A great day for "stepping"

Sunday, February 05, 2012

I ended up with a super great day of getting steps in yesterday. My girls called and invited me to accompany them on a house hunting mission. We eventually roped Garry into coming with us too and spent the greater part of the day going from one place to another getting information and looking at pros and cons. Not decisions have been made as yet, but we are trusting that the Law of Attraction is at work and all things will work out. Through all the walking that I did yesterday, I surpassed my goal with 10121 steps! Woo Hoo.

My positives:

This has been a great week of "stepping"
Family time yesterday.
My fridge and freezer are stocked once again after our Costco run.
Laundry is all done and house is tidied.
Today will be a nice day for just doing whatever comes our way.
Blessed with another day of life and choosing to make it a great one.

Have a wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

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YOYONOMORE1 2/5/2012 2:36PM

WTG on those steps, you are really doing great. Sounds like your weekend has been very enjoyable. Praying the right place turns up for your girls. Have a great week. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 2/5/2012 11:13AM

WOOHOO Wanda. You are doing so good. I brought my step counter with me so I can have an idea how many steps I do at least around the track and will write it down in a little booklet so that I can input them when I get back. Don't want you to wait too long for me in Cass Lake, MN. We do have to come back home in 2013 :) Report Inappropriate Comment

LEXIE63 2/5/2012 9:48AM

Good for you! You really are making inroads on your step count! :-) Hugs, Lex xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

I did it!

Saturday, February 04, 2012

I did it! I met my challenge from "For Sure" Friday. I got 9576 in steps in. Okay, so that might not seem like a big deal to many, but for someone who sits at a desk all day long, that is a great accomplishment! Over the past month I have increased my daily steps from just over 6000 steps a day to finally yesterday I am up to 9500 steps a day.

Having the virtual walk challenge has really given me the motivation to get myself moving once again. My word for this year has also helped me. "Determination". Every time I think about just relaxing, I hear that little word in my head and I see my chart of steps and I know that I either have reached my goal for the day or I still have work to do. Thank you Virtual walking buddies for joining me in this endeavor.

My positives:
Its the weekend and I am on my own schedule now.
I have had a successful week of walking.
The weather is still beautiful. We are supposed to be heading into some more normal temperatures over the next week, but still sunny skies.
A nice chat with both my girls yesterday evening.
Garry has today off work also, so we will have some time together.
Being blessed with another day of life.

Have a great and wonderful Saturday. Smile, laugh and enjoy being alive.

Hugs,
Wanda

  

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SNUGLBUNIE 2/4/2012 9:24PM

WOOHOO awesome Wanda. You did some steps for me because I didn't get any in because I was at the spa all day. I promise to get lots on the ship though :) Report Inappropriate Comment

LEXIE63 2/4/2012 6:48PM

YAY! Someone needs to invent a portable desk that has shoulder straps so you can wear it and walk while you work! LOL Comment edited on: 2/4/2012 6:49:30 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

YOYONOMORE1 2/4/2012 1:35PM

We have sun today, glad to see the clouds gone, there is no sign of snow in our forecast, they say maybe a snow shower by Friday. Not having winter like we usually do is making me nervous as I am afraid if it does decide to come to MI it won't be pretty, lol. Good job on your steps, keep hoofing it. Enjoy the weekend. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

NJMATTICE 2/4/2012 11:33AM

Way to step! And you have a Great and Wonderful Saturday too! Love, Nancy Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYHOUGHTON 2/4/2012 10:37AM

Great job! What you set your mind to you can achieve! Report Inappropriate Comment

MELLISOND 2/4/2012 10:25AM

Congratulations! You are so right that desk jobs make it a greater challenge to get those steps in every day. All the best to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

6 more weeks of winter in our part of the world!

Friday, February 03, 2012

Apparently living where we live, the ground hog predicts six more weeks of winter. If it's anything like the past weeks...I'm okay with it *grin* This is the best winter yet.

