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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.
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Unknown userMember
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Hey @Dimity! I am walking so much now and am wondering if its possible for me to lose weight on this med but I feel encouraged by people in this community. I have just started resistance training. I stick to a set of easy to do repetitions. I'm also doing nordic walking. I received an email with studies that said you get more of a workout with it compared to just plain walking.
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DimitySenior Contributor
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Well done @TAB@Former-Member
Is Nordic walking with poles?
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Unknown userMember
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Yes you got it @Dimity - you use poles. I bought mine online on a Black Friday sale. They are cheap. You don't use them for skiing they are made for hard surfaces and walking
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DelicatessenSenior Contributor
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Love the thought @Dimity. Starting out even in bite size pieces might mean you initially focus on enjoying the experience first and any aerobic benefits later. Might help you to set up a routine and take it from there!
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perspectiveSenior Contributor
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Took doggo to the dog park for an hour today. He is a muscular chap because he is addicted to fetch. I get compliments on his fitness. I wish I could get a few of those compliments.
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DimitySenior Contributor
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Well done @perspective . Keep up the exercise and you never know, it might happen.
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perspectiveSenior Contributor
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Thanks @Dimity I've lost 9 ks on a diet feel so much better
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DimitySenior Contributor
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Ditto @perspective
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DelicatessenSenior Contributor
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Hey @Dimity I’m still pounding the pavement. Had to squeeze in a walk for a few hours. I could’ve kept on going but had to head off to see a movie. Priorities, priorities!!
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