I haven't driven since last Friday. Instead, I have walked.
I think it may be one of those "to see if I can actually do it" things, but I have refused to drive this week, instead using public transportation and - more frequently since I have an irrational fear of buses - heading out a pied. I have gone and done my weekly grocery shopping, made it to work, gone out to dinner with friends, gotten out to my favorite park, made my tennis game, and a bunch of other things. Note that I have not made it to the Y - I can't bring myself to go right now.
While my feet feel a little like they would like to fall off, I figure all of this walking is mitigating my refusal to work out. So until I can make it to the gym, I'm going to keep my ipod charged and keep up this walking campaign.
Yesterday, I conservatively estimate that I walked nearly 8 miles. Today it should only be about 5.
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Holy cow woman! Now that a "step" in the right direction. : )
Way to go Lisa!
Your 'wrestle those pounds to the ground' attitude is going to make you as trim as can be!
I have started walking about 3 miles 3x a week, but I actually found myself thinking, "Hmmm, how much further can I go with the baby?"
I think there is something innately spiritual about the act of walking. Sounds lame, but hey - The Buddah said something about the arrogant man rushing (running) and the wise man walking. Which is not to say Kris is arrogant, but that you are wise. :-)
There is something spiritual about walking, and it's filled with life lessons.
For example, when I was walking with a couple of my teammates, because of the shape of the road, we were able to see quite far ahead, and I said, "Is that the hill we will be going up, WAY OVER THERE?!"
My initial impulse was to think that it was too far, it would take too long. I started to feel tired, but I reminded myself that we had done this walk before, and when I just put one foot in front of the other it's very doable, very enjoyable even.
It was a good life lesson that sometimes looking too far ahead instead of enjoying the journey can really mess ya up.
Walking is a true metaphor for life.
Excellent! You know, back when people had to walk everywhere, they didn't have to work out!
Keep up the good (and environmentally friendly) work!
You inspired me today, and I walked to the post office instead of driving. Of course, there is no gas in my tank, and payday isn't until tomorrow, but still.
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