Originally Posted By peeaanuut As many of you know I no longer smoke. I started to not be a smoker 2 months ago tomorrow. The reason I word it that was is that I think it takes a lifestyle change to make the commitment and just quitting, at least in my mind wouldnt do the trick. I have to think of myself as a non-smoker instead of a quitting smoker. I know its all symatics but it works for me and hopefully others. Anyways, well its been 2 months now, I have put on some weight from not smoking, so now its time to take the next step. I think that going to the gym might be took big of a step so I am making a baby step. So now its time to be a walker. So starting tomorrow (keeping to the schedule is important too) I am a daily evening walker. Anyways, you have all been supportive and helpful and as a reward for all your encouregement (and putting up for my bad attitude sometimes) you get to know what is going on. I know its not much, but its a step and when I think its time Ill take the next one (whatever that may be). Thanks for the continued support!
Originally Posted By pacomama Yay, peeaanuut!! Baby steps are awesome. Good for you for knowing what works best for you.
Originally Posted By MissCandice Ok dude, you walk and I'll walk. Tomorrow I will walk before I go to work.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Thats the spirit candice. Let us know if you walked and I will do the same (But mine will be have to be done after work)
Originally Posted By Ursula May I join? I was told by the doctor that I needed to excercise. I will walk tonight if you are walking, too.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Ok keep us posted. Your motivation is our motivation. But remember, your not starting to walk, you are making a lifestyle change and your now a "walker". There is a difference.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Congrats on your upcoming 2 month anniversary, peeaanuut. That is a big deal and celebrating it by moving forward and adding a step is awesome! MissCandice and Ursula said <<Ok dude, you walk and I'll walk. Tomorrow I will walk before I go to work.>> <<May I join? I was told by the doctor that I needed to excercise. I will walk tonight if you are walking, too.>> If you have found it in your heart to forgive me for skipping around in the order of Rappers' Delight, I would like to join in on that too. My goal is 10,000 steps a day. I've been working at it but, like you, this has to be a lifestyle change for me. Having you guys to be accountable to would help me so much. I bought an Omron pedometer online and have been using it this week. I'm at 2791 steps right now (lots of desk work this morning) but I'll post my steps each night before I go to bed. Go get'em 'nuut. And thanks for encouraging me with your sticktuitiveness.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut oooh that reminds me, Ill have to find my pedometer. its somewhere in my room im sure.
Originally Posted By Ursula I have one of those stepometersthingies. Is 10,000 steps a lot or average or?
Originally Posted By peeaanuut it depends. For a desk job that is quite alot. But that can be easily obtained by parking a little farther out or taking the stairs.
Originally Posted By trailsend Very best thing you can do and it is addictive. The natural high you will get from walking is like nothing else. Get some really good walking shoes and just start. You'll be amazed how you will progress and most of all, enjoy the walk and breathe!!!!!! So happy for you, peeaanuut!!
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I got mine at Walmart.com. No one had it in stock at any of my local stores so I just got it online. It was like $20 but it's worth it to me. it's electronic and really lightweight. its a really good one i thiink.
Originally Posted By kmsandrbs peeaanuut- Fantastic! And baby steps are important. Sometimes, we are lucky and can take that giant leap, but much progress is made by moving just a little at a time.
Originally Posted By smedley I would imagine you could get a pedometer at most big stores like Walmart Miss C, we can buy them almost everywhere over here, so I'm sure they're readily available over there. Congrats *nut* on the progress, you're doing really well, and if walking works for you, then it's a great way to exercise! My diet and exercise program continues apace. I've not had my weigh in this week (on my bathroom scales lol) but to date I have lost 43lb and over 10% of my body fat. I am feeling so much healthier it's unbelievable, I can run up stairs and everything! I find swimming is the exercise for me, and it's getting a little chilly here to be walking on an evening lol!
Originally Posted By pennyring Congrats, peeaanuut! Being a non-smoker is an excellent accomplishment, and a great lifestyle too. May I join you evening walkers? Me and Roofus (aka Rusty Roo Monster dogger boy) occasionally do evening walks, but we really should do it every night. I know he would enjoy it, and I know I need it! My pedometer is from WalMart. Gotta go dig it out. Santa brought it last Chrimbo and I think he paid about 10-12 bucks for it.
