I started walking today

Congratulations on this important step, bjc66bjc. Coincidentally, we also started walking today. We took a nature walk and it was quite pleasant. I used to have an electronic pedometer called a Sportbrain. I loved it! I would wear it all day and then upload the information it collected onto the computer in the evening (or once a week, etc.) It would compile all of my information and present the data to me in different graphs, etc. It was wonderful and made me want to walk more every day. I don't know if it's still around, but maybe something similar? It was just a lot of fun to walk with my Sportbrain.

Years ago I used to go on long evening walks on a regular basis regardless of weather.I used to set off no matter it was raining cats and dogs or whether it is too hot outside.Later on my mother expired and for some reasons I had to stop it.I gave up going on evening walks,but now I am toying with the idea to resume it once again. I agree with you that after returning from long walks you feel better,much better.I have felt it myself,but I don't like to go on walks in the company of my friends.It is because I prefer going on to far off places where my friends don't want to go.So I like to go on walks in the evening alone. I wish you all the best.May walking improve your health.All my best wishes.

i like to walk but here in Canada, the weather is not always conducive to walking outside. i do walk a little each day while listening to music but walking with a partner is always fun.

Walking is great. It is easy on the knees and quite enjoyable. I use to live in a city where I would walk a lot. I would walk on trails, to the store, and even to the bank. It really is a great way to exercise. I would walk in the morning before it got too hot and during the winter. Look out for danger when you do walk, and be sure to wear good shoes. You are on your way to better health with this good physical activity.

I keep telling myself that I am going to walk more, but I never do end up doing it. I hate where I'd have to go walking, and I'd have to pay a cab to go walk where I want to walk, but then that'd be a waste. I've thought of just doing it anyway, it doesn't hurt me I just don't like walking around here. You can get pedometer's sometimes from cereal boxes for free, but I've not seen one for it in a long time. You can also try amazon, they probably have some fairly cheap.

I regularly used to go for walk before 2 months. i stopped that because of my examination. i am planning to start it again. i think this will be a inspiration for me... any way happy to know that you started to walk and care on your health. Enjoy your walk... :)

Maybe after this trip I will get back into some walking. I have yard work to do as well. I need to do something for health and fitness. You need a pedometer. You can buy them at sporting good stores and Wal Mart and online. It feels pretty satisfying to see the steps add up.

I had a pedometer but for me it did not work because it missed some steps - I guess I have to stomp my feet when walking. So what I did was to find out how many steps it takes to walk, for instance, a mile, and how far it takes me to go from bome to this place such as the Mall. This worked. Some pedometers do not work.

Well I need to get back in the habit of walking. I was walking 3 - 4 times a week last summer, but during the winter I get lazy. It is very hard to get back in the habit. I did get out and walk on Monday this week. It probably would help to have a walking buddy, someone to encourage you. Happy walking

Good for you friend for having the motivation of taking exercise. Walking for hour can already burn up calories. Keep doing this. I hope one time I will be motivated to do some exercise too.

I do a ton of walking in the nice months. There is a park just a few blocks from my house that has a small playground for my child and enough open space for my dog. I always feel better when I am active. It helps me to clear my mind, or to just think through stuff. Good luck on your endevours to stay active and walk more. I know that the first week or two can be the hardest. Once it is part of a routine, it gets easier.

Good luck and never stop. It's a healthy thing to do. I wish i could start walking or jogging again. It's been raining since last week. All i could do is exercise at home and i'm getting bored with it.

Walking is a nice way of exercise and good thing that you make up your mind and decided to do walking even for few blocks.Good luck and I do hope that you can do it more often cause it is good for health.

That's a great job, walking in the morning was a good accomplishment. I walk every morning to maintain my weight and to keep my heart healthy. Walking has a lot of health benefits and its free. Keep doing it. Good luck. :)

That's great! I would walk more if I had someone to walk with, too. I hate to walk alone and I don't like walking where I am. I have driven to a shopping center just so I could walk, though. It's not far from here and one of these days I'll have more confidence in my ability and I'll walk to it.

That is just wonderful. You are so motivated. Please do keep us posted on your progress. I wish you all the best.

Recently my friend invited me to walk with her and its may first time. I ask her if she can help me in fulfilling my dream to walk from our house to downtown. I felt burning sensation and had difficulty in walking for a day. I was happy and feel great that i was able to walk 12 kilometers. It became a hobby to walk every other day with her and i feel light, young and blooming. Back to your question, there's a walking gadgets available in the market, Timex Ironman Speed + Distance GPS Monitor. True speed and true distance provided by a GPS unit. This is spot-on speedometer and odometer is accurate no matter what you are doing - walking, running, skating, skiing, biking, etc. It continuously measures your speed and distance to three decimal places, and has sports watch functions of chronometer, lap timer, alarms, countdown timer, and more. Available also as the bodylink system with heart monitor and computer upload.

first of all i congratulate for taking decision to walk. it is easy to take decision to walk . the thing is that you must have this habit for a long time then only you can have good health.

I started walking a few weeks ago too. I avoid walking in the city because of cars and their exhausts. I found some fields close to home. I go there.

Good luck to you. I also want to start walking everyday to strengthen our body and form a good habit. But now I don't have too much time. What a pity.