I WALKED 30 minutes a DAY for 30 DAYS || I CANNOT BELIEVE what HAPPENED!

[@Floppycats]

My grandfather was murdered when he was 35 years old. My grandmother was left with 1.5-year-old twin boys and a 6-year-old daughter. My Aunt told me that my grandmother walked all day to get through the pain. When I had a horrible breakup years ago, all I did was walk, and it was transformative.

[@bitokay147]

sending all blessings to you ! warm wishes and hugs

[@Laine2539]

I did that during my divorce, with an inspiring album that helped me , too!

[@dottycool9501]

❤❤❤❤

[@LilCraftyNook]

Oh my!!??😢 So sorry!

[@veronicab15]

wow

[@twistedfrannie9311]

I started walking last October I was 280lbs (I'm 52, and 5 feet tall) ,I've lost 75lbs and just last week did a 20 mile hike/ rock climbing adventure with my husband. I walk 5 miles on weekdays and hike 10+ miles on weekends . There was a time when I couldn't walk a flight of stairs without being winded, I had a " mild" heart attack in my late 30's ,I was a smoker. It's never to late to get healthier for yourself ❤

[@maudeboggins9834]

Wow. Bravo you. 5 miles on weekdays. That is awesome.

[@nikielw10]

Wow thank you for sharing your testimony! So awesome!!

[@lenairene474]

How long did it take to lose your 75 pounds

[@amandaglaude4118]

Your comment really inspired me. I'm 57 5'1" 237lbs. I have Afib and HBP. My left knee hurts on a regular basis, plus I don't feel good about myself and the way I feel and look 😢

[@catdean828]

Wow, this gives me hope. Thank you!

[@dianeself1628]

My ex-husband decided after 25 years of marriage and 2 children that he didn’t want to be married and he should not have had children. Walking and riding my exercise bike were my ways to get through each day. I would definitely recommend you keep going! You will be great!

[@kcojco]

Exact same scenario for me in 2004. Walking helped clear my basket case head and I found me again and the strength to get through it. I need to add I’m happily remarried. About 10 years ago I had a mini stroke and a bad fall that left me not doing any physical activity but I’m starting to feel motivated again!

[@tammytammyr]

❤

[@tammytammyr]

So sorry for your ministroke love the way you stayed strong..keep the faith congrats on new marriage

[@WhaynnaAraujo-n2k]

@dianeseself1628 sorry what you went through but that his loss you're beautiful woman he will regret it

[@indriadrayton1132]

For all of you warriors and heroines out here!! God continue to bless ya'll in the Name of Jesus!!❤

[@angiesovereign3737]

You’re beautiful!! Awesome. I was married 32 years to a controlling over bearing cheater. I finally found strength through this. I wasn’t even allowed to get gas for my car w/o permission and I worked 3 jobs. I never been in the bank because he said I didn’t need to. I thought he took care of me. He took care of himself. After 4 years of being apart and I hadn’t chased him, guess who wants me back? Not for me anymore. I have freedom and live for ME now!! You got this pretty lady

[@NW4Mattie]

I am so glad you finally realized how precious YOU'RE and thankfully you're strong enough to not trust that cheater ever again. My prayers are with you.❣

[@Anikanoteven]

Good for you!!! You had the strength to leave and stay that way. That’s Success!!

[@velvethoot4507]

You go girlie....you deserve the best and he aint it! Thank you for sharing.

[@candyfloss39]

I've been going through abuse with my husband for nearly 37 yrs.I've been in a shelter & got my own place.My ex husband was & is so abusive.We don't live together.He still tries to control me.I think in the end I have to move to another country.I'm so sorry you went through that.Prayers for you ♥️♥️

[@LilCraftyNook]

My ex is (still) a gambler. I never knew how much money he really made either. We were always broke (I was working full time as a nurse and it truly puzzled my parents) and it took me a long time but I finally figured out why. He was a narcissist too. 😑

[@debralustig765]

Proud of you. Last year I adopted 2 puppies and I walk them 2 miles in the morning and 1 mile at night. I went from a size 2xl and now I am a xl. Lost 45 pounds. Besides walking more I gave up eating snacks at night. I feel so much better.

[@juliebriz1703]

Aww well done! I need to do this...🩷

[@APQN-CT]

You go girl. I've survived cancer but the radiation burns destroyed my organs and bones. Terrible chronic pain and drs don't give me hope so I decided I'm taking control. Started walking 3 months ago and there's no stopping me. Best decision I ever made.

[@babbsromero3471]

When I split from my spouse I would walk and jog after work even in the rain, letting out those endorphins and tears helped tremendously! It’s weird how taking care of ourselves as women goes on the back burner until we are faces with the reality of trauma tragedy or challenges! Don’t give up your on the right PATH!😊

[@hannahcoleman2940]

🙏☘️💚

[@deborahholroyd6495]

❤❤❤❤❤💪💪🤗🙏

[@seangelarden9543]

Exercise helped me after my girlfriend died, better than pills

[@fulltimesuperstar1]

Wow I remember those days. I would be on the treadmill crying letting out all my frustration and sadness. Life is much better now! ❤❤❤

[@Busynfabulous]

The fact that you continued to do it even in the midst of a divorce is even more of an accomplishment. Great job!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you!

[@clare9637]

I'm 67, I started walking four years ago for just 15 minutes a day, it was all I could manage at the time. Now I walk for up to an hour and a half a day, I've lost 70 pounds and 36 inches, I would never have thought I could like what I see when I look in the mirror but I do. Having thinking time away from the usual distractions is something we forget about when we don't have it. I don't love it every day but I'm always glad when I've done a walk. Doing something for yourself that makes you feel good when you're going through a divorce is really empowering. Congratulations Mandy on completing the challenge and for keeping going when life got tough.

