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Irish_Dem

(72,334 posts)
8. Yes same here.
Thu Apr 25, 2024, 03:58 PM
Apr 2024

I have walked in ten degree weather with 22 mph winds. That was a killer and I could only walk about ten minutes
for two short walks that day.

I am small so the wind tends to knock me around a bit.

A friend of mine walks too and she said she walked that day and cried the whole time!
We had fun texting about it.

If it is colder than that I might just walk around the block and call it a day.
I try to get out every day for even 10 minutes if it is really bad.
I don't walk in ice however.

But yes I am so bundled up, I actually start to get hot. I have a weather proof parka, scarves, gloves, etc.
Sometimes it rains or snows a bit and I am Ok with that, nothing gets through.

An interesting thing I have noticed since doing cold weather walking.
I don't get the same winter colds and coughs my friends and family get.

Walking in cold weather is supposed to boost the immune system.
It seems to be true in my case.

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It sounds like a medical problem prevented exercise, which caused weight gain. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #1
You might give Noom a try. Littlered Apr 2024 #2
I don't know you, but I can tell you why it doesn't work for me long term.... getagrip_already Apr 2024 #3
I walk every day. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #4
not even being chased by a pack of wolves? or fording a rushing river? getagrip_already Apr 2024 #5
There are trials and tribulations to kick in my survival instincts. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #6
I'm in Idaho. I'm outfitted for all weather walks. About ten degrees is cold enough for me though. It doesn't brewens Apr 2024 #7
Yes same here. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #8
One thing about walks. Go offroad if you can. It's great for balance. Any big patch of grass you are allowed on brewens Apr 2024 #9
I used to do that all the time. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #10
I am going back to walking in the early morning, water for drinking, then walk after dinner. GreenWave Apr 2024 #11
I walk twice a day too. Irish_Dem Apr 2024 #12
I used a recumbent bike for a few years. Suggested to me by a co worker whose husband had success with it. BoomaofBandM Apr 2024 #13
I'm fine now. The only reason I don't go back to bike riding is I can't afford a crash. I don't want anymore major brewens Apr 2024 #14
Mother Jones ran an article about weight Marthe48 Jun 2024 #15
I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. phylny Jun 2024 #16
Thank you Marthe48 Jun 2024 #17
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