@woodinville, I am so glad you want to Lighten Your Limbs It is a Mayo Walking Exercise Plan that I read on my Mayo Newsletter. I am a 2 1/2 year Diabetic 2 and have controlled my disease with diet, but couldn't convince myself to exercise until I read this suggestion. Because it doesn't require any gym tough machines or any special equipment, I thought I would try it and see if anyone else wanted to try it too.
When I was young, I was an exercise fanatic and was never overweight until I retired as a result of health reasons. So for the last too many years I have not exercised. When I read this Mayo Plan, I knew I could do it. It's not so much to lose weight, but it's to get healthier and stronger. This program is a 12 week plan. I thought: I can do that. Several other members are along because we need accountability. I'd fool myself if I didn't have to report my progress. You can start any time you want and do as much as you want. I have received email from several people who have done more or added other types of exercise besides walking.
The first week is to walk 5 minutes at a slow pace for warm up; then do 5 minutes at a faster rate; then do five minutes of cool down at a slower pace---that's 15 minutes. I did my first week and 15 minutes. I'm ready for Week 2. Mayo says do 5 days of the 7 if you want to. Some have done all 7; some have done the 5. The great thing is to do what works for you. The increase is always the fastest time. But that's what makes it work. Have you seen any of the posts from people who are doing this? Do you need more information? Do you need any more info about this plan?
I am not doing this to lose weight, but I need to. I didn't weigh before I started. I just need to be stronger. I'll be happy to tell my endocrinologist that I'm exercising!
So glad to hear from you. Let me know if you need anything else to get started. I'm delighted to add your name to the list. We are a small group, but everyone seems to need this plan. I know I do.

@retiredteacher
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