[@lonestargirl76]

Congratulations on your weight loss! Did you do a healthy diet as well?

[@clare9637]

@@lonestargirl76 Ironically what set me on the path to doing more exercise was that I have Ulcerative Colitis so my body doesn't digest a wide variety of what I would have considered to be healthy foods. I eat as healthily as I can but in my case that rules out most fruit and vegetables as well as whole grains. What I learned is that you do the best you can with what you have available to you because there's no point in getting upset about what you can't change.

[@judypountney9648]

I have a similar story... decided to get healthy, started walking, marriage breakup , etc but in the end I lost 83 pounds, and have kept it off for 26 years. You are doing great! Remember...you can't always control what happens in your life, but you can control how you treat yourself 👍

[@skittles2055]

💝

[@Discodaydreams333]

“I’m going to start loving me, so that I can love life more” - Mandy 🙏🙌🏼♥️

[@YoAuntyMihkoh]

“I’m gunna start loving me, so I can start loving life more” I felt that in my heart. ❤️

[@skittles2055]

🌟💕

[@normapadro420]

Walking is very helpful for depression, circulatory system, lungs, heart. You just feel really good after a walk.

[@kerrycusack9262]

I did a similar thing when my husband and Mom passed away within five days of each other, she passed on the day of his funeral. Days later, I went to the walking track and walked for an hour every single day and it was SO hard, but it was like it was the only thing I could control when my life had been blown to smithereens, I would walk and cry and walk and cry and it was all I could do to hang on to everything while I tried to keep my stuff together when I still had an eleven year old son at home. You were courageous in facing your challenge and I look back and know that it took courage for me to that, too.

[@ladysusu2103]

❤

[@skittles2055]

Woww. Powerful experiences, touching comment. Thank you for sharing, you beautiful, incredible Being 💟🙏🌟

[@dallassukerkin6878]

So true how something simple that you can control, like a daily walk, can help you cope with the most tragic events that life throws at you. I lost my wife to cancer, my best friend to a heart attack and my mother to old age all in short order and taking myself off into the local woodlands and just walking away from everything and everybody gave me the space to start gluing myself back together again.

[@Amacott99]

How fantastic. I’m 51 and have just moved countries…..I feel the lowest I have for years……yesterday I bought some sneakers. Tomorrow I start my own challenge of walking . Thank you for this inspiring vlog.

[@sheryljohnson9552]

I found your channel this morning and think I was meant too. I will be 68 in May 2024 and I weigh over 200lbs. I love what you said, "I'm gonna start loving me so I can love life more". It comes down to loving yourself. So I'm starting today with 30 mins. I will check in on day 30. Thank you!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

You got this!

[@mojomaxy]

i'L BE 65 IN 24 AND i WEIGH OVER 200 AS WELL AND IT;S UNCOMFORATABLE AND NO FUN SO IM GONNA START WALKING 30 MINUTES 30 DAYS TO. iVE GOTTA A LITTLE DOGGIE TO TAG ALONG SO WE WILL SEE HOW THINGS GO.. Il check bac and c how its going here with others as well.

[@daisymae3747]

I’m right there with both of you, 65 in 24 also, over 200 ugh! And a bum knee. Gotta walk. Gotta get movin WE CAN DO THIS LADIES 💖🌸

[@mojomaxy]

@daisymae3747 Ive ordered my new walking shoes that way there is less pain in the feet an legs. I'm so out of shape it crazy good luck on starting to get movin and walking again I havent started just yet . Plan to soon though Post your progress when you can I will to we are signed up for this !!

[@daisymae3747]

@@mojomaxy yes, I’m very out of shape too! I think it’s good you got a new pair of shoes! I’ll be starting soon too! Right now when I walk to and from my car I try to remember to pick up the pace. I know every time I do that will add up. Good luck to you too maxy 🌸 it’ll be nice to hear about each others progress 💖

[@sharoncrippen7385]

Mandy, in September of 22, after having two heart ablations my cardiologist said I needed to loose wait and exercise. I started walking on my treadmill 3 days a week. At first it was for only 20 minutes and gradually worked my self up to walking 100 minutes every other day. Plus any other things during the week. I started at 220 and I have lose 50 pounds. I have gone done in size from plus size shirts to size some medium and large size shirts. I’m 71, retired and it works for me where it might not work for others. Also my husband was diagnosed with alzheimer’s and the walking is helping with the stress of everything I now have to do. Please keep walking it helps your frame of mind and your body. I hope everyone will do the same thing your doing. We as women need to look out for ourselves for a change. Keep up the good work. It shows the progress your making in the video. Ask God to give you the strength you need to do what you want to accomplish for your wellbeing.

[@LoK747]

Congratulations on your amazing progress! ❤

[@navygreengirl]

AMEN!!!

[@CaroleHerman-ez9vw]

Iddd

[@bridgeta7813]

Praying for you 🙏🏻

[@CaroleHerman-ez9vw]

Iuuyyu

[@marymulligan3653]

Don't be ashamed to admit it's been six years since you walked. YOU ARE NOT, NOT, ALONE. Good mindset and keep it up. Don't let the negativity override the positivity of walking. I trained to power walk a half marathon during my divorce and a month after it was finalized I completed the city half marathon. Mentally and physically it helped me through it all. Today I love not being married to the guy and enjoy life so much more. Things will get better for you just keep positive and do things YOU now want to do to help YOU.😊

[@donnadixon8065]

Thank u for encouraging me 😌🙂😊❤

[@lizwertz1910]

Mandy - what an incredible perseverance over 30 days! I am sorry to hear about your divorce . Thank God for your daughter’s caring. Everyday, make sure you get outside and thank God for his blessings and walk. I need to do the same. Congratulations on your phenomenal results from 30 days of walking. God has you in His plan.

