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Originally Posted by BethRags
When I was younger I danced, cycled, did weight training (I loved that), and did some running. All on a regular basis.
After some accidents and several injuries, I cut way back on my exercise routines. For the past 3 years I've had major pain issues with an Achilles tendon, which I finally had surgery to repair in May. My leg was in casts for 4 months.
Sooo...I'm at a point right now at which I am learning, in essence, to walk normally again. So far, I've been able to walk about 1/4 of a block. It's steady, but slow.
Why, are you having a difficult time with exercise? There's a sense in our culture of "shame on you if you don't exercise for 90 minutes every day." But I'm not sure it's for everyone.
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I do feel shame that I don't exercise like people suggest. I not only want to improve my mood, but I need to lose a lot of weight. I feel like if I don't, say, walk 3 or more miles a day, I won't lose weight.
Also, I've gained so much weight that I'm truly embarrassed to be seen. I know, no one cares. If they do notice me, they'll go back to their gardening. Logically, this makes sense.