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My Idea To Get In Some Extra Exercise.



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So,

My exercise doc, wanted me to 'take extra opportunities to walk' - well walking around the block I can make it like 75% then I get an oh SH*T moment and scan for a seat somewhere or try running cause my back just feels like it is gonna give out...

Well today, I've started a new habit. EVERY time I take a trip to the bathroom I am going to go on a walk before (or after depending on severity of my bladder).

The bathroom here at work is like through a hallway, through the kitchen and around the corner. So instead I'm gonna go out the backdoor, do a lap around our parking lot(small lot - 15 cars maybe), in the back door, then to the bathroom.

Since starting my pre-op diet I am using the bathroom quite a bit more - like once every 2 hours at least - so that's 4 x times per day that I get to walk and burn some calories.

I also am trying to walk when I get home - or at least do Kinect Kickboxing.

I really feel exercise is one of the most important parts of this journey, and something I'm not gonna neglect.

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Awesome job!! What a way to be proactive.. That's the only regretI have.. I should have started exercising during my pre-op phase...

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Every single step helps, so I think it's a great idea. I started walking up and down the hallway in my apartment, then walking around the short end of my building. There's nothing little about adding more steps to your day! It's a tremendous thing to do!! :)

Go Patrick!!

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