[@allthingsmandy]

His plan is PERFECT!

[@ls-l1518]

Incredible precerverance walking 30 min/day. I am 66, I have walked most days of my life. And worked out. There is something wrong with people in the US. You are too far removed from Nature and what a human being is.

[@donnabootes7272]

Amen ♥️

[@dixiechick3575]

Good on you. Congratulations. Sorry about your marriage. Sometimes life sucks. But we keep pressing on!

[@donnapaskvan8927]

Look at your face, a little thinner but radiant! Your body looks different, like lifted . Amazing! I’m inspired.

[@angelacopacetic]

I discovered your channel today. I’m turning 68 next month and I started my own challenge using a treadmill. Started out doing a mile and after two weeks I’m doing 2 miles. You are inspiring me to put my shoes on and get out there and just do it! You ought to be proud for what you’re doing. I’m sorry to hear about your divorce. I’ve been single and living alone for years! Yes life is short! Make the best of it and love yourself! That’s what I’m doing too. And I don’t do negative!

[@txJoJo55]

Hi I'm thinking of doing the treadmill how many mins. is 1 mile ? I'm too scared to go out doors for fear of running into dogs so I'll stick to the treadmill. I just turned 68 too 🙂

[@lifeslessons9889]

Try the outside fresh air !!!! Treadmill ?? Really ? . The outside will do you far better mentally and physically. Don’t be scared of nature !

[@bb2021]

@@txJoJo55 Please don't be put off. Start with whatever you feel comfortable with; with what you can manage. Walking in nature is great proven to be good for you but there is plenty of time to decide to go outside later on when you have built up a bit of stamina and confidence. There are many of us for whom 30mins is a big start. Mandy did really well but we are all individuals so go your own way! But don't be put off. Best wishes.

[@cherieweiss1020]

I love your honesty and vulnerability! You are an inspiration to me. When you talked about loving yourself that just hit home with me. You are right life is short.

[@ONAaNEnekaDRUGA7]

Please, please, everyone, just go OUTSIDE! It can be your own street, no need for a ride to a perfect place. Just go outside and walk! The benefits are outstanding!!!

[@thrshwll1526]

I did the 30 day, one hour workout challenge. I started on June 13th and am still working out (85 days later) for 75 - 95 minutes every day. I started out this year weighing 196. I weigh 172 today. My blood pressure is now perfect, my cholesterol numbers are normal and so are all of my lab work that I just had done 2 weeks ago. My doctor who initially wanted me on pills for high blood pressure and high cholesterol, told me to keep up the great work and to just take a multivitamin.

[@allthingsmandy]

AWESOME!

[@kimvenablevenable4656]

Walking clears the mind, body and soul. Keep up the good work girl! We are all here for you, so when in doubt, fall back on us. We have you.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so very much!

[@sadie4289]

Wow that’s kind words

[@chesiedengun]

Walking, for me, was a form of meditative therapy. I became addicted and really felt awful if I didn't do it. Then life took over. I'm the heaviest I've ever been, pushing 60 and stressed beyond words. You have given me motivation to start taking care of me. Blessings to you. Stay strong and keep walking 💕💕💕

[@lesliebowles3649]

For sure it’s not to late to start. I’m in my 60’s - overweight and inactive. I have been walking everyday for 30 minutes and feel better after 1 week. Not instant results but it took a long while to put the weight on. One step at a time

[@ordinaryvalley]

You can always go back to where you felt your best with consistent effort, small or big. Good luck girl ❤

[@I_sew_slow]

Me too, I’m heading for 59 this year, I battled stage 4b colon cancer in 08 and have some issues from surgery and chemotherapy but this has truly inspired me, I will start at twenty minutes a day (but if I’m doing good I’ll push for a half hour). I just found this channel so here’s to a fresh start tomorrow. 👍🏽

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

Good luck ❤

[@meredithforozco2146]

Just do what you can when you consistency is different things for different people some people it's once every 3 days and people it's everyday some people it's every other day some people it's 5 days a week with the weekends off you find what's comfortable for you❤... Much love to you.

[@tinamarie8445]

Mandy, I just wanted to let you know that two of my co-workers and I started a weight loss challenge a week ago. After seeing this video, you have inspired all 3 of us to do our own 30 min day/ 30 day walking challenge 😊 You look amazing! And I love your channel ❤

[@allthingsmandy]

That is awesome! Thank you so much!

[@breezybre2670]

You have inspired me as well Mandy!!!!!

[@meatavoreNana]

Good for you .

[@jocelinematson6984]

Way to go Mandy! You are an inspiration and I hope to be walking too!!!

[@juneellis4777]

🎉❤😊 you look 👀 great well done you look 👀 much happier and sound far more up beat I could also see the difference with your shape 🎉I really like your hair when you wore it up had you ever thought of having short hair you are a good looking woman hope you keep doing the walking I live in wales born in a very famous town called Tredegar where man called Nyren Bevan formed the NHS that’s our free health service I’m very proud to have been born their love to you from June but I was born in May my mother was Edith she was born in June and called Edith may keep positive thank you for your positive message to anyone who watches the channel 🌈💁‍♀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@tergatt4422]

Mandy, I am on day ten of 30 minutes of walking a day becuz of you inspiring me! Thank you for saying it’d been six years…. It stuck me that it’s been that long for me too!!

