January 2013 walking thread

LCINFLA · 12-31-2012, 10:39 AM

Come and join us for the start of walking in January and be accountable for every step...

We are a fun group...

Keep track of you WALKING and other exercises you do and you will be amazed at your progress..

Example (of me in 2012)

Weight training since 8-2012 59 Sessions
364 hours of exercise = 15 days of exercise in 2012
(also includes swimming, water aerobics, and aerobics)
763 miles walked in 2012

We look forward to hearing from you and join in the group..

Lynn
63 years young

rose1 · 12-31-2012, 07:47 PM

I want to play.

LCINFLA · 01-01-2013, 03:54 AM

Rose, glad you have joined us...we're glad you found us..

Lynn

shunsweets · 01-01-2013, 04:39 AM

Here we go for 2013! Thanks for the thread Lynn.

Hi Rose!

So 3 miles for me to start the new year. Overate last night but didn't drink so don't feel too bad. Happy New Year!

IslanderNL · 01-01-2013, 06:33 AM

Hi, I'm fairly new to the forum. I've been doing the c25k running program til the end of week 5, but now my knee is protesting too much at the longer runs, so I'm trying walking for awhile to see how it works out.

Mostly treadmill due to my schedule at work and shorter daylength, etc. but did about 2.5 miles this morning. Oddly enough, my knee feels fairly ok after it, but I could feel the effects more in my hip. Go figure.

At the age of 58, my body never seems to do what I want it to do!

shunsweets · 01-01-2013, 08:56 AM

Hi Islander. I had to give up jogging to save my knees but find quick walking is keeping me fit and healthy. Good for you on the 2.5 miles. Log in here with us and we will keep each other on track. Glad you are here with us!

LCINFLA · 01-01-2013, 09:25 AM

Islander..I tried the couch to 5K... I did not last long..Welcome to our friendly group...

3 miles this morning...18 minute mile is the best I can do...

Lynn
63 years young
size 14 wanting to be a size 12

rose1 · 01-01-2013, 08:34 PM

I hope walk away the pounds will count in the beginning. I have a sore hip joint and a bad knee cap, so I have to re-start really gently. So I started out with a one mile walk.

shunsweets · 01-02-2013, 03:59 AM

Walk away the pounds is great Rose1. We like any kind of exercise here! Hope your hip/knee heal up quickly.

Lynn -I can do an 18 minute mile but it is a real challenge for me. I'm usually at 19 minutes, 21 if I take the dog along and she is a great walker! It's all good - I just want to keep my joints moving, carry my weights, and get my heart rate up a bit. When I used to jog I did 14 minute miles - I was a very slow jogger lol but it still killed my old knees.

Plus 4 for me this morning - got up an hour early as DH had to go into work early so got in an extra mile before work.

LCINFLA · 01-02-2013, 05:20 AM

Shunsweets, you are an inspiration... with all the miles you rack up each month...I am going to try walking and weight training too...I did a mile this morning, and I am off to the gym.. I will try and get more miles in later..

Hope everyone has a good day,
Lynn

Gretalyn · 01-02-2013, 08:17 AM

Happy New Year to everyone! Nice to "meet" you, Rose and Islander!

I'm hoping to go on a short stroll around the neighborhood this afternoon. But it was 13 degrees when I got up this morning, and still only 18 now, so I'm waiting until it warms up a bit more! But I did go on a New Years Day hike - my usual 5 mile hike with my husband.

Gretalyn · 01-02-2013, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslanderNL

I've been doing the c25k running program til the end of week 5, but now my knee is protesting too much at the longer runs, so I'm trying walking for awhile to see how it works out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rose1

I have a sore hip joint and a bad knee cap, so I have to re-start really gently. So I started out with a one mile walk.

I just wanted to encourage you both, because I feel that walking is very safe, restorative, and rehabilitating exercise. I started walking to treat my piriformis syndrome, and when that flared up this last time (I've had it off and on most of my adult life), I could barely walk, slowly and pitifully, up my street. I bet my first walk was a quarter of a mile, at most! My husband used to run, but knee, ankle, and foot pain forced him to stop. He now hikes and he feels like his joints are getting stronger again. In fact, he has a friend who is having knee surgery due to the exact same kind of pain that he (hubby) used to experience. He feels that he avoided it by walking (in his case, carrying weight. personally, I just carry my self, my iPod, and my water bottle

).

shunsweets · 01-02-2013, 09:18 AM

There you are Greta. Happy New Year!

