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Permalink Reply by Bill Stalder on April 2, 2009 at 9:16am

Walking has changed my life. With some significant encouragement from doctor I began a routine a month before I started my pump (turned it on Feb 17.) A mile to my bus stop and back each day – a mile each way – rather than driving. And at least a mile at lunch along the Seattle waterfront. No weight loss yet but better control of blood pressure and BG. I wish I had started years ago, but better late then…

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Permalink Reply by Mark Holmes on April 19, 2009 at 2:57pm

Walking is the only thing that keeps my BG under control without drugs. Of course, watching starchy carbs is critical as well. I walk about 3- 3 1/2 miles per day at a pace between 3-4mph. Listen to many audiobooks and podcasts on my iPod and the time flies. Usually come off of these walks with my BG around 85 and sometimes close to 70. Good way to burn off a dinner, especially if you've been bad. :)

Incidentally, check out the audiobook plans at www.audible.com. You can get audiobooks as cheap as $10/book. I've been a member for years and love it. If you like the thought or decide to sign up, would appreciate you using my name - markholmes - as your referral. I'll get a free audiobook - can never have enough! :)

Mark

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Permalink Reply by Janne Wind on April 2, 2009 at 9:19am

can I add to this, that I am competing with myself, using a pedometer, counting my every steps.
I have promised myself to walk 5 million steps in 2009. So far I am up to par, with a little more than 100.000 steps a week.
It definately motivates me to get up and out, or even to jump, dance and walk in front of tele every evening.
You know what they say - every thousand miles begins with a simple step!

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Permalink Reply by Andreina Davila on April 2, 2009 at 10:19am

love this!

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Permalink Reply by Karen on April 3, 2009 at 11:51am

I love this simple step idea, and all the replies are so very true! This one is really LOTS and LOTS of steps, and it's a good one - simple and free and feels real good!!

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Permalink Reply by Nancy on April 4, 2009 at 6:21pm

Walking has made a big change in me. My hubby bought me a treadmill 3 years ago after major surgery to help me recover. It did wonders.
I now walk on it 5-6 days a week. I haven't lost much weight but it has made up in muscle strength and losing inches. I have some real peppy music in my iPod and each song is a different speed/incline increment. I look forward to getting on every day. My reward is a luscurious bath or shower.

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Permalink Reply by Kathy on April 5, 2009 at 8:49pm

I have worn a pedometer for almost 10 years. I love hitting a new goal in the number of steps. Or course, it's "another number" to become preoccupied with, so take it lightly.

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Wilkinson on April 7, 2009 at 11:20pm

I'm just wondering if you (or anybody out there) have a specific brand of pedometer you can recommend and/or a place to buy it for a decent price.

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Permalink Reply by Karen on April 8, 2009 at 12:19pm

Andrea, there are so many options, it really depends on what you want your pedometer to keep track of. I found some really good 'cheap' ones at the local pharmacy that work just fine, they simply count your steps and miles. Others can keep track of calories burned and so on. What do you want to keep track of?

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Permalink Reply by Andrea Wilkinson on April 19, 2009 at 3:16pm

I tried a cheap one and it didn't seem accurate.
I would like one that has more options (calories, etc.) but isn't ridiculously expensive.
Ease of use is always a factor for me, too.

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Permalink Reply by tony on May 16, 2009 at 5:59am

Excellent Spooky, great step towards your treatment!! Keep on going!

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Permalink Reply by Jenny on May 17, 2009 at 1:57pm

I actually have to walk a lot. I can't drive, so Buses and such are my speed and it's a 15 minute walk out of the neighbourhood to get to the bus, so many times I'll just walk it. Saves bus fares.

Over the years though, I notice the front of my legs hurt like heck after a while, about 10 minutes from the start and I have to rest for a few minutes. Then start out again. My fella says it sounds like shin splints whatever they are. Only way I can do aerobic like that is stationary bike (Legally blind out on the road normally, dangerous, IMO) or elliptical but I can't afford one of those yet.

I even went to a wish-type website to try for help or ideas on how to get a good elliptical, but no responses yet :-( Not a peep and I'd be happy with comments at least...

My work is a 20-25 minute walk, so I do that 3 times a week. Rain or shine.

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