[@1TikiMomma]

The emotional weight you were carrying at the beginning compared to the end was so heavy. Your voice was lighter at the end - your attitude and overall affect! Amazing :-). The fact that you kept on through the challenge even after day 15 so how strong your are and how much you love YOU. I am so proud! You are not on an easy path but you are walking (literally and figuratively) through the valley and you WILL emerge victorious!! Love and prayers! Lynn

[@octaviakf]

I agree she looks wayyyyy different and sounds much different as well

[@almawright462]

I felt your pain on day 20 when you talked about divorce. Even though it’s hard and painful, what you’re doing to take better care of yourself just proves how strong you really are. I stumbled upon your video but thoroughly enjoyed your “realness” and am excited to see your journey. Chin up girl! It gets better and God always knows what’s best for us even if we don’t.

[@JohnsonGabriel-wk2dn]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love , and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Johnson Gabriel from Oslo Norway, where are you from if I may ask????❤

[@TheRumbleBunny]

Girl I have been in your shoes, and it is HARD. It feels bad, really bad I know. But take my word for it, you will come out stronger at the other side of this. Take this opportunity not just to recreate yourself. Allow yourself to be the person you ARE! You got this!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you! Encouragement really helps!

[@kathyhanson509]

Thank you for the encouragement also 😊. I needed to hear that too. Thank you so much

[@dizziechef9502]

This happened to me too. My husband in 2012 beat me up then left me. Now I’m alone and I’m happy. I have my home, car, family. I need to walk also. I think I’ll start tomorrow.

[@SidneySmith678]

I’ve been divorced for 12 years. It gets easier over time. I am going to start walking tomorrow. You inspired me!

[@eileenalholinna5310]

You should notice a nice difference after 30 days, by walking 30 minutes a day and cutting out sugary drinks and drinking more water! It won’t flop! I will be watching your progress, Mandy!! ❤ Good luck, beautiful lady!!!

[@susieswaney9950]

Mandy I am so proud of you for not giving up. I am praying for you in your life changes. I appreciate your vulnerability and strength! You are an amazing encouragement to me.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!! You will never know how much that means to me!

[@lifeslessons9889]

Praying ?? 🙄

[@upstatenewyork]

She lost less than 3 lbs from walking a mile each day, no sugary drinks and increasing water intake.

[@soilgrasswaterair]

13:25 Your eyes are so different compared to the initial stages of this challenge. In your update after the challenge, you have this energy and light to you that is beautiful. There is less heavyness to your eyes. Thank you for sharing, and gettng out there with no music or any podcasts and being present and taking in the sounds of nature and tuning in to our thoughts, is so healing❤

[@PlainVanillaGrandmaCarol]

Hi Mandy, I just subbed. My therapist has encouraged me to start walking 30 minutes every day. I live with major depression disorder and I'm pretty much a couch potato. I found your video very encouraging. I'm going to give it a try. I'm sorry to hear about your divorce. I was married for 19 years and have been divorced for 31 years. Give yourself plenty of time to grieve the death of your marriage. Be kind to yourself. Write down positive things about yourself every day. Hugs ❤ Carol

[@jonap5740]

It's gonna sound silly, Carol, but put a sticker on a wall calendar every day you walk. Somehow it is a great motivator. Wishing you all good things.

[@PlainVanillaGrandmaCarol]

@jonap5740 Thank you Jona! I will do that!

[@debbiejohnson7199]

Mandy, you did it! You inspire me to get out and walk. I turn 71 tomorrow and I've just started this journey. You learned from the challenge to love yourself! That is the biggest thing that you can do for yourself except to know God through Jesus. I'm so very proud of you.

[@NigelVonJoyJoy]

People forget when starting you are building and adding muscle weight. Just keep going for the next 30. You will start to see your weight go down and it will be so much easier.

[@christinelisi6964]

Hello, your channel popped up so I watched it. You did a great job walking for 30 days. My goal is to walk at least 10,000 steps a day. When I am not busy in the morning, I go for a two mile walk around the block. It does help a lot with emotions and depression. Keep it up, Mandy! You got this!

[@angelacollinge4735]

I really enjoyed your video. I am 73 years of age and suffer from arthritis but I walk my dog every morning for 45 mins and I am building my strength up gradually. You have lovely walks in your area, where I live it is very hilly so I tend to walk round my local park which is flat but you can incorporate a bit of hill walking if you want to. Well done you look really great.

[@Summer77700]

I'm so sorry you're going through a divorce. I know they're so very difficult. No matter the reasons for a marriage ending, there is still an end to life as you've known it for a while. We grieve the end, no matter how/why it came about. Our identities become wrapped up in who we are as a couple, and then suddenly we are no longer a couple. Our identity begins to change, because now we have to rediscover who we are on our own. I've also been through a divorce, and they're so difficult. I wish you the best, as you rediscover who you are, and learn to love yourself again! I'm new here, and it sounds like you're a teacher! I'm also a teacher. I decided to sub, as you seem like a kindred spirit! Looking forward to catching up on your videos!

[@annemcdonald3770]

I wemt for a full walk this morning for the first time in a long time, then cried this morning because i hate how i look. You've encouraged me to stick with this for a month and get myself on track! ❤

[@binathere2574]

One foot in front of the other. Best wishes.

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

Hope it's going well ❤

[@CrazeeDee002]

wow

[@dm2836]

Don’t pay any attention to how you look, just walk and keep walking. If you focus on weight loss and it’s super slow to come off you’ll get frustrated and quit. My body sheds weight so so soooo slowly so I’m just gonna let it do what it does and keep walking a minimum of 10k steps a day. My clothes are fitting better but I’m trying not to notice so I don’t get fixated on it because then I’m in trouble.

