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Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 10, 2020 | Replies (317)

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@woodinville, I'm the same way. I could start, but if I didn't have to be accountable, I could never monitor myself, and I'd stop. So now that I will post my progress to the group at the end of every week, I'll have to be good and be accountable. The chart of the weeks is great. I love to check off every day. That makes me know I accomplished what I needed to do.
I am using a treadmill to walk, but you can walk outside (weather permitting), or you can walk your house. House walking is relatively new to me. Just go from room to room and decide how you want to go through and around in the rooms and before you know it, you have completed your 5-5-5 for Week 1. if you have a two story house, the stairs are really good for exercise.
I am so glad you are going to give it a try. I think you'll find it's a doable plan because it's not hard and painful. I loved checking off the days of Week 1. Now, I'm ready for Week 2.
Let me know if you need any more information.
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@woodinville, I have posted a link to the Mayo newsletter that has the walking program. It also has a chart so that you can see the times for the different weeks. Included are other tips you might like to investigate.
The link is
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20050972
Keep on keeping on and have fun!
@retiredteacher