What is your exercise/weight loss program for today?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238305)
Walnut Creek, California
October 17, 2015 1:21pm CST
I get kind of sad when I see all of the miracle weight loss products advertised on TV and the internet. They're all scams, they're insulting, and they don't work. The integrity of people selling that stuff makes Bubblews look like Catholic Charities by comparison.
The way to be healthy and keep your weight down is to exercise, and to have the number of calories you expend be comparable to (or greater than) the number of calories you take in. You'll feel better because exercise releases endorphins, dopamine and other natural "happy" body chemicals. And you'll be trimmer, even if your weight stays the same, because muscle weighs more than fat.
My plan for today is to get off of my "fatty acids" and go cycling once I'm done visiting MyLot posts and writing two progress notes. (I still use my trusty Trek 820 mountain bike that I got several years ago.) What is yours? Even a brisk walk with a friend is healthy.
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@kevin1877uk (36987)
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17 Oct 15
Wow 10,000 step, well done, I once had a step counter, not sure what happened to it.
@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
17 Oct 15
True, the only way to stay healthy and trim, is to walk, cycle, jog or work out. I did just however, jump up and down in front of the tv, dance around the sitting room and scream at the top of my lungs, I think I burnt a few calories. But seriously though, staying active is the only way to keep weight down and be healthy. My choice, when I have time, is walking.
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@LadyDuck (502429)
• Italy
18 Oct 15
I walk every day for about 40 minutes and I use a recumbent bike to exercise every day. Those miracle products are ridiculous, I was showing one to my husband this morning. There was a "before & after" photo of a woman... incredible, she not only was down 40 pound but also looked at least 20 years younger in the "after" photo. I cannot imagine someone can believe this.
@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
18 Oct 15
I love walking, it's a great form of exercise and another plus is I get to enjoy nature while doing it.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
19 Oct 15
@TheHorse That's right. But no walking outside for me today...bad haze outside. 
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
17 Oct 15
i agree! whilst some folks lose the weight while'n that 'band wagon', they tend to gain more back when they stop...'n most all stop. 'tis all 'bout lifestyle changes 'n gettin' off ones duff is key 's well 's sensible eatin' habits. seems there's jest so much 'excess' bein' pushed 'round via adverts 'n such. folks jest seem to cave into the weakness... i miss ridin' my bike out here, used to put'n 'bout 10 miles a day. too much traffic now 'n i'd dislike bein' road pizza.
e'en'n days i can't get out 'n 'bout, i make many a step here in the house. fer me its essential. 'n good days i get plenty'f exercise jest tendin' to the horses 'n putterin' 'round my lil sanctuary.
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
18 Oct 15
@TheHorse there's some bike paths 'round here, jest requires ya to load up yer bike 'n go into town...'n a major 4 lane road...with lots'f traffic. jest aint my cup't tea. yepperz, workin' with the critters - cleanin' corrals, haulin' hay, fixin' fences keeps ya in purty dang good shape.
@TheHorse (238305)
• Walnut Creek, California
20 Oct 15
@crazyhorseladycx Only walkers, joggers and other cyclists on our bike paths here. I don't like to battle traffic.
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@Hatley (163772)
• Garden Grove, California
19 Oct 15
hi I go for a 45 minute walk that is it takes 45 minutes to get there and back each morning then my mid evening snac k I cut way back on and so far i have gone from181 to 158 and thats walking witth a walker about five blocks or more and back on my street up to
Traylor way and back. I feel so much better and m y diabetes is better my b lood sugar numbers are just normal
@kevin1877uk (36987)
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17 Oct 15
I'm one of the lucky few and not put weight on since I was about 20, still the same waist in a pair of jeans I was 30 years ago.
I love to walk and will walk miles even better with my camera in my hand, I once cycled to work but got the train back, 18 miles into work. I ran for many years, running in half Marathons and Marathons.
I hope you enjoy you cycle ride.
@kevin1877uk (36987)
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17 Oct 15
@TheHorse yeah running can be hard on your knees, I know my knees kill me back in the UK but while over there I could run and my knees never hurt. It's too damp and cold here, to much moisture in the air.
@TheHorse (238305)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Oct 15
@kevin1877uk So a dryer climate is easier on the knees? I hadn't realized that!
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@jstory07 (148730)
• Roseburg, Oregon
17 Oct 15
Going for a walk every day is the best exercise for me. I love walking around.