[@Discodaydreams333]

Not even done with the video but I wanted to say thank you for your vulnerability and sharing this journey. It’s very inspiring to see people’s determination and resiliency. Sending you all the positive vibes, much love ❤

[@sherij7330]

New viewer here:) Thanks for the inspiration! 20 years ago, I would walk a few miles a day and then got out of it. This encourages me to get back to it! Also, I was just turning 40 when my marriage ended. I was a stay at home mom and I was terrified. In the last 27 years, I have done so many different things that I would not explored if I had stayed in that marriage. Even when it's not what we want at the time, it can open doors we didn't even know were there. Best of luck in your new journey. You've got this!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much for sharing! Your story gives me so much hope for the future!

[@Maya-l9z9w]

True

[@AGloriousLife]

Congratulations on completing your challenge - I'm so inspired by you! You look happier, healthier - your skin is brighter and you even look younger! I'm so sorry to hear of your personal challenges, but I'm so impressed with your determination, self-reflection and perseverance through it all. Thank you for sharing your personal journey!

[@karawaters829]

You just motivated me. In the first 20 seconds of your video. This is doable. I can do that without feeling like I’ve derailed my whole workday (like, at home - I’m a homemaker). This is something I can really do for myself. Thank you.

[@allthingsmandy]

You can do it!

[@anitas5817]

I don’t even take my phone with me when I go for a walk. It’s so different and so much more therapeutic for me to just be in the moment, listen to birds, notice trees, flowers, sky, and even just let my mind wander and be alone with my thoughts.

[@ItsLauraBoss]

Proud of you for doing this! And thank you for sharing the vulnerable moments. I started walking 30 mins a day 5 days a week a few months ago, and it's been so great for my mental health. Even if I get to the end of the day and I didn't do much, at least I went for a walk! There are some weeks I've fallen off a bit, but it feels so much better to get back out there that I end up starting again. Making healthy habits is also about picking yourself back up when you fail a little!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@shawnabbott9838]

😊 What your doing is hard. But so worth it. Congratulations on completing the challenge that you set for yourself. You're inspiring.

[@cathy6289]

the two most noticeable things are your glow and also your posture in the two pictures was totally different. Well done you lovely lady

[@vickyls8132]

Awesome! I can see that your face is thinner, too! We have a lot on common. I went through a bad divorce, I’m a retired teacher, live dogs, and I am very inactive now. My social life is eating out with friends. I sew, quilt, machine embroider. ALL SITTING. (Well, I admit I had to get injections in my hip due to quilting…HA!!!!). I am AFRAID of walking alone outside, even though I’m in a nice area. I’m going to do Indoor Walking with Walking With Rick. Thanks for your sharing, motivation and bravery. I’m going to follow you!

[@jannibal9273]

You go girl! I had let myself go due to stress and other issues and was far too heavy for my height and bone structure - also bad for my overall health. I decided I just had to do something for myself and so, slowly, over the past five years, I've lost an average of 10 pounds a year. I went from a size 16 to a size 10 and got back what I call "my girlish figure." I LOVE IT! I started my serious but slow and steady weight loss with more thoughtful food intake and increased exercise in 2018. I started out at 195 pounds and am now fluctuating between 145 to 150. I would like to get to 140 pounds stabilized. It wasn't easy, but I feel so much better not only about how I look but how I feel physically and health wise. Slow and steady does win the race. I have heart issues and my cardiologist has been amazed by my "transformation." I had my 72nd birthday a few weeks ago, so it's never too late. Where there is a will, it's true - there is a way! We women need to take better care of ourselves and give ourselves OUR TIME. Our culture for too long has brainwashed us into thinking that to take care of ourselves instead of others and putting them first and our own needs last is somehow being selfish. BALONEY!

[@livschauclarke4442]

I am seriously impressed with your efforts, especially given your challenges along the way! I started a fitness regime a couple of months ago (I'm 77), 3 weekly visits to the gym + some swimming, and my general energy has improved but no effect on my weight. You have inspired me to go for walks on the days that I don't go to the gym - here's hoping it all comes together - finally!

[@KimKinzer]

FYI it will normally take 3 months to develop a habit, so hang in there. Stress causes cortisol increase but walking decreases it. After a decade of walking I’ve lost 70 lbs without really dieting. It may not be a fast lost, but a slow one which means by your measurements you’re replacing fat with firm muscle. ❤

[@darcyrivas4035]

It takes 28 days to make a habit.

[@halieransom]

​@@darcyrivas4035that's a myth to be honest. It's thrown around a lot but there's no science behind it.

[@Skinnychelle48]

Girl shout out to you for sticking to your goals! Walking really helps me to get rid of negative feelings! makes me feel good!

[@mm-qm9zh]

Dear Mandy, I know God brought your video to my attention today for a reason! You have inspired me to start my own 30 day walking challenge. I used to take long walks in my neighborhood every day with my my little rescue dog King after my husband passed at the end of 2019…it was part of helping me through my grief. However, a few things changed, and I stopped walking, and I’m seriously out of shape. I’m 69 years old, and I know I need to get back to my walking, and you have been the one to inspire me. ☺️ I am very proud of you, and I will try to follow your example and get back to taking better care of myself. ❤ Thank you, and God bless you! See you in your next video! Meline

[@JohnsonGabriel-wk2dn]

Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love , and peace all over the world 🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Johnson Gabriel from Oslo Norway, where are you from if I may ask????❤

[@dawnjenney5519]

Keep walking Mandy, for your mental health and the physical benefits will be such an empowering bonus. Keep it up. You’ve encouraged me to start tomorrow morning!!! Keep us updated ❤

[@allthingsmandy]

You got this! Thanks for watching and I am definitely continuing on and vlogging as I go! Stay tuned!

