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@cwhittle2001

Hi there Rachel, I use mindfulness and intuitive eating to lose 90 lb which helps with pain. Difficulty walking can't ride a bike and I've had both my hips and a shoulder totally replaced. But I'd like to get walking around the block again. I am working towards it now with short little walks and long ones that Costco lol

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Rachel, Volunteer Mentor | @rwinney | May 25 9:37am

As you already know from having replacements before, slow and steady wins the race.

You may be interested in the following conversation about moderation and modification:

Moderation and Modification - How Can it Help Chronic Pain:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/moderation-and-modification-how-can-you-benefit/
Due to having a chronic pain syndrome, I couldn't walk from the living room to the kitchen but now with steady exercise like morning stretching, a strength and resistance exercise program, plus cardio, I'm able to maintain and walk about 20 minutes for my comfort level. Hey, Costco works! I like to walk in my grocery store, Lowe's and Target. Especially for the distraction when I look at all the things I dream of buying.

Mindfulness is such a powerful tool. So happy that it has helped you achieve weight loss. That is fantastic! Good luck with your walking progress. I'm sure no time you'll be conquering that block. Keep up the great work!

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