Fri, Oct-17-14, 13:56
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Say NO to Diabetes!
Posts: 8,671
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Plan: My own - < 30 net carbs
Stats: 440/228/210
BF:Energy Unleashed
Progress: 92%
Location: Central Virginia - USA
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A year ago I probably couldn't walk a mile, so when I started walking this last June I didn't fret about being the slowest guy on the track (about 22 to 25 minutes per mile). I was just happy to be able to do it.
By late August, I'd gotten my pace and distance up and my mile time down to about 20 minutes each on a 2 or 3 mile walk. My 21 year old daughter was zipping around the track doing 16 minute miles, passing me every couple of laps. Plenty of walkers and joggers use the facility where we go. The only people faster than my daughter were the joggers. A 16 minute mile is a nice clip for walking.
A month ago, I got a new smartphone that has a fitness app and heart rate monitor. It is pretty cool and I use it. What I found is that when I push my pace to a little faster than I want to go, I can get into a low cardio zone for my age (130 to 140 BPM). Right now, that pace is about 19.25 minutes per mile. For my size, age, and condition -- I'm quite happy with where I'm at.
So as far as I'm concerned, you are cruising pretty good at your current pace. Do you feel like you are "working" at that pace? I find I always have to be mindful of what I'm doing or I'll end up backing off and start walking too casually. When it is over, I always feel better if I did a good job pushing the pace and getting my blood pumping. The fatty tissues in my body that have been starved from poor circulation probably appreciated it, too. I've been told that exercise helps reduce insulin resistance -- and it certainly makes me feel better. I can't wait for my next A1C. I'm pretty sure the results will be good -- but I'd like to see it in black and white.
I'm glad to see you've started a workout routine. After the hard part of getting started, I've really grown to enjoy getting my rear in gear. I hope you find it enjoyable, too.
Last edited by khrussva : Fri, Oct-17-14 at 14:06.
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