LCINFLA · 01-02-2013, 02:50 PM

walked 1 mile this morning, and did weight training at the gym , and had a good work out... I am going to the park towalk tomorrow...

Lynn

shunsweets · 01-02-2013, 04:06 PM

Great job Lynn. I took the dog for a one mile walk after work. It was dark and very cold so we walked fast! I'm off tomorrow so maybe I will head to the park in the daylight but it is still supposed to be below freezing - brrr.

rose1 · 01-02-2013, 05:11 PM

Did 1-1/2 gentle miles today.

Miles walked in 2013: 2-1/2

rose1 · 01-02-2013, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gretalyn

I just wanted to encourage you both, because I feel that walking is very safe, restorative, and rehabilitating exercise. I started walking to treat my piriformis syndrome, and when that flared up this last time (I've had it off and on most of my adult life), I could barely walk, slowly and pitifully, up my street. I bet my first walk was a quarter of a mile, at most! My husband used to run, but knee, ankle, and foot pain forced him to stop. He now hikes and he feels like his joints are getting stronger again. In fact, he has a friend who is having knee surgery due to the exact same kind of pain that he (hubby) used to experience. He feels that he avoided it by walking (in his case, carrying weight. personally, I just carry my self, my iPod, and my water bottle

).

Thanks for the encouragement. I know that walking is the best thing I could do. Starting out really gently and I think running bleachers is probably over for good. I don't think even climbing bleachers is in the near future, but it's time to get moving again.

LCINFLA · 01-03-2013, 10:35 AM

today was a good day... 6 miles in the park... I am pooped now since I got home....

January 10 miles walked..

Lynn
63 years young
763 miles walked in 2012

shunsweets · 01-03-2013, 02:45 PM

+5 for me today. Got out in the sunshine! Spent the rest of the day packing away decorations. Up and down the attic steps at least 30 times and crawling in the crawl space. I'm pooped too.

rose1 · 01-04-2013, 06:37 PM

Oops, forgot to post last night. Anyway did a little over a mile yesterday and the same today, so 4.5 miles so far. Hoping to bump it up bit by bit.

Invictus · 01-04-2013, 06:59 PM

Contemplating changing my name to hm.... lazybones

Exercise in 2013: ZERO
Miles walked: ZERO

The need to get started: 100%

IslanderNL · 01-05-2013, 04:55 AM

I fit in a very short walk on Thursday night, perhaps 1/2 mile due to time issues.

This morning I did 2 miles on the treadmill.

My knee is still acting up, so I'm taking it slow. Great going everyone!

Garden · 01-05-2013, 08:17 AM

New to this thread.......

I just walked 2 miles in 30 minutes. Is that good? I felt like I was doing a "brisk" walk. But should I be able to do it in less time? I haven't "walked" for exercise in about 2 years.

January total miles: 4

shunsweets · 01-05-2013, 08:34 AM

2 miles in 30 minutes is a good, brisk, exercise pace. Good job Garden.

Rose, Invictus, Islander - wow you guys are already getting a good habit. We will all be healthier by the end of 2013!

Rest day for me today. I have my 3 grand daughters here for the weekend so don't even have time to breathe no less exercise but my heart is so happy to have them here with me.

LCINFLA · 01-05-2013, 10:45 AM

welcome all of you... all the gym the past 2 days..

Garden 15 minute mile

Friday - weight training - 20 mins aerobic class
Sat - weight training
10 miles walked in 2013..

Lynn
63 years young

pawleys14 · 01-05-2013, 11:57 AM

hi all....

need to lose alot of weight and get my B/S numbers down.... type 2 diabetic.

I do water aerobics and want to start my walkiing DVD..

Thurs - 50 min WA
Friday - 40 min WA
Saturday - 1 hour WA

will try to do my walking today or will start tomorrow.....

rose1 · 01-05-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shunsweets

2 miles in 30 minutes is a good, brisk, exercise pace. Good job Garden.

Rose, Invictus, Islander - wow you guys are already getting a good habit. We will all be healthier by the end of 2013!

Rest day for me today. I have my 3 grand daughters here for the weekend so don't even have time to breathe no less exercise but my heart is so happy to have them here with me.