[@rhondacharlett8216]

I never cease to be amazed at the videos that show up just when I need them. I walked earlier this summer and was up to 3 miles and feeling great. Like you, even on the days I didn't want to do it, I still put on my shoes and went walking. Without fail I felt immensely better afterwards. A foot injury followed by major abdominal surgery sidelined the walking. I am now patiently awaiting the green light from the surgeon to be able to start the walking in earnest and not just a 5-10 minute stroll. You are an inspiration to all of us. Thank you for your vulnerability and taking us on this journey with you. ❤ My personal opinion is it's HIS LOSS! STAY STRONG!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@tinahuestis6931]

Mandy, you are such an inspiration to me. I literally have been sedentary like you for at least as long. I have felt aches and pains in my joints and in my hips and knees etc. I am so glad I found your video. I am so so sorry about your divorce. You are so strong to have continued to walk and not use it as an excuse to give up. Good for you! A few years ago I was walking like you and then just stopped. I felt so much better than I do now. I am going to buy a calendar today and just start walking! Thank you so much for this video. I look forward to watching more of your videos as this was my first one. I hope that you will continue to walk and do more walking blogs. I know I would be interested in a walking blog from you. Thank you for inspiring me in more ways than one. I downloaded an app called Pacer and it helps keep track of my walks on a map. It is really neat! It also shows how many steps I take. I am also going to be wearing my smart watch as it pairs well with the app! Wish me luck! I just put on my shoes and I am headed out the door for my walk....thank you again for inspiring me to move!

[@tinajefferies5682]

Mandy - what an awesome woman you are! You’re right about using the excuse of your divorce to stop but you didn’t! When I got to the bit where you’re sitting on the sofa, I could see the difference in your face. I walk a dog, rescued during Covid, and have lost weight since doing that. You have no choice as the dog needs exercise and I’m grateful that I have that excuse to walk. You are such an inspiration. Greetings from the UK.

[@violetvillard1347]

Congratulations on losing that healthy 3 lbs!! I hope this will inspire you & that's why I'm sharing it. When I left Altercare, after 2.5 years of Stroke rehab, I was 260 lbs in Dec 2015. Today I'm 185 lbs. I was ashamed that it seemed like I couldn't get the weight off, but my doctor told me that losing 2-4 lbs a month is the healthy way to lose weight. You're more likely to lose it & keep it off that way. He said "Be the tortoise, not the hare & you'll keep the weight off." Yes its been 7 years & 75 lbs later that avgs out to only 10 5 lbs a year, but in my own way I'm staying active and doing it. My A1C reading also shows it cos I started out at 9.6 in 2016 and now 6.4 (as of April). So being healthy just doesn't mean weight loss, but many other things too: blood sugar, mood, etc. If I can do it with my limitations in my wheelchair I KNOW you can too. Keep up the awesome work, you got this!! 🎉

[@allthingsmandy]

You are amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@violetvillard1347]

@@allthingsmandy- Nahhh, I think you are cos you were willing to make yourself vulnerable & share this walking journey with us. So I briefly made myself vulnerable to encourage you on in this journey by sharing my 7 year (& on going) journey. My goal is 160 lbs... yup 100 lbs from where I started. OK - Compromise here, we're both awesome & amazing women. 😉 ☺️

[@GS-gq6pc]

Girl, I just happened to come across this video here and was knocked for a loop when you mentioned the difficulty of going thru divorce. Girl, I encourage your transformation and see that you are now 8 months out. I need to watch your channel. You are the kind of people I want to be connected with. Prayers and imma keep watching. ❤

[@joannebryant6217]

Wow! These changes are so obvious and it actually looks like you lost way more than 3 lbs. So inspiring! Thanks!

[@nurseb5755]

Okay, I’m in! I have been procrastinating, but after watching you, and reading the comments. I am going to start my own 3pm day challenge! I’ll check in along the way. What’s been so hard for me is getting my mind focused, it’s nice to know others are on this road to bettering themselves as well.

[@dianebeckett7494]

It's great you're inspiring people to walk more ...I'm English and I'm amazed Americans seem to drive everywhere..I'm 65 been walking over 2 miles to work which takes approximately 30 mins then do a 5 hour physical shift and walk 2 miles home 5 days a week ..been doing this for 4 and a half years since my husband died..it helped me physically and mentally to stay strong ..I recommend walking to everyone .😊

[@WanieB]

I traveled to London 20yrs ago, I never walked so much in my entire life. The reason Americans drive every where is because everything is so spread out.

[@tsr3779]

Most Americans travel by car because we are spread out…not living in small cities. It’s a different culture maybe you should be more respectful in your comments.

[@dianebeckett7494]

​@@tsr3779try walking in circles then and stop making excuses for laziness .

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

As well as the distance between places, they don't have pavements in many places in the US

[@Goodbyeeveryonehere]

I apologise for the rudeness of the woman who lives in the UK. we aren't all so judgemental. With the lack of pavements there (sidewalks) maybe she wants you all to get knocked down

[@karenpiermarini3628]

You inspired me. I lost my husband to cancer 3 years ago and I haven’t been sleeping and my eating has been terrible, a lot of emotional eating. Listening to your little talks about walking and just walking in silence and reflecting hit home. I’m going to challenge myself even with my torn meniscus and say a rosary for world peace and for anyone who needs prayers while I do walk.

[@Mimi-fe2gm]

Hi Mandy, just met you. You've inspired me to do my own challenge! It takes a lot of strength to get through the end of marriage. No matter who's idea, it is emotional and one of the most stressful things in life you can do. You'll come out of this so much stronger, and I hope, happier than you may ever have been. Thank you for sharing so much... it makes it that much more relatable. I look forward to following your journey. ❤

[@jeanienapier6566]

Awesome job ! You look great. Now as a 62 year old widow, you have inspired me to get busy. Thank you for that,!

