased with that, even queued at the chippy with my other half who's now stuffing his face lol!!!!!! My willpower must be through the roof tonight I didn't want any

I shall have a cheese salad sandwich and my pot of strawberries and grapes

[RazzleH in reply to gottabedone]

Wow - you 2 are hardcore - over an hour - brilliant!! I got out for 38 minutes and was pleased (and warmer this time). Counting the minutes? Moi??

[Galaxy55 in reply to RazzleH]

Soon got warm - today only 30 mins real walking although was out for longer just hoping it pays off when I get on the scales this week.

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to Galaxy55]

Well done you, keep up the good work

Not been for my walk yet, been ironing for over an hour, I will go though but it will be a short walk tonight, its been a non stop sort of day lol!!

[Galaxy55 in reply to gottabedone]

Doesn't ironing count surely you must burn some calories pushing that heavy weight around for an hour.

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to Galaxy55]

lets hope so when I get on the scales thursday lol!!

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to Galaxy55]

Managed a 30 min walk, feeling pretty good with myself

[Galaxy55 in reply to gottabedone]

Well done takes some doing when it's dark and cold outside.

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to RazzleH]

Mine will be a shorter walk tonight, but a walk non the less, thats what its all about no matter how long I'm sooo pleased thats others are posting about making the effort it really spurs me on

[RazzleH in reply to gottabedone]

Just about to set out for a walk with my little boy following a challenging morning - he went to a pizza making Birthday party at Pizza Express. It was pure torture! Anyway, he now needs to burn off pizza, cake and ice-cream so I get a walk as the side effect. Great to feel we've got a little walking group here going

[Galaxy55 in reply to RazzleH]

I remember those days never been to a pizza making birthday party. Managed to get out this morning very fresh but blue sky and bright sunshine quite enjoyed the walk and walked for an hour. Hope the walk tires out your little boy then you may get a minute or two of peace.

[RazzleH in reply to Galaxy55]

It was my first pizza party too (kids of today etc etc). Blue sky and sunshine here too - bit fresh into the wind (resulting in a bit of moaning - not me!) and also managed an hour. You are getting some good long moves in Galaxy55!!

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to Galaxy55]

well done, I am sure we are all going to reap the benefits sooner or later

[gottabedone 1st 7lbs in reply to RazzleH]

I think we have indeed , we will soon be the ramblers association LOL!!!!!

Managed to get out again tonight,around 30 mins brisk walking, it must be doing something my leg muscles are aching

[Galaxy55 in reply to gottabedone]

Like you say sounds like it is doing some good I find the difficult bit is maintaining it.

[S11m]

Over the last few months I have done a lot of walking in near-freezing conditions...

I wear enough warm clothing... and walk briskly enough to keep warm...

I was disabled for years, and, when I was first able to walk, I was not fit enough to walk briskly.

Breaking a leg would not help - and all the pavements here are covered in snow today!

[cheritorrox]

I can usually manage average 5km a day (when not ill) by going long way round to the shop / carpark from home and parking away from where I need to go when out. I need decent weather to do "proper" enjoyable walks - cold wind in particular does my head in (and the rest of me!)