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Incredible medicine for aging well: Walking!

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@susanjane77

Wonderful post! I have fallen off my walking routine. Too much travel and came home with a serious sinus infection. I am now 100% healthy and want to start walking again. But, i just find some excuse everyday. Do you have any suggestions on how to push myself out the door? With thanks!

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I give myself permission to walk for 10 minutes and turn back if I want to. I can do just 20 minutes of almost anything. I also promise myself a reward when I'm done. (Cup of coffee, hot chocolate, time to read, knit, call a friend, whatever works) I often find I will forget about the time and keep going. Once it becomes a habit it's much easier.

Hope this helps.

Did you find that inspiration? I know that to keep my motivation going to workout I will get a new active wear outfit….shorts, top, etc, I like to go styling to the gym. Lol.

What gets me out the door is knowing just how enjoyable it is, each foot strike is like heaven to me and the relaxed feeling I will feel when I get back. Plus my appetite is heightened in a controlled way and eating is much more enjoyable than if I didn't' walk and I don't over do it, as I typically do on days I don't walk. In addition my sleep is a much higher quality. So plenty of reasons to get me out the door! Another one, my BMI is 21 and I plan on keeping it that way!