Wednesday, March 16, 2016

If the Shoe Fits...

It's not really a shoe, it's a wristband. My Minnesota son, daughter in law, and grandson sent me a Fitbit for my birthday. (It was an early birthday present.) After repeated and unsuccessful efforts to connect the receiver it finally synced with my computer on Monday night and I am now counting steps. After spending so much of the last year sitting, I'm finding it a great incentive to get myself moving. I even parked way out there in the parking lot at work yesterday.

I had some time between our prayer group at church and work yesterday, so I stopped in Webster at North Ponds and walked two loops around the park. Each loop is one mile. Of course I carried my camera just in case anything wonderful caught my attention.


It was overcast and threatening rain, but not terribly cold or wet. I pulled my dad's windbreaker on over my sweater and started off. I met some fowl fellas along the way. They tried to look brave and threatening, but I paid them no mind and just kept walking. I suppose when they actually have little ones to protect they might be a little more intimidating, but for now the biggest concern is not stepping in goose poop.

I stopped to walk again today. While those with little dogs were out yesterday, today's dogs were mostly of a large or medium variety. I walked the loop in the opposite direction today, to unwind my legs, and passed the same walkers every half mile. After walking the first half I began to wonder if I would make it twice around. (Yes, I am that out of shape and my knee is giving me pain) But I pushed on and found the second loop not any more difficult than the first.


10 comments:

  1. Go you! Walking is great for your mind, body and soul. Keep doing it when you can, I will be your cheerleader from here!

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  2. You're doing great! Fitbits ARE very motivating aren't they? We can do some walking together on Friday if the weather is nice enough. :)

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    1. Or we could walk in the cold and snow.
      :0)

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  3. That's great! Maybe I should get one.

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    1. Ask Rachel what she has. It's a less expensive variety than the one I have.

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  4. this simple guy keeps it simple, I walk 30 minutes every day...end of story

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    1. Two miles is about 40 minutes. I think that's pretty close.

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  5. On my bucket list !!! I love also the sleep feature ...I need to get more hours of restful sleep I'm sure walking will do that !!!! My birthday is in April so maybe I might get one then !!!! Enjoy your walks and getting your steps in daily ;) oh & love the sunflowers blog background !!!!

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    1. The sleep tracking costs extra, but it might be worth it to get oneself into a better sleep schedule. Mine is pretty messed up right now.
      Here's hoping for that birthday gift!
      :0)

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