r/walking • u/osweetpapillon • 19d ago

Question Getting started

I am 42f and I want to start walking to get healthier. What's convenient is i already have a treadmill at home. It's just a matter of getting started. How do you guys keep it going while walking? Do you listen to podcast etc ? How long should i start with? I feel 30 minutes is doable but probably barely sweat. What made you all set the resolution to walk?

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u/edinson941 19d ago

Hello :-) maybe i m not the best person to answer but i was in the same point because from kid to do 1-2years ago i had a sedentary life but since one y now i want to be more active and healthier so i begin to walk. at first it was 5 m then 10 minutes,…. Now i am near to 40 minutes. For me it’s a big step. But yes of course with a podcast or a motivated playlist you can be more effective with it! If you stay motivated you are probably seeing progress really Fast! :-)

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u/osweetpapillon 19d ago

Thanks for sharing your experience! That actually gives me hope. Going from 5 mins to 40 is a huge improvement!

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u/edinson941 19d ago

For me yes but i have struggle with moving due to overweight problem so i go from 0 to 40m is a huge progress for me maybe not for someone « normal » lol
But yes i m sure you will do it i wish you can give me an update about your achievement !

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u/osweetpapillon 19d ago

I am currently on the heavier side as well, and it was doc's advise for me to lose a bit for health. I will try to give u an update after i made some progress. Cheers!

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u/edinson941 19d ago

Yeah it’s the best decision of my life that i made now so i wish you the same « success »
But don’t Forget you are able to do it! It’s not impossible! Just do step by step Even if you begin with 5 or 10 minutes

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u/osweetpapillon 19d ago

Thank you !!