ok so Friday 4/11/08 I decided to get with the program and exersice. So my 14yr old and I went to the gyme and got on the treadmill, well that was fine but she was realy walking fast so I was trying to keep up with her and then I decided that I would do it for 45 min. Well let me tell you, I got a blister on my foot and the next moring my back hurt so bad I could not get out of bed. I had to take a muscle relaxer and go back to bed. My legs and hips and butte hurt but nothing I couldn't handle. It was the back ache. Was going to walk today "Monday" but I had some business that I had to take care of that was realy important and by the time I got home I was really tired and didn't get around to doing it...but tomorrow is another day...

Don't overdo it. It will just make put you off and give you problems. My husband and I do 30 minutes everyday but Sunday first thing in the morning. We do about 1 1/2 miles and overtime we'll increase that but leave it at 30 min. 30 min 3 to 5 times per week is the recommended amount of time, don't try to keep up with a teenagers young legs, it really hurts.

I know I should not have tried to keep up with my daughter but I was having so much fun with her there beside me. But from then on I've taken it easy. Thanks for your concern.

Melissa