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Yesterday for my exercIse was gardening spaded some and walked the dog later on.

My goal for September -- WALK.
Either to walk away the pounds OR get in my steps each day. Right now my step goal is a very unimpressive 7000 steps daily, but for someone who generally would average 4000 or so without any extra effort, I am feeling quite pleased if the Fitbit starts vibrating at 7000. I am also trying diligently NOT to skip more than 1 day at a time -- hopefully not to skip ANY days -- but definitely not to let skipping become a habit.
I will try to post here for accountability.

When LadyM posted about the lady on youtube who walked 6 miles inside her home each day, I thought, yes... there is no reason I cannot do this, I can look at videos or even read while walking. And of course, I can watch tv while walking away the pounds b/c that is basically walking in place, using various steps -- side steps, back leg lifts, marching, swinging legs forward, etc. So far I've done pretty well since Sept. 1.

Doc told h he has to change his earing habits. H was in a sour mood afterwards. I told him I could put a salad in his lunch half of the time to start, he said he would toss it. I just laughed and thought at least he would be eating one less unhealthy thing. Fresh fruits high in sugar. Are his favs not really healthy bananas and grapes, but I could do a fruit salad he quit taking apples bc the bruised or something. Let the adventure begin. As fall aproaches I stop buying icecream.

I had a friend that ate the best and did not drink alochol she died of liver cancer go figure, we are still here.

Here's a question for somebody. Years ago I remember posting something about continuing increased metabolism after walking. Ring a bell with anyone? I know that's one benefit of walking -that you continue to burn more calories afterwards. But for the life of me I can't find any info on that or how much it would be. I am trying a new way of walking -simply setting out and walking around 1,000 - 1,400 steps at a time -several times a day. Going to see what affect it has my weight (loss hopefully).

I remember hearing that getting to the 8 min target when walking was beneficial Dee.
Also - short stints of exercise as hard as you can (thats a few minutes) are equal in value to a much longer moderate exercise.
That info is from those medical research be tv programs with Mosely. (comparing results of different methods)
I know all that seem like contradictions, so my approach would be just to do what you can.

Personally I just go at whatever speed I have in me that day without too much trouble, which varies.
Though, for me to rush up the hill for a bus really does a number on my chest, and totally walk to there would be closer to 5 min. And I can feel like I come undone if I try to do that intense exercise method so I avoid that. I think its a blood sugar thing.

Shopping and walking the dog was todays exercise, and cleaning. Leaf raking will be arm exercise in a bit.

Yes, Harriet, it is clear -however some may be muddy.