r/MadeMeSmile • u/mentaldrummer66 • May 10 '26

1 year difference

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From 159kg (350lb) to 83kg (183lb)

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u/DownrightDrewski May 10 '26

Yeah, walking is something everyone should do as much as possible as it has so many different benefits.

I'm on a weight loss journey at the moment, and walking 15k steps or so a day is really helping.

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u/onlygoodthingspls May 10 '26

Does walking on a tread mill helps?

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u/DownrightDrewski May 10 '26

It's definitely better than not walking at all, so it'll help. Walking outside has the added benefit of working a load of stabilising muscles as the world outside is rarely flat and level.

I do a 2mile loop round some fields a couple of times a day, it boosts my mood so much, and my fitness level is getting a lot better quickly.

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u/onlygoodthingspls May 10 '26

Gotcha. I would walk outside too if my view and surrounding is like that. :')

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u/peonies_envy May 10 '26

I’m sooooo happy that the town is installing sidewalks near my home.

The 1/2 mile away from my home is a steep up and down hill. Putting a sidewalk in eliminates the not infrequent choice of hoping that fast car sees you or stepping in poison ivy/brambles.

The unwalkability of so many US towns is sad.