My main goal is to improve my energy levels and mental wellbeing by maintaining a walking distance of 1km per day.

I have successfully been doing this daily, in the mornings and in the evenings, if I missed the morning session.

Heart Rate

My heartrate is resting steadily at 112 while walking and I’m embarrassed to say that I feel this is too low and need to pick up the pace. On occasions, I intermittently run for 30 seconds and rest for another 30.

Stretching

I have learnt the importance of stretching and warming up my body before taking these long strides. I felt immense pressure on my forefoot in the 1st couple of days last week and have been massaging these areas after each walk.

I made sure to rotate the regions of each feet in circles, while taking deep breaths to ensure that the area is ready to be engaged.

Stretching the areas of my body that I’m not seeing but I know are being engaged is crucial too. I find that I’m discovering different areas of my body. Places underneath my thighs that were weak and stiff are now flexible and stretchable.

Listening to the Inner Critic

While walking,  I’m acknowledging my inner critic as it speaks to me. I sometimes feel the need to pick up the pace since, my heart rate beating at 112 beats per minute might not be enough to achieve any weight loss.

The Goal

I should note however that my main goal is to improve my mental wellbeing and energy levels so fat loss now becomes a secondary goal.

This Week, I will focus on picking up the pace with swift walking.

Any tips for a newbie?

Talk soon.