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Lighten Your Limbs With Friends

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

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@retiredteacher

@marvinjsturing, JK, hopeful33250, and any other walkers Today is the last day of 12 weeks of Lightening our Limbs with the Mayo Walking Plan. I feel like putting up a sign. I am proud of all who exercise, whether this plan or another one. It is dedication and determination. We made it, and as I said when we started, we would be miles ahead of anyone who waited to start on Jan. 1st! I feel much better and sleep better. I don't know if I've lost weight, but I feel I've lost an inch or two based on the fit of my clothes. I hope when I go to my endo in Feb. he will notice my effort too. I just made my second chart for the next twelve weeks as I intend to continue. It's a habit now and I think it will become more deeply a part of my daily routine from now on. I couldn't always increase the time, but I walked 50 miles or more in 3 months. That just blows me away! Some walked more than that. In the next three months I need to be able to walk faster. So, I'll set my goals and walk on. It was meant to be because as I was finishing my walk this morning, Willie came on and I walked my last steps with him singing On the Road Again. A good sign. Thanks to everyone who walked and encouraged. I'll be on the road again tomorrow.
Carol

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@retiredteacher Congratulations on your success, you must feel so good about that. I am keeping at it, going to the health club about 6 days a week, alternating between the gym and the water. I find it very tough to get myself to go some days, so I have to push myself but afterward I am glad. I do have a fitness tracker and that helps to motivate me.
My weight has not changed much, I guess I need to cut back further on calories.
JK

That is fantastic that you all set a goal to complete this 12 week walking plan and you have reached that goal! Congratulations to everyone involved!

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