well off to a good start

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cflec1
cflec1 Posts: 60 Member
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Yesterday went for a walk,walked 2.5 miles according to the arm band that records distance and steps. Went from my house up to the reservoir and then walked around it and then came back home. Was tired, but felt good. This morning set the alarm for 5 a.m. ( I really tried to get up that early, but ended up getting up at 5:45) , took my little dog for a 45 minute walk (we did not go to fast her legs just don't let her and she has to stop every 5 minutes to smell everything, but at least we got up and got moving. Going to try to go again to the reservoir this afternoon; going to try to get in the habit of getting up and walking in the morning for 30-45 minutes and again in the afternoon. Then maybe after I get to where I can do that well, then maybe I will try jogging. So if you see a fat lady trying to jog don't laugh because it might be me.. :-)

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  • diggerjcb1966
    diggerjcb1966 Posts: 29
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    Well done for grabbing the bull by the horns! We all need to start somewhere and walking is brilliant; I try to do it every day. Good luck on your journey. :smile:
  • shrcpr
    shrcpr Posts: 885 Member
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    Congratulations on getting started!! You'll be hooked on walking in no time. I have two little dogs myself and walking helps both me and them. Wishing you well.
  • ghettoct
    ghettoct Posts: 10
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    good start! if you do something for 30 days it becomes habit. =) good way to start the morning off.
  • brynnsmom
    brynnsmom Posts: 945 Member
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    The first step is the hardest and you've taken it - that's great!
  • walk757
    walk757 Posts: 96 Member
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    Good for you, keep moving girl!
  • qwicherbytchin
    qwicherbytchin Posts: 42
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    Remember the famous song from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer:

    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking cross the floor
    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking out the door

    You never will get where you're going
    If you never get up on your feet
    Come on, there's a good tail wind blowing
    A fast walking man is hard to beat

    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking cross the floor
    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking out the door

    If you want to change your direction
    If your time of life is at hand
    Well don't be the rule be the exception
    A good way to start is to stand

    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking cross the floor
    Put one foot in front of the other
    And soon you'll be walking out the door

    If I want to change the reflection
    I see in the mirror each morn
    You mean that it's just my election
    To vote for a chance to be reborn
  • cflec1
    cflec1 Posts: 60 Member
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    thanks everyone.

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