This October I Will (Walk More!)
themedalist
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As we begin October, Maddie and I hope you’ll think of October as we do: as Walktober! We know that many of you are already daily walkers. Walking is a wonderful way to get some exercise, clear your head, reduce your stress, connect with people you love, and see things from a new perspective. Let's all walk more this month!
Even if you have another goal in mind for this month, we hope you’ll make room for some walking. Even if it’s just a five minute walk around your block to clear your head, you’ll return feeling less stressed and more energized. And if you can make it a longer walk, all the better!
If you aren’t convinced a daily walk will be helpful for you, why not test drive it this month? Select a daily habit you already have. Something you do every day. Maybe it’s a few cups of morning coffee? Use that existing habit as a reminder to go for a walk. Jot down when you’ve walked and make a point to walk every day. See if 31 days of short daily walks doesn’t make a big impact on your life! I’m confident you will see some amazing changes in your health, your body, and your outlook and perspective if you let walking work it’s magic on you!
Let’s make it a great Walktober!
🌷Denise & 🌸Maddie
@themedalist & @MadisonMolly2017
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Every single minute we walk is beneficial!
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Thanks for the spiration @themedalist and @MadisonMolly2017 Love the hiking boots!
It’s been cooler and that always helps me walk more. Even my senior pup is willing to walk more in cool weather.
My average steps per day for the month of September was 9285. So I think I push for an average of 10,500 in October. That’s a moderate increase.2 -
BTW, I listened to an appropriate book for this challenge 52 Ways to Walk. It was a fun examination of some of the benefits of walking.1
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Oh, @77tes, I will have to check out that book! Thanks for the recommendation!1
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Happy October it’s been away but I want to fine tune some rusty habits before old man winter sets in. I do agree walking is therapeutic almost each day at lunch I walk for the bulk of my lunch hour sometimes we call them work meetings and it’s an opportunity to express thoughts without others listening ! I am fortunate to be close to an area filled with nature for my walks.
I am not sure where to start again but will decide and move forward. Thanks for continuing to set this monthly challenge up.3 -
I will walk daily this month & post my steps here.
I receive my long-awaited 🥲🥲 Orthotic FRIDAY Oct 6. I am hopeful I will be able to return to my former fitness level which helped me weight maintenance, health markers, and reduced my stress.
My weight is up this past two months…appetite is raging. Sad, but optimistic that I can get back to where I was.
Thank you @themedalist - ♥️ - so much!
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I walked twice today a morning stroll with the dogs backyard business lol and then a new trail with hubby somewhere close to home but had never gone before.2
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themedalist wrote: »Oh, @77tes, I will have to check out that book! Thanks for the recommendation!
Thanks @77tes - like @themedalist I’m checking it out too!1 -
A good walk at lunch yesterday my average was 3.5mph my walking buddy and I rather well at lunchtime I think we did 2.6 miles will see what today brings my weight has been creeping up on me lately need to be more focused.2
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I’m going to try to check in more in October too:
October -WALKTOBER
1. Sunday - 2.5 miles on the bike 🚴 and 6,950 steps 🚶♀️
2. Monday - 3.8 miles on the bike 🚴 and 12,177 steps 🚶♀️
My walks are generally around my neighborhood or the neighborhood around the park. I do try to find something beautiful every day on my walk and I’ve taken to taking a picture and adding it to my journal.
@jamcnewman and @themedalist Do check out 52 Ways to Walk. I got my copy of the audiobook from the library through the Libby App.
@snowshoe072 - the new trail sounds cool. My sister moved to an area with lots of hiking areas. She took a hiking class and made a lot of friends to hike with.
@MadisonMolly2017 , I hope that orthodic helps you get back to your previous activity level2 -
Hi all I'm here... will read above posts and think about oct goals soon!!!! Xo1
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@77tes when I had better knees hubby and I hiked almost every weekend when there was no snow or mud! I would like to try a more difficult hike again but am afraid my knees would revolt! But it is a peaceful way to spend a day and the chance to see some beautiful views.
I got one more lunch time walk in it’s been unseasonably hot here for October can’t believe I am still wearing shorts to work lol!2 -
Walktober could not be better timed! I am just getting back to walking after a health setback, and the doctor ordered complete rest. Starting back slow and steady with the hope that things continue to improve. 🤞🏻 I have my treadmill set up and it is a good option for me as the terrain is predictable. 😂🤣
October Walks
🥾 = outdoors 👟 = indoors 🧦 = rest day
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Above is how I’ll be tracking my success in October. For right now, I will accept that when a rest day is taken, it is a positive sign that I have listened to my body and taken care of myself. 🥰3 -
October- WALKTOBER
3. Tuesday- 13,272 🚶♀️
4. Wednesday - 4 miles on the bike 🚴 and 8,913 🚶♀️
@jamcnewman , I love the different feet emoticons for tracking- so cute! And you’re right, listening to your body and resting is vital.