[@kanona0115]

Wow. I’m so proud of you for doing this for yourself during this trying time. The first time I finally made significant progress in my health in 2015-2016 my marriage fell apart and so did my efforts. I’ve since gotten that progress back and made the effort for me regardless of my circumstances. Bless you for sharing and thank you!

[@oliviakahlo1]

I TOTALLY get the “all in” burst and the burnout that follows!!! So many of us can relate, I’m sure. So excited I found this channel.

[@jeanwild8724]

Well done Mandy! I hope you can keep on walking. Best wishes from Australia! 🇦🇺

[@1metuka]

Good Job, you look and feel better. You are learning about yourself in a very positive way ! Onwards, & Upwards !

[@vanessarongstad8576]

I’m at 10 minutes and all I can say is WOW! You have impressed me and im so proud of you! Very inspirational.

[@planetsky7129]

Your comment "I'm going to start loving me so that I can love life more" really struck me. Thank you for taking us along on your journey - you have given me tremendous motivation to start my walking journey. I had lost about 25 lb with daily exercise, but gained it all back and more after I had surgery and could not exercise for 8 weeks. Once 8 weeks passed I had no motivation to start exercising again. I feel horrible physically - I get winded easily, my arms are weak, my legs are weak - it's a horrible feeling. I'm so glad I ran into this video - bless you for sharing it. ❤️

[@BecknBama]

Mandy, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. This was my favorite. I feel like I got to know you. I learned you’re a strong woman that keeps going when the going gets tough. I’m so sorry for the hard changes in your life. I know you have the strength to move forward. Thank you for sharing, your vulnerability, & being real. You are someone I’m sure I would be friends with. God bless you.

[@allthingsmandy]

How sweet! You will never know how much that means to me!

[@BecknBama]

Keep being you! You’re a winner!

[@ctee1117]

Walking is a great meditation. You walk and think and think and walk. Something about being out in the air and sky heals us. You look great! Walking totally toned you up.

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you!

[@sugarloaf10]

It’s amazing what small changes can do. I started exercising for the first time in over 5 years this summer too. I had my 7th baby in March and have a lot of weight to lose but more importantly I need to be stronger for my kids and babies. I started water walking at the pool 2x a week for only a half hour. 6 weeks later I feel a HUGE difference and am stronger than I have been in many many years just from that! I am getting a ymca membership to keep it up this winter.

[@allthingsmandy]

Good for you! Keep it up!

[@smurfmonster]

I’m sorry that you’re having to deal with the breakdown of your marriage, that’s a big tough thing to deal with and you seem to be facing it head on so well done!! I do also have to say Thank you so much for making this video. I stumbled across it today and BOY did I need to stumble across it! You’ve inspired me to give this a go and I’m starting first thing in the morning. I NEED to do this for both my physical and mental health and at the end of the day what harm can it do? Absolutely none! Thank you xx

[@joolzmac1]

I just found you today and as it happened, I took my first walk in a long time, this morning. I’ve had knee and foot issues with arthritis and have been dragging myself around for a long time. I only walked for 14 minutes but I enjoyed it and my knees held up. Tomorrow, I’ll aim for 20 minutes. Walking really is great as it is free and I get to look at all the neighbourhood gardens along the way! Happy walking!

[@allthingsmandy]

yay! Keep going!

[@kristinalundbergh7851]

Well done💪 You have to remember that you did not only lose weight(fat), you also gained muscle. And muscles take up less space and burn more calories than fat. In other words an absolute win win situation. That is why you look and feel stronger. I love how you made it a 30 challenge and not a “l will do this forevermore”-kind of thing.. you have really inspired me to do this. Also in regards to other difficult things in my life. Thank you!!

[@gerio4756]

I'm inspired! After back surgery in 2018 I was told "don't walk on concrete" so I stopped walking, which I had loved doing. Packed on the pounds. I'm inspired by your 30 minute challenge...it doesn't have to be a marathon. Thank you!

[@allthingsmandy]

you got this!

[@hawkeye9382]

You can walk on the track at schools. So soft

[@romerohaley2554]

Do walking videos inside. I do growithjo. It works.

[@christinekoenig5669]

I'd rather walk on the grass!

[@amielawhorn3537]

Girl when you were trying to say what you wanted to say… I just wanted to put my arms thru the camera and give you a big hug. I could literally feel your hurt! To be honest. I have never seen one of your videos before and this is the first one I watched. I knew from the minute you talked about the 30 day challenge that something was wrong. Like you wanted to tell us something.. like you wanted to cry. I had tears in my eyes listening yo you thru your days of walking. I get to the day you decided to tell us about your marriage .. again I just wanted to hug you and let you know you are not alone. And lastly I wanted to say you are AMAZING! You are BRAVE (for putting it all out there) You are STRONG ( for pushing thru this challenge during one of the hardest things in life) and YOU ARE SLIMMER. Girl who cares what that scale says!!! You look great and anyone who can’t tell needs their eyes checked. Also I am jealous of your curls. Are those natural or perm? 😊. Keep your chin up girl! What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@DDee-oi6kn]

I also like to walk without music - I love to look around and take in the beautiful sights and sounds. I'm sure that time you took walking helped clear your mind. It amazes me how people can sit in their house all winter and then when they can get out, they don't. I walk my dog every day and do several hours of yard work most weeks. Today I worked 2.5 hours outside. It's just good for your mental health if nothing else.

