Lived Experience Forum

[TAB]

@oceangirl  Hi , are you at work ? think you said hello first time in ages recently then disappeared again .. hope things are going okay for you. Will have to remember to tag you

[SmilingGecko]

Hey @Dimity! I am walking so much now and am wondering if its possible for me to lose weight on this med but I feel encouraged by people in this community.  I have just started resistance training.  I stick to a set of easy to do repetitions.  I'm also doing nordic walking.  I received an email with studies that said you get more of a workout with it compared to just plain walking. 

[Dimity]

Well done @TAB @SmilingGecko 

Is Nordic walking with poles?

[SmilingGecko]

Yes you got it @Dimity - you use poles.  I bought mine online on a Black Friday sale. They are cheap.  You don't use them for skiing they are made for hard surfaces and walking

[Delicatessen]

Love the thought @Dimity. Starting out even in bite size pieces might mean you initially focus on enjoying the experience first and any aerobic benefits later. Might help you to set up a routine and take it from there!

[perspective]

Took doggo to the dog park for an hour today. He is a muscular chap because he is addicted to fetch. I get compliments on his fitness. I wish I could get a few of those compliments. 

[Dimity]

Well done @perspective . Keep up the exercise and you never know, it might happen. 

[perspective]

Thanks @Dimity I've lost 9 ks on a diet feel so much better

[Dimity]

Ditto @perspective 

[Delicatessen]

Hey @Dimity I’m still pounding the pavement. Had to squeeze in a walk for a few hours. I could’ve kept on going but had to head off to see a movie. Priorities, priorities!!