@snowshoe072 , I’m just learning to enjoy hiking. It’s great! And lunchtime walks are really a good idea.2 -
No walking buddy today felt odd so I did a 20 minute peloton power walk weather still really nice maybe rain over weekend3
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I lost track of my walking today not a structured walk but in and out to check the de frosting freezer then to clean up some plants put stuff away etc rain looking like a fair amount so I even covered 2 of the wood piles1
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My sister is visiting for a ball. Much fun!
October - WALKTOBER
5. Thursday- 2.5 miles on the bike 🚴 and 7,872 steps 🚶♀️
6. Friday - 12,946 steps 🚶♀️- lots dancing 💃2 -
I’m going to try to check in more in October too:
October -WALKTOBER
1. Sunday - 2.5 miles on the bike 🚴 and 6,950 steps 🚶♀️
2. Monday - 3.8 miles on the bike 🚴 and 12,177 steps 🚶♀️
My walks are generally around my neighborhood or the neighborhood around the park. I do try to find something beautiful every day on my walk and I’ve taken to taking a picture and adding it to my journal.
@jamcnewman and @themedalist Do check out 52 Ways to Walk. I got my copy of the audiobook from the library through the Libby App.
@snowshoe072 - the new trail sounds cool. My sister moved to an area with lots of hiking areas. She took a hiking class and made a lot of friends to hike with.
@MadisonMolly2017 , I hope that orthodic helps you get back to your previous activity level
Thank you! Got it Friday! I’m
Optimistic!
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Goal: 5,000+ steps each day
Oct 1-7 steps average 5,841!!!! DID IT!
Up about 2,600 per day.
Shooting for 5K+ per day. Decided not to wait until Oct 6 (and orthotic) just walked gently 2-3 times a day - short distances.
On to next week! I did my first uphill - I felt stronger & had a blast
I walked gently downhill. So far, so good!
Additional goal OCT 8-14
TRACK EVERYTHING I EAT.
I am placing my health first again. I got excellent labs last week (kidney transplant). Thank GOD. I was concerned stress w/ my dad & my poor eating might have hurt my kidney.
I need to now turn my attention to best diet for my heart (given I’ve got the walking going again.)
Numbers were okay, but not as good as they were, I’m eating too much Sat Fat. Tracking will be my best habit to lower that over time. So track I will do Oct 8-14 along with my steps.
Thank you for you message @victorious55
Lifted my spirits greatly ❤️ My Twin. I will respond soon!
2:30AM must get to sleep!
Take care, all
Maddie
Today is the day to make ourselves as healthy as possible.
Baby steps work.
Health First.
Never Give Up
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My blood glucose is okay as were protein, so I will focus on reducing Sat fats. I will also continue to eliminate sugar & keep salt low (kidney health)4 -
October WALKTOBER
My average steps per day for the month of September was 9285. So I think I push for an average of 10,500 in October. That’s a moderate increase.
Week 1 of October average steps 10,668 - so that’s a win! And I biked 4 days this week for a total of almost 13 miles. Another win.
7. Saturday- 18,073 steps 🚶♀️ - lots more dancing 💃
@MadisonMolly2017 , It sounds like you are all set for success. Hooray for that new orthotic! You are such an inspiration!
Fun times! At the ball last night, a gift was given to the woman who has headed the ball committee for 17 years. She said through her tears of gratitude that she hopes we are all still dancing at 89. WHAT - she is ramrod straight and still a fine dancer who rarely sits out a dance! What a tribute to an active lifestyle and dancing particularly.
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Wow @77tes! You are doing great & what an inspirational story!2
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Oct 8
7,584 steps ❤️❤️❤️
Most of it in soft sand
I looked back at the last 24 weeks of my weekly step counts.
Last week was higher than 20 of the weeks!!
Ever onwards!
Our three day getaway was very important for me. Lots of nature, birds, animals sighted!
Food will need to be a focus now.
I have fallen into some bad habits.
But I am motivated!
I need to focus on developing a pattern to my
Meals again.3 -
Did our trail walk with hubby yesterday we call it the walk to the red gate it’s a vehicle barrier and all that can get by is foot, bike, horse or small atv traffic. I tried walking with a fanny bag with weights waiting for a rucking vest to arrive. A good workout took some re shifting of my bag as I thought the weights would stay in the side bottle holders NOPE! I think the vest will work nicely it’s suppose to be a good resistance and cardio workout along with helping to keep bones strong. Will see.4
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@snowshoe072 , I got interested in rucking just before I broke my ankle last November. I need to try it now that I’m healed. I look forward to hear it how it’s going for you.
@MadisonMolly2017, your getaway sounds lovely! Oh, I want to do some walking in sand. It’s so cool that you are increasing your steps.
