I made a commitment with myself that I seriously had to get back on my exercise track. The holidays are always a killer for me because I am not working my main job and that leads to a lot of sitting around.
As you know a lot of sitting does not do wonderful things for your body. Plus walking does so much good for your overall health! So my friend happened to get a temp job where I work and so we made a commitment that between my classes that we would walk.
So the last three weeks I’ve been doing pretty well. We have been walking between a mile and a mile and a half twice a week to start. We then upped it to three times a week. I was doing pretty well and then I got sick.
However, I pushed through three days last week and made it twice this week. Now the bad news is she got a new job and will not be there to walk with me and inspire me.
I am pleased to say I did not let that stop me today. I texted her that I was walking and walk I did. Just a mile because I was still sick, however it’s better than none at all.
It’s amazing what a little bit of encouragement and support can do for a commitment. We had committed to each other to walk and even though she is not there physically anymore, I can still be held accountable by sending her a text that I’m hitting the road.
I feel good about that and I think I surprised her too. She walks so much more than I do but I still think I inspired her to make sure she get some steps in during her lunch hour today.
I’m not near my 10,000 a day quite yet. I am averaging around 7-8,000 steps. However, I am continuing to increase it as much as possible. When I can kick the rest of my illness, I’m hoping to add another half mile to mile each day.
How are you doing on your exercise goals and commitment this year?
Hi! I’m Chris! Just a Midlife Wife sharing about life’s journey; screaming and kicking through it while supposedly aging gracefully…
Focusing on healthy living, low carb & keto, things I am loving right now, and life in general.