Then, I read Marie's blog The (not always) Lazy W about her Iron Goat challenge for July. She wrote about running 26 miles in July. I thought to myself how I had struggled this last year walking a half mile a day a few times a week... and why don't I increase that? Why don't I make up my own Iron Goat challenge and increase that to one mile a day? Then I settled on walking one mile a day in July for a total of 26 miles out of 31. Do-able!
Sometimes we just have to make a game out of the mundane, difficult things in life so we can see if what we are doing is working and make a change if those things are not.
--Marla Gilley and Leanne Ely, Body Clutter love you body, love yourself
So I have been walking with Sardis one mile each day for the last week. I just look for a good time, as early as I can, and put on my walking shoes. It has been a challenge getting it done each day because I've been busy with other projects. It rained today, but I just enjoyed the gentle rain. I was pretty wet by the time I made it home (so was Sardis).
After I finish the walk, I write down how far I walked on a calendar on my desk. I mark a 1 each day and below that I wrote 4/26 today. To write that number over 26 is the biggest reward for me! Yes, I know there are 31 days in July, but setting my goal at 26 gives me a little wiggle room. I feel good about that number. I believe I can do it!
Isn't it funny how much better you feel after you take a walk than before?
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Love,
Lottie
Great for you! I need to get serious and walk and set goals to get healthier. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on taking the first steps. I can't wait to get back to walking and exercise, but have to give this ankle another week or so before I push it too far. (Cast came off on Tuesday - yahoo).
ReplyDeleteMarie from the Lazy W inspires me in so many ways, her running is just another admirable thing she does.
Good for you Lottie and Thanks for the websites. I am going to check them out. I am starting my weightloss again, yes again. Hopefully I can make it this time. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteInspiring post, Lottie! I will check out the links too. I can always find 10 things I "need" to do instead of walking. I try to fool myself that housework is enough exercise, but it isn't.
ReplyDeleteIm doing a Days Exercised Challenge where I mark on the calender each day I exercise. Good luck to you.And love the picture by the way :-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you reach your July goal Lottie! I just achieved one step for myself in getting a special bike for people with physical problems so I could get on a bike again. I have a couple of chronic illnesses so doing just a little exercise is tasking but I refuse to give up. It has been freeing to be able to get back on a bicycle again. So I can understand your wanting a goal you can work to. Enjoy the walks with Sardis most of all and the goal will take care of itself.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Holland ~
Heidi