The MakeMeThinner Support Forum

[katieb920]

Since I just stared back today. Am I aloud to walk a mile a day. My son who is 8 wants to start walking so he can start getting in shape for football. Is this okay. Like I said we only want to start off waliking a mile a day

[Diana]

How far do you usually walk now, Katie?

And not all miles are created equal -- what kind a mile we talkin' here? (I live on hills.)

If you HAVE been walking, cut it in half and Day 22 you can start building back up. If you HAVEN'T been walking, please wait. Your body needs some time to adjust to the lower calories. Then you can start on Day 22, (but try a quarter mile or 10ish minutes, whichever comes first, if you're not used to walking and build up to a mile).

[katieb920]

I walk alot because i am in sales. We walk around the High school track we do that 4 times. So there are no hills.

[Diana]

If your track is standard competition size, then that's a mile. (No doubt you recognize that exercise walking and work walking are qualitatively different, right?)

So, my suggestion: Cut it back to 2 laps for the first three weeks, then try 3 on Day 22, then build back to 4. You're drastically reducing your caloric intake, and your body needs some time get used to it.

Remember most of all to listen to you body -- if you feel dizzy, lighted headed, weak, whatever, STOP!! Try something with salt or another MF meal. And drink your water like there's no tomorrow!! (Well, actually, drink it like there are millions of thinner tomorrows on the horizon.)

Welcome to the Forum, Katie. (Very sorry that wasn't the FIRST thing out of my fingertips!) I hope you love this program like I do! Can't wait to celebrate your successes with you.

[katieb920]

Wow thanks for all the great information.

[JKSRN]

Welcome, Katie, glad you are here!

After being sedentary for about four years, and waiting a couple of months after starting MF, before beginning an exercise routine, I now walk three times a week, a mile each time. In time, I will increase that, to two miles each time. In fact, once in awhile, I do the second mile now. Plus, I walk the pup three times a day, and we really move it, adding almost another mile with each walk. Given my age, this is perfect for me, I feel great, and the weight loss continues. How much healthier I am, for the effort!
Joan

[DogMa]

Welcome, Katie. Just wanted to add that since it's on a track, he can still walk his mile and you can keep an eye on him. If he doesn't mind walking alone (or just walking faster than you do).