You don't think 3 grand daughters will give you a workout?

Garden · 01-05-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shunsweets

2 miles in 30 minutes is a good, brisk, exercise pace. Good job Garden.

Rose, Invictus, Islander - wow you guys are already getting a good habit. We will all be healthier by the end of 2013!

Rest day for me today. I have my 3 grand daughters here for the weekend so don't even have time to breathe no less exercise but my heart is so happy to have them here with me.

That's a workout in itself!

Enjoy!

Garden · 01-05-2013, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCINFLA

welcome all of you... all the gym the past 2 days..

Garden 15 minute mile

Friday - weight training - 20 mins aerobic class
Sat - weight training
10 miles walked in 2013..

Lynn
63 years young

Wow! I didn't think of it as a 15 min mile!

Garden · 01-05-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shunsweets

2 miles in 30 minutes is a good, brisk, exercise pace. Good job Garden.

Rose, Invictus, Islander - wow you guys are already getting a good habit. We will all be healthier by the end of 2013!

Rest day for me today. I have my 3 grand daughters here for the weekend so don't even have time to breathe no less exercise but my heart is so happy to have them here with me.

Thanks! I'll try to keep it going!

12-31-2012, 10:39 AM	#1
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	January 2013 walking thread Come and join us for the start of walking in January and be accountable for every step... We are a fun group... Keep track of you WALKING and other exercises you do and you will be amazed at your progress.. Example (of me in 2012) Weight training since 8-2012 59 Sessions 364 hours of exercise = 15 days of exercise in 2012 (also includes swimming, water aerobics, and aerobics) 763 miles walked in 2012 We look forward to hearing from you and join in the group.. Lynn 63 years young

01-01-2013, 06:33 AM	#5
IslanderNL Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 9 Gallery: IslanderNL Stats: 208/155.6/155 Pre-maintenance WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 14, 2012	Back to walking after running Hi, I'm fairly new to the forum. I've been doing the c25k running program til the end of week 5, but now my knee is protesting too much at the longer runs, so I'm trying walking for awhile to see how it works out. Mostly treadmill due to my schedule at work and shorter daylength, etc. but did about 2.5 miles this morning. Oddly enough, my knee feels fairly ok after it, but I could feel the effects more in my hip. Go figure. At the age of 58, my body never seems to do what I want it to do!

01-02-2013, 03:59 AM	#9
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	Walk away the pounds is great Rose1. We like any kind of exercise here! Hope your hip/knee heal up quickly. Lynn -I can do an 18 minute mile but it is a real challenge for me. I'm usually at 19 minutes, 21 if I take the dog along and she is a great walker! It's all good - I just want to keep my joints moving, carry my weights, and get my heart rate up a bit. When I used to jog I did 14 minute miles - I was a very slow jogger lol but it still killed my old knees. Plus 4 for me this morning - got up an hour early as DH had to go into work early so got in an extra mile before work. __________________ May goal 100 miles. 107 miles done Miles walked in 2013 =595 Miles walked in 2012 = 1299

01-05-2013, 08:17 AM	#23
Garden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 964 Gallery: Garden Stats: 176/150/140 (5'4") WOE: LC Start Date: 12/12/11	New to this thread....... I just walked 2 miles in 30 minutes. Is that good? I felt like I was doing a "brisk" walk. But should I be able to do it in less time? I haven't "walked" for exercise in about 2 years. January total miles: 4 Last edited by Garden; 01-05-2013 at 08:18 AM..

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12-31-2012, 07:47 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,200 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	I want to play.

01-01-2013, 03:54 AM	#3
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	Rose, glad you have joined us...we're glad you found us.. Lynn

01-01-2013, 04:39 AM	#4
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	Here we go for 2013! Thanks for the thread Lynn. Hi Rose! So 3 miles for me to start the new year. Overate last night but didn't drink so don't feel too bad. Happy New Year!

01-01-2013, 08:56 AM	#6
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	Hi Islander. I had to give up jogging to save my knees but find quick walking is keeping me fit and healthy. Good for you on the 2.5 miles. Log in here with us and we will keep each other on track. Glad you are here with us!

