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So I took part in Topic Tuesday this evening on Physical Activity for Mental Health. I feel motivated so I am going to give up my couch potato ways and start to make an effort to get outside to walk for exercise. I am hoping that I will improve my mental health whilst losing weight and increasing fitness. I am going to keep you updated about my progress here. Feel free to join in - the more the merrier! Maybe we can help motivate each other.
In response to: Walking for Wellness and Healthy Habits
DimitySenior Contributor
Re: Walking for Wellness
Sounds good @Oaktree@TAB . I'll try to fit in my strength exercises with resistance bands as well as my walk. I can do them sitting and standing. I don't feel up to push ups etc on the floor.
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TABSenior Contributor
Re: Walking for Wellness
Um heard somewhere other day lose 6% muscle mass every 10 years after 40 @Dimity
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DimitySenior Contributor
Re: Walking for Wellness
@TAB my dietician told me you can still build muscle mass in your 60s and 70s. She measured mine and said it was too low.
I'm supposed to do resistance training at least twice a week.
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TABSenior Contributor
Re: Walking for Wellness
Totally agree plus I am turning into jelly when I take notice @Dimity lol
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tymeModerator
Re: Walking for Wellness
I learnt that too @Dimity ! I never knew resistance training was so important for our bones! Now I know.
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DimitySenior Contributor
Re: Walking for Wellness
Yes @tyme . I'll have to look at my protein intake too.
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