8. Sunday - 4,857 steps 🚶♀️ recovery day after all that dancing
9. Monday - 3.2 miles on bike 🚴 and 10,778 steps 🚶♀️1 -
BHH September I will …..🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴
🪴🍁🍂 October 2023 🍂🍁🪴
🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴
I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul
Habits keep me going when motivation flags.
October I will …..
October focus:
📍Self care
🧶 craft
🎨 art
📚 read
🧘🏼♀️ yoga/Pilates
📺 TV
💃🏼 dance
✍️ write
3> every day———— /weekly
🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ /🧶🧘🏼♀️📚💃🏼🎨✍️📺
🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️
📍Consolidate Solid Habits
🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
Daily Solid Habits:💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
💎Just DO it!!!
Morning Routines:
💎Daily Meditation
💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
💎Post Sole Mates steps
💎Weigh < 140/log
💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
💎Herbal tea/supplements
💎Self care
💎Quality time with DH
💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
💎Breakfast
In between:
💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
💎Cardio > 5500 steps
💎Strength > 15 minutes
💎Flex > 15 minutes
💎Active hours > 6
💎Zone minutes > 25
💎Declutter > 15 minutes
💎Daily chores
💎paint/draw/write/read
💎Craft/crochet
💎General chores
💎Gardening
💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
💎Meet with friends
💎Quality family time
Evening Routines:
💎Sole Mates evening reminder
💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
💎Building Healthy Habits
💎Duolingo Latin
💎Update Women over 50
💎Switch off screens at 11.15pm
💎Clutter Sweep
YOU are worth the effort!
🎃 Terri
Terri 🦄
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Hi @TerriRichardson112 , I love your solid habits! Is dancing a new habit for you?
10. Tuesday - 2.1 miles on bike 🚴 and 10,802 steps 🚶♀️
11. Wednesday - 2 miles on bike and 7,472 steps 🚶♀️0 -
BHH September I will …..🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴
🪴🍁🍂 October 2023 🍂🍁🪴
🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴🍁🍂🍁🪴
I am a person who values the health and fitness of body mind and soul
Habits keep me going when motivation flags.Hi @TerriRichardson112 , I love your solid habits! Is dancing a new habit for you?
10. Tuesday - 2.1 miles on bike 🚴 and 10,802 steps 🚶♀️
11. Wednesday - 2 miles on bike and 7,472 steps 🚶♀️
No! 😂 It’s my favourite form of exercise.
👟👞🥾 WALKTOBER 🥾👞👟
Daily Goal > 5,500 steps (including Dance Steps 😂)
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01 - 10:- 65,543 steps
11 - 20:-
21 - 30:-
October I will …..
October focus:
📍Self care
🧶 craft
🎨 art
📚 read
🧘🏼♀️ yoga/Pilates
📺 TV
💃🏼 dance
✍️ write
3> every day———— /weekly
🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️ /🧶🧘🏼♀️📚💃🏼🎨✍️📺
🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️🏵️
📍Consolidate Solid Habits
🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴🪴
Great Oaks from little acorns grow!
Daily Solid Habits:💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
💎Just DO it!!!
Morning Routines:
💎Daily Meditation
💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
💎Post Sole Mates steps
💎Weigh < 140/log
💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
💎Herbal tea/supplements
💎Self care
💎Quality time with DH
💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
💎Breakfast
In between:
💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
💎Cardio > 5500 steps
💎Strength > 15 minutes
💎Flex > 15 minutes
💎Active hours > 6
💎Zone minutes > 25
💎Declutter > 15 minutes
💎Daily chores
💎paint/draw/write/read
💎Craft/crochet
💎General chores
💎Gardening
💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
💎Meet with friends
💎Quality family time
Evening Routines:
💎Sole Mates evening reminder
💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
💎Building Healthy Habits
💎Duolingo Latin
💎Update Women over 50
💎Switch off screens at 11.15pm
💎Clutter Sweep
YOU are worth the effort!
🎃 Terri 🎃
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Hello my friends!! I'm here ad still not decided on habits so I'm going to go with *3 uac goals
* Track like i did the last time I lost weight
* Leave work on time, me and fam bam come 1st!
* afternoon activity with bub
* patience brushing bubs teeth properly, even wen he fights me!
* Be disciplined to discipline bub4 -
Finally got a 2.88 mile lunch time walk in my rucking vest has arrived only 8lbs the 12lbs is unavailable so I guess it will do as a start.4
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Week 2 of October average steps 10,539 so that meets my goal! And I biked 5 days this week for a total of almost 14.1 miles.
12. Thursday- 3.2 miles on bike and 8,294 steps 🚶♀️
13. Friday- 17,100 🚶♀️including dancing 💃
14. Saturday- 3.6 miles on bike 🚴 and 8,635 steps 🚶♀️
@donna25trinity I love the leaving work on time goal - brilliant !
@snowshoe072 - 8# sounds like a great amount of weight to start with. It’s always best to start low and work up instead of overdoing at the start.
@TerriRichardson112 - dancing really is the best kind of exercise!3
