30 minutes, no itching!

After my itchy walk on Saturday, I did a little internet research to see if I could get some information on the problem.  When I tried to find out what was causing the itching years ago, the few resources that even mentioned the problem suggested putting lotion or petroleum jelly on your legs.  Since the itching isn't caused by friction, that didn't really help.  Nowadays, there are so many medical websites and internet support groups that it didn't take long at all to find postings by other people with the same problem. 

As far as I can tell, there are two main reasons why I might be itching.  One involves an allergic reaction and red hives all over the body, which isn't part of my symptoms.  The other reason is poor circulation.  If you aren't accustomed to brisk walking or running, your legs will itch during each session until the circulation in your legs improves.  This makes more sense since the intensity lessens as I become more fit.  I'm just glad to know that I'm not the only one with this crazy symptom!

I decided to add a new wrinkle to my workouts this week.  If I don't get up on time to work out in the morning, then I have to add 15 minutes to my workout in the evening.  I was supposed to walk 15 minutes this morning, so I had to walk 30 minutes this evening.  I hate giving up my free time in the evening, so hopefully this will push me to stay awake when I get my daughter up at 6a instead of crawling back into bed.

Anyway, I had NO itching when I walked today!  I expected to be itching for at least another week or so.  No itching makes me feel that I am getting a little closer to being fit.