Yesterday - I was determined to walk 5,000 steps. That is half of the recommended daily walking of 10,000 steps. Considering that I was probably doing barely 1,500 when I first started, I thought that would be a good goal. Well, I am VERY PLEASED to say that I officially walked 6,284 steps yesterday! That translates to 2.41 miles. And I may have found the secret. After work, we did yoga last night. It is already so hot and sticky here in Atlanta that walking outside just is not feasible for me. So - we went to Wal-mart. We needed a few groceries - and while we were there - decided to incorporate that into part of our walk. We pretty much walked the perimeter of the store (inside, where it's air-conditioned), then up and down every aisle in the grocery section. That gave me over 1,800 steps. Because you are looking at the things on the aisles - you are distracted and not necessarily thinking about walking. However, we kept it up at a pretty good pace, only pausing when we were putting something in the cart. I got my walk in - we got our groceries - and it works!
My weight is down a few ounces again today - nothing drastic, especially given all the extra walking I did yesterday - but it is the right direction - so it's good!
Next week I will post a new picture - next week will be 12 weeks out!
I just want you to know - you mean so much to me. Thank you for caring and encouraging me like you do.
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