[@terrig7006]

Mandy, I just saw your video for the first time and you rock! I have been trying this summer to get back into exercise, but haven't succeeded with any consistency. I'm going to try to follow your example. I know the more I can exercise, the less pain I will feel once a routine is established (I have arthritis and fibromyalgia) so I need to commit. You are going to be my inspiration to get back out there. You've been through such a challenging and traumatic experience during this time and still you came out stronger and caring for yourself! You are amazing! Like others here, we look forward to hearing more from you! Kudos to you.🥰🤗😊

[@beverlymartin7688]

Girl! You rock! I came on here to be encouraged in my journey. I've been walking 34 days 2 miles a day. Dr put me on a very strict diet for some health concerns. But I was getting tired of the strict diet...so here I am. Thank you so much for sharing this. So inspiring! I went thru divorce after 19 years & 4 kuds together...girl you didn't quite tho you've had every reason to!

[@rebeccafoust5754]

I am 68 overweight and had been in Afib. Heart issues run in my family so I am working on me. I started walking 30 minutes everyday for 30 days I have 8 days left to reach my goal and haven't lost much weight because of thyroid desease but I feel so much better and sticking to it. You were my inspiration to get started thank you.

[@karenbrewster7443]

Mandy I’m proud of you and your strength. Thoughts and Prayers for you!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@Avoid_Low_Frequency]

I can’t tell you how inspiring you’ve been !!! Thank you!!! Keep going. I’m a July starter too! In Oct I couldn’t be happier! I’m 66 yrs old. Healthy is my second job! My husband died 4 yrs ago and I was all in for healthy living.

[@merediths.6955]

Hi, this is the first time I have watched one of your videos. You are strong! It doesn’t matter that it has been six years since you have been active. You put on your shoes and started walking. Good for you! Progress not perfection! Only you can take care of yourself. As far as the joint issues and shin splints-make sure you are wearing the correct type of sneakers for both the type of activity you are doing and your type of feet. It will greatly help. Keep walking! It will help you feel better mentally, physically, and emotionally. Look how great you have done! Keep up the good work.

[@glitterbut7845]

Hi from Australia I really enjoyed your thirty days working this is what i need to get off my bum, I have not done any thing since i retired. thanks you for your encouragement. I am going to give this a go. cheers and god bless you all. 🙏🙏💖💖👍👍

[@skykitchen867]

Congratulations to you!!! Been doing the Leslie Sansome Walk at home videos here on you tube, and feel great. It is awesome if you can't get out of the house.

[@erinj9642]

Well done Mandy and thanks for sharing! It's hard to be that open but your confidence is shining through. Also, it makes sense that you would lose more inches than weight. You've been building muscle with your walking so you are leaner even if you aren't much lighter. It shows in your face. Sending positive vibes ❤

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@gemetriastevenson]

You are so strong and have motivated me to walk at least 30 mins. You have such a sweet spirit ❤

[@EllyKaye84]

I'm so so sorry that you are having to deal with all this. I appreciate so much that you are letting us in and letting us see your heart. You can do this. Keep your head up. Know that we are praying for you!! You got this!!!

[@allthingsmandy]

Thank you so much!

[@kimberlykimball3206]

You are amazing! Not only for achieving your goal but for sharing your beautiful journey, for daring to be vulnerable and showing the raw emotions we’ve all experienced but don’t talk about. As a registered nurse who works with patients that have tracheostomy’s and rely on ventilators to breathe, I love how you talk about how unpredictable and short this life is and the importance of living each day with gratitude and awareness. Thank you for documenting and sharing this. So inspirational in so many ways. ❤️

[@amintz0969]

New follower! I started my "health journey" Oct 15, 2022. In May 2022, I was so out of shape, I had to use a cane. 15 months later, I can walk 2 miles in an hour with no pain! Sometimes I jog! Keep waking! It's going to change your life!!!

[@toniaguirre4863]

Bless you for sharing your journey and your personal story...I can relate and to hear someone say they hung on the the challenge for herself despite the personal challenges is inspirational! Thank you! I need to do the same and I need to stop using the heat as an excuse. You Go Girl, you look Fabulous!!

[@janeadams5207]

Mandy, You are so awesome and brave for sharing your very real journey and challenge. I love how you found a way to stay in it by resuming after missing a day, and hitting a gym when you made up a day. Great creativity and focus! When you said walking made your mind clear, this resonates with me. A counselor told me about the action of both sides of the body simulating both sides of the brain.

[@allthingsmandy]

That is so interesting!

[@lauranikolovski946]

Good for you. Isee a big difference in the way you look. 🎉

[@mygrannysgarden]

Hello Mandy, your video popped up across my channel feed. I decided to watch. This is my first time here. You did a great job. Be encouraged to continue on. I love walking. Walking is a good place to meditate and talk to God. He will always direct your path. He will take you through every difficult event in your life. Four years ago, I loss my husband of 40 years to pancreatic cancer. It was a terrible time for me for a very long time. But God brought me through it. I am 73, but I try to stay active. I spend 45 minutes in the gym on the bikes and treadmill because it’s too hot outside. I am subbing to your channel. Have a good day.

[@melanieshannon8295]

Dollar Tree is best place for calendars!!

[@desireesalas5820]

Ooh dear, so sorry for what you're going through. Transitions like these are never easy. Until recently, I lived in a huge city most of my life...walked more miles than I could ever count to the point it became a habit of mine to cross a whole suspension bridge (by foot) from one state to another a few times a week. I cannot tell you how therapeutic walking is. Walking through life has gotten me through just about everything lol. It really changes not only your health, but your whole outlook on life. Onward and upward, doll. You will be just fine :)

[@allthingsmandy]

You are awesome! Thank you!

[@amielawhorn3537]

Dear don’t be ashamed. Lots of us haven’t walked in yrs either. But now you are and thats all that matters!!!

[@mindyu3478]

I’m inspired to walk more. My whole family walks-except me. They’ll be so happy if I get healthier. Thank you!