cyclinggal, I wish more doctors recommended exercise before prescribing. I know that in some cases, medication is needed. I've been there and done that after a car accident. However, I think regular exercise could be prescribed in some cases. Then come back and see me in a month.

Thanks to DD I'm back in action. I missed a month of waling when caring for two elderly loved ones who were in crisis. I knew I needed it most during that stressful period, but couldn't squeeze it in.

DD mentioned going out the door in the morning with her husband and it moved me to do the same. At first, he was dropping me off, but I decided to drive, and leave at the same time he leaves. I need soemthing to get me out the door and this is doing the trick.

I was trained on the weights last week and did my first weight work-out this morning. It definitely gives my mood a boost.

The only thing I don't like abot exercise is that it seems like the more you do, the more you have to do to amintain your weight.

I once walked a half hour five days a week. Never gained a pound. Lately, I've walked an hour and have been gaining weight. I know it has to do with perimenopause, but it's so unfair!