Over the Hill
@GardenGerty (160675)
United States
October 29, 2015 11:48am CST
Over the hill, a phrase we use saying we are old, past our prime and more than halfway to the end of life, going forward with gravity.
I have begun walking to help me feel more healthy, possibly younger, at least not older, but to walk at my house means literally I have to go over the hill. Almost any way that I go. I am at the top of a gentle hill. I go down then back up and over the hill.
I know that it is actually good for me. Walking on and over hills uses different muscles in your legs and also works your most important muscle, your heart.
So this is my fourth day of taking a morning walk. Come join me in going over the hill.
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
I would be out of luck around here. I would have to buy a treadmill. I am sorry you have this health problem.
@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
29 Oct 15
It sounds quite nice, and could be a pleasant little walk.
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
There are lots of trees and if I walk the right direction there are parks with benches where I can rest if tired.
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@TexanTornado (5573)
• United States
30 Oct 15
@GardenGerty I do like the sound of that. Seems like it would be quite serene, and almost a sanctuary.
@Tampa_girl7 (50256)
• United States
30 Oct 15
I am doing the same here in my neighborhood. We are very hilly.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 Oct 15
you inspire me...to think about starting up on the boflex again lol
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
I understand that is similar to weight training only with resistance instead.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
31 Oct 15
@GardenGerty yep and easy to use, if I get motivated to actually do so
@DeborahDiane (40294)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Oct 15
I love to walk. I take one nearly every day!
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
In the past I could walk and walk and never get tired. I want to get back to that.
@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
I am so glad your leg is healing up.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
29 Oct 15
Hi GG well I am walking with you in my Mind (wish could be for real) the Hill is a bit much lol but I am there and having a good go at it
It is good to walk and I am glad that you have started the walking as it will help you as you say to stay younger and fitter
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
30 Oct 15
@GardenGerty More tests are being done at moment as breathing is pretty hard so they are checking it but yes I have a great Doctor now and so far it is holding out 
@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
@gabs8513 I hope your health continues to hold out as I know you have had such a struggle.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
30 Oct 15
I think I'll wait until nicer weather hits before I do any kind of walking.
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
We have not even had a freeze yet, and no rain to speak of.
@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
29 Oct 15
I´m not capable of walking that much yet, but this is my third day of reasonable diet
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
That reasonable diet is the other half of the equation.
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@marguicha (223077)
• Chile
30 Oct 15
@GardenGerty I am hoping that when I weight a little less, my knees and feet will hurt less and I will want to walk some. It happened when I shed some pounds before I went to Aruba.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 15
Hmm funny I did not get this one in my discussions..strange.
Yes I will join you GG.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Oct 15
@GardenGerty I am too. I have not walked today..too much phone calls this morn.
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Oct 15
I agree, I am not over the hill but feel younger now than ever.
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
It is improving my blood sugar quickly.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
30 Oct 15
Keep going I love walking. A lot of people think I am crazy to do so much walking and when they just go up the street to the store they have to take their car. I have a great idea. You just reminded me of the song I heard a lot when I was a child. Over the hills and through the woods. Sound like this is a fun adventure to take each day.
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@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
With this being such a small town I would be ashamed to drive everywhere.
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@poehere (15123)
• French Polynesia
30 Oct 15
@GardenGerty I can see this one. On the islands it's small be people still want to drive everywhere even next door to the store. Keep walking it is good for you and the fresh air is always welcomed .
@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
Take care of yourself and you will be feeling better soon.
Lack of use.
@GardenGerty (160675)
• United States
30 Oct 15
You can count it as twice the workout.
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