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Exercise / Workout thread

Started by skb, March 09, 2016, 10:37:06 PM

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Dianne

Wednesday we had lightning all over the place so no morning walk, but did walk 2 miles at lunch and after work 1 hr on the weights and 6 miles on the bike. Slow going on building up my stamina.

Yesterday was a 3 mile walk before work, 2 miles walked at lunch, 21 lonnnnnnngggg miles on the bike after work. My legs were rubber afterwards :)
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

Dianne

Monday was 4 miles walked before work, 2 miles walked at lunch and 3 miles walked after work.
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

Dianne

4 miles walked before work, 2 miles walked at lunch and 4 miles walked after work. All this extra walking is helping with the weight loss :)
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

skb

I'm sure it does. I haven't worked out for 4 days now, but your post will help me kick start something  ~tku~
No meds since June 2011
Controlled by Diet & Exercise
Member of 5% A1c Club

Blog : Metabolically Challenged

You Tube Channel HEALTHY WEIGH

Dianne

I love it when I'm a good inspiration instead of a bad example hahaha

Yesterday's walking was 4 miles before work, 2 miles at lunch and 5 miles after work. It's about time, I finally broke the 4 miles barrier  :)
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

Dianne

Monday: 5 miles walked before work, raining at lunch and 12 miles on the bike after work. 82 degrees, humidity and the bright sun is not a good combo for me to walk in.

Yesterday: storms in the morning, 2 miles at lunch, which included me falling on my knees/chest/arms in the road (must have been a heck of a sight) so that ended my exercising for the day!
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

Shanny

I can't bring myself to click the like button after your description of the fall.  ~hug~

bigskygal

I'm with Shanny can't like that you fell.  And boy do I know falls are no fun!! ~hug~

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024  

starsign

Dianne,
So sorry to learn of your fall. Hope you didn't hurt yourself.
We finally ordered a folding treadmill online. Got a good deal. Now where did I keep those running shoes ?  ~tnk~
Partner of a Diabetic T2

Dianne

Thank you all  ~tku~ After getting the knees replaced my greatest fear was falling, all I could think was I would break them and have to get them re-replaced NOT on my list of things to do! Not to mention breaking a hip, we just don't bounce like we did when we were young  ;D These knees must be a lot tougher than I thought, not even a bruise, not even my pride. When you get to be a certain age it takes a lot obviously to get embarrassed.

No soreness yesterday so went back out for more walking (glutton for punishment) 4 miles before work and 2 miles at lunch
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

Dianne

only 2 miles before work, 2 miles at lunch and with a lovely afternoon, walked 5 miles after work
A1C at DX 2002 7.2
7/14 8.8                10/14 5.2            1/15 4.8          
4/15 4.8                9/15   5.2            6/16 5.4   

Weight was 280 now 186, 94# lost so far

ami

I worked out today after a 5 day lay off. Creaking all over. And it's  ~hot~

starsign

Another two days and our treadmill will be delivered. Can someone here, guide me what would be the best way to go about it. I mean, how should we start ?
Partner of a Diabetic T2

skb

Start slowly & gradually build up. Your treadmill might have adjustments for incline as well as speed. Start with walking, then jogging after a few days & eventually a trot / run. Mix your routines to have a little of each. But do remember that treadmills have a cushioning effect & are not good for the knees in the long run. Do try to add outdoor walking / running if you can. Adding some weight training to your workout would be the best.
No meds since June 2011
Controlled by Diet & Exercise
Member of 5% A1c Club

Blog : Metabolically Challenged

You Tube Channel HEALTHY WEIGH

bigskygal

Bad knees is why I bought an elliptical instead of a treadmill.  Sadly with all my back issues I haven't been able to use it as much as I would like.

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%  A1c 6/12  5.7%  A1c 4% 7/13 to 12/16
12/16 5.1%  6/18 5.3%  6/19 5.7%  6/20 5.7%  7/21 5.2%  8/22 5.5%  7/23 6% 7/24 6.8%
Off meds 3/2015  Back on meds & diet 7/2024