01-01-2013, 09:25 AM	#7
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	Islander..I tried the couch to 5K... I did not last long..Welcome to our friendly group... 3 miles this morning...18 minute mile is the best I can do... Lynn 63 years young size 14 wanting to be a size 12

01-01-2013, 08:34 PM	#8
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,200 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	I hope walk away the pounds will count in the beginning. I have a sore hip joint and a bad knee cap, so I have to re-start really gently. So I started out with a one mile walk.

01-02-2013, 05:20 AM	#10
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	Shunsweets, you are an inspiration... with all the miles you rack up each month...I am going to try walking and weight training too...I did a mile this morning, and I am off to the gym.. I will try and get more miles in later.. Hope everyone has a good day, Lynn

01-02-2013, 08:17 AM	#11
Gretalyn Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 852 Gallery: Gretalyn Stats: maintenance WOE: Nutritional Ketosis Start Date: off and on since 2004, on to stay since March 2011	Happy New Year to everyone! Nice to "meet" you, Rose and Islander! I'm hoping to go on a short stroll around the neighborhood this afternoon. But it was 13 degrees when I got up this morning, and still only 18 now, so I'm waiting until it warms up a bit more! But I did go on a New Years Day hike - my usual 5 mile hike with my husband.

01-02-2013, 09:18 AM	#13
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	There you are Greta. Happy New Year!

01-02-2013, 02:50 PM	#14
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	walked 1 mile this morning, and did weight training at the gym , and had a good work out... I am going to the park towalk tomorrow... Lynn

01-02-2013, 04:06 PM	#15
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	Great job Lynn. I took the dog for a one mile walk after work. It was dark and very cold so we walked fast! I'm off tomorrow so maybe I will head to the park in the daylight but it is still supposed to be below freezing - brrr.

01-02-2013, 05:11 PM	#16
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,200 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Did 1-1/2 gentle miles today. Miles walked in 2013: 2-1/2

01-03-2013, 10:35 AM	#18
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	today was a good day... 6 miles in the park... I am pooped now since I got home.... January 10 miles walked.. Lynn 63 years young 763 miles walked in 2012

01-03-2013, 02:45 PM	#19
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	+5 for me today. Got out in the sunshine! Spent the rest of the day packing away decorations. Up and down the attic steps at least 30 times and crawling in the crawl space. I'm pooped too.

01-04-2013, 06:37 PM	#20
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 25,200 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian SB Start Date: June, 2005	Oops, forgot to post last night. Anyway did a little over a mile yesterday and the same today, so 4.5 miles so far. Hoping to bump it up bit by bit.

01-04-2013, 06:59 PM	#21
Invictus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 109 Gallery: Invictus Stats: 281/267/199 5'11" WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/2012	Contemplating changing my name to hm.... lazybones Exercise in 2013: ZERO Miles walked: ZERO The need to get started: 100%

01-05-2013, 04:55 AM	#22
IslanderNL Junior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 9 Gallery: IslanderNL Stats: 208/155.6/155 Pre-maintenance WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 14, 2012	I fit in a very short walk on Thursday night, perhaps 1/2 mile due to time issues. This morning I did 2 miles on the treadmill. My knee is still acting up, so I'm taking it slow. Great going everyone!

01-05-2013, 08:34 AM	#24
shunsweets Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,022 Gallery: shunsweets Stats: maintenance WOE: Bernstein Start Date: May 2003	2 miles in 30 minutes is a good, brisk, exercise pace. Good job Garden. Rose, Invictus, Islander - wow you guys are already getting a good habit. We will all be healthier by the end of 2013! Rest day for me today. I have my 3 grand daughters here for the weekend so don't even have time to breathe no less exercise but my heart is so happy to have them here with me.

01-05-2013, 10:45 AM	#25
LCINFLA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 1,308 Gallery: LCINFLA	welcome all of you... all the gym the past 2 days.. Garden 15 minute mile Friday - weight training - 20 mins aerobic class Sat - weight training 10 miles walked in 2013.. Lynn 63 years young

01-05-2013, 11:57 AM	#26
pawleys14 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pawleys Island, SC Posts: 5,490 Gallery: pawleys14 Stats: 300/297/175 WOE: Atkins Start Date: restarting January 1, 2013	hi all.... need to lose alot of weight and get my B/S numbers down.... type 2 diabetic. I do water aerobics and want to start my walkiing DVD.. Thurs - 50 min WA Friday - 40 min WA Saturday - 1 hour WA will try to do my walking today or will start tomorrow.....