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weight loss and long distance walking
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) | Last Active: 2 hours ago | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
@brajoh
I will say again what an inspiration you are!
I have about 50 lbs to lose to get down to my Sprint Triathlon race weight. Have not done a race now for couple of years now. I was doing good controlling weight but got COVID (for first time) in 2024 that went into serious sinus infection then serious bronchial infection and really kept my exercising almost to nothing for 3 months.
I have the same addiction to my Coke Zero Cherry. I try to limit to one bottle a day. I just enjoy the flavor but have read the artiticial sugar the body can't distiguish from regular sugar and you get insulin spikes.
When you wrote take 10-20 second rest do you mean stop or just slow walk? I used to do 3 miles before got COVID last year as the Sprint Triathlons (Swim, bike, run) are 3 mile run (which I jog/walk).
I live in Florida so very hot and humid now so have to go out early. Wish I had the same walk area you have as it sounds very relaxing.
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When the weather is too hot and humid or cold and the ground icy, I am a mall walker. Not as much fun as walking outside in nature, but I like it better than the treadmill at the gym. Anyone who walks can try to think of an alternative plan to carry out their good obsession.
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the 10-20 second rest is for 1st 4-6 weeks walking ( after this , you dont need to rest anymore). Hiked Mckenzie today ( think if some of the cleanest water in america).We get our tap water from this river. Its full of Spring Chinook salmon now. Sounds like there are more active HCM"ers than one may imagine. I go out early just because Im an insomniac ( and I am at peace with this) but being a clinical Pharmacist Im not fool enough to take a chemical to sleep soundly. I am missing the lower left lobe of my left lung, having it removed in 2009 followed by 3 months of chemo. I feel too many people define life saying I cant do this or that instead of the I can philosophy. Good Luck getting weight off and getting in shape. Florida is a wonderful place to live.