Mylot Walking Club

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Hello Dianne, I used to bike a lot but not anymore. But I walk as much as I can.

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83094)

• United States

6 Jan 16

@ElizabethWallace I have the same problem with my knees. If I do too much they swell up

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@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

6 Jan 16

I would love to ride bikes, but my right knee blows up like a balloon if I try. So you enjoy your rides and tell us all about them, so those of us unable to ride can enjoy them through you.

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Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

6 Jan 16

Walking is out for me for now, we are in a heat wave, heading toward 38 degrees Celsius, plus humidity and they have warned us to stay indoors if possible. When the temps cool I might start taking my walks again. Enjoy your walking. :-)

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Do you have central air conditioning?

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

6 Jan 16

@bluesa Oh Catherine, that sounds so uncomfortable!

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Catherine

@bluesa (15022)

• Johannesburg, South Africa

6 Jan 16

@marlina , no, we do not, and my family and I have sinusitis, so we only have windows and doors standing open, it is like living in an oven.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43910)

• Cambridge, England

6 Jan 16

I think that I ought to join your walking club. It's a pity, perhaps, that MyLot isn't better set up for this sort of thing but 'discussions' are 'discussions' and the format doesn't fit awfully well. I used to love walking - well, strolling at a reasonable pace was ever my forte, rather than serious 'walking'. Ever since I spent ten days in hospital, however, after a fairly serious operation nearly four years ago, I lost the ability to walk very far. I have been meaning to build up my walking distance. I can manage maybe 500m at the moment and then need a rest (fortunately, the nearest pub is about that far away!). What I need to do is to go just a little further every day until I get my muscle tone back.

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43910)

• Cambridge, England

6 Jan 16

@marlina Yes, I know the Nordic poles and know how they work. Maybe I should try something like that. Thanks.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

I would love it if you care to join this #Mylot walking club. I must say that it is helping me to keep motivated myself. I have lots of health problems and it is not easy for me to exercise but every little bit helps. When I had surgery on my foot and leg (years ago) I had a very hard time walking. What I did is buy me some Nordic poles and this how it really, really helped me at first. Ever heard of Nordic poles?

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nordic poles

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

@owlwings It made a huge difference for me. Good luck.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

6 Jan 16

Once we get to the Florida house I think I will be walking more so yes.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

Wow! Lucky you, you will be walking in a nice weather.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

7 Jan 16

@marlina Yes though it is not too warm, in the high 50s right now.

AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

6 Jan 16

You have a good idea for sure, but I'll have to be a party pooper. I don't walk, I was never into it at all.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Abby, too bad that you are a party pooper for my little #Mylot walking club, but we can't all have the same tastes and hobbies, so I do understand.

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AbbyGreenhill

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

6 Jan 16

@marlina I would rather be honest about it!

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

6 Jan 16

hows that exercise body thing you ordered from the tv going... ??. @AbbyGreenhill..

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

6 Jan 16

I'm in. I don't know how much I can do, but I'll get the treadmill plugged in and see if my leg is ready to handle it.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

@just4him, Just be careful over there, don't do more than you can handle right now.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Jan 16

@marlina I won't. I'm being extra careful about everything right now.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

7 Jan 16

@ivyparkgirl It's the best way to walk in winter in Wisconsin.

Steve West

@zebra2222 (5268)

• United States

7 Jan 16

I'm involved with a walking club already. Good luck with yours.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

Thanks, enjoy your walking buddies.

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FreebieJunkieWV

@mawhite (242)

• United States

6 Jan 16

I would be very interested! We're thinking of starting a walking club at the library, and it would be great to be able to check in here as well

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Great that you are starting a walking club at the library. It would be very interesting to read about it and the progress made by the group.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (51523)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

I went for a brisk walk outside this afternoon. The sun was shining, it was cold, but dry, so a perfect afternoon for a good walk.

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Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (51523)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

@marlina Sure I would, although with working I cannot commit to doing it faithfully every single day, but I can try!

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

@Juliaacv We do it when we can, thanks for accepting to participate in the #Mylot walking club.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Great Julia, I bet that you felt pretty good after this walk outdoor. Would you be interested in being a member of my Mylot walking club?

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Anna

@LadyDuck (472024)

• Switzerland

6 Jan 16

I am pleased to join the walking club. May be, especially in winter, I do not walk every day, but I love to go outside and walk for at least half an hour.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

Thanks for joining us Anna, it will be interesting.

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Jabo

@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

6 Jan 16

Ok, I'm in. Sometimes I need motivation to get out and perhaps this club will be what I need.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

@baboUK, Wonderful, glad to see you join the #Mylot walking club.

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Jekca

@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

6 Jan 16

perhaps make it an be healtiher club, I need to start using the weight machine again!

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MARILYN

@Marilynda1225 (83094)

• United States

6 Jan 16

I would love to say yes but I have some days when my knees won't bend and walking is out. I'd love to come by and see how you are progressing though

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

Thanks Marilyn, I think that it will be interesting to see if it helps us to be more motivated.

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Anne Johnston

@AnneEJ (4917)

• Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, Quebec

6 Jan 16

Count me in. I am sure it will be an incentive to get out and walk.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Wonderful that you are now an "official member" of my #Mylot Walking Club, my version of course. It does help me as I just came back from walking 36 minutes downstairs and I put a lot of energy into it. Now feel wonderful and coming here is my little rest and reward moment.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

@ElizabethWallace This is great Elizabeth, that should be fun.

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@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

6 Jan 16

@marlina I'll use this key word "mylot walking club" for posts about walking. Hope everyone does.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (50614)

• United States

7 Jan 16

I always feel better after a walk too.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

The walking sure helps the body and the mind.

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

@ivyparkgirl If walking helps us feeling good, then, let's walk!

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amnabas

@amnabas (14652)

• Karachi, Pakistan

6 Jan 16

It's nice you are keeping yourself fit.

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

6 Jan 16

Certainly trying.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

6 Jan 16

yes i'd like to join your walking club.... i love walking....

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

Thanks Susan for joining. You are lucky to be able to walk in a warm climate.

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

7 Jan 16

@marlina yes I am ... but I actually like walking in all the seasons.... come rain, or shine or snow....

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@sueznewz2 (10409)

• Alicante, Spain

7 Jan 16

@ivyparkgirl thank you.... they are lovely aren't they.... my favourites....

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

6 Jan 16

Sure, but it would have to wait until it stops raining. Or, I could mention how many times I use my mini stepper device inside. What do you think? Does walking on this contraption count as walking?

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

7 Jan 16

@ElizabethWallace, Sorry, I didn't see the photo before now. This stepper sure does count, everything you do for moving the "body" counts. Do you feel better after you step on it for a while? I bet you do!

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stepper

@ElizabethWallace (12074)

• United States

8 Jan 16

@marlina I certainly do. If I go a while without walking or stepping, my hips start to ache. Ah, the joy of getting older. Sigh.

Janet Anderson

@Auntylou (4264)

• Oxford, England

7 Jan 16

I am sure it does count!

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fishtiger58

@fishtiger58 (29820)

• Momence, Illinois

7 Jan 16

Count me in I really have to get motivated, it would make my hubby happy if I did. On the icy days however I will use my elliptical instead, a ski machine type deal, if that's ok.

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