I met Thirsty Thursday's challenge and am going to try to repeat it today. Yesterday was a long day at work. I ended up working 2.5 hours overtime, pretty tired by the time I finally got home. I was in bed by 7:30pm. It's Friday, thank goodness today.

Nothing major planned for the weekend other than catching up on laundry and other usual household chores. Might try and get to Costco for a look see, but other than that no plans.

My positives:
I'm on track.
I'm back to tracking more closely my nutrition and water. I've found that I'm under and need to increase in both areas a bit. (no that is not a good thing, as the body then goes into storing mode!)
Even with the overtime at work yesterday, I managed to get in all my steps plus.
It's Mauri's birthday today (stop by and wish her Happy Birthday)
My seed catalogues are beginning to arrive...woo hoo.
I'm alive...now that is worth shouting about.

Have a great and wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

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YOYONOMORE1 2/3/2012 3:00PM

I am glad I went back to tracking my food and water intake, it does help. Good job on getting in your steps with even working the overtime. Sometimes it's nice to have a weekend without plans and you just go with the flow. I hope to get a walk in with Margaret tomorrow afternoon. Enjoy your weekend. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 2/3/2012 8:21AM

Have a great weekend Wanda! Report Inappropriate Comment

Will he or won't he???

Thursday, February 02, 2012

It's Ground Hog Day...will he see his shadow or won't he? It's supposed to be sunny with overcast periods today, so I guess that depends on when he comes out of his hiddy hole! I find it interesting that people put so much into a ground hogs prediction of whether or not we will have 6 more weeks of winter. Even the weather forecasters are not able to get it right and they have technology on their side!

Regardless, it's a good day to be alive. It's almost the weekend and I'm looking so forward to it.
I got my steps in yesterday with having to walk home from work as my ride was unavailable. It's just shy of 2 miles. Yay, I met my personal goal for steps and didn't have to do any extra exercise once I was home. I took the evening off and relaxed.

My positives:
I'm alive and doing well.
I am staying on track and being accountable.
I only fell one glass short of my 8 glasses of water yesterday.
I got Feb. challenge posted.
Heard from our Nancy Jane.
Counting my blessings...they really add up on a daily basis.

Have a great and wonderful day,
Hugs,
Wanda

  

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MAURIZIA 2/3/2012 3:08AM

Wanda, yay on getting those steps in. Gees...cannot understand why we wouldn't put faith in the groundhogs of the world...3 of them predicted differing scenarios...though if it is 6 more weeks of THIS winter, I will take them. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

YOYONOMORE1 2/2/2012 6:54PM

Our MI groundhog did not see her shadow, but how can we have 6 more weeks of winter, when winter seems to have forgot to show up, lol. It's been mild all week here and is suppose to remain that way up through the middle of next week. Good job on those steps and how nice you didn't have to do anymore when you got home. Haven't heard how things went for Jim this morning. Margaret and I had a nice walk today and after our walk we had a Greek yogurt with a honey, date and fig swirl, it was very, very good. Well my supper dishes are calling to me from the kitchen, so guess I'd better go get em done. Have a nice evening. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

LEXIE63 2/2/2012 7:29AM

Winter proper is just about to hit us with a wallop here, so regardless of what that little rodent sees, I think we have a way to go. LOL Enjoy your day. Hugs, Lex xxx Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 2/2/2012 7:23AM

LOL, I always have to laugh at this day because Mother Nature decides when we get rid of winter. Have a great day Wanda! Report Inappropriate Comment

Happy February 1st!

Wednesday, February 01, 2012

A new month lies ahead...more opportunities to become healthier.
As I look back on January, I am pleased with my exercise increase with steps. I am moving my body more. Now I need to add in a better watch on my calorie intake and continue to work on increasing my water intake. I never used to have a problem with drinking all my water, but for the past few months, it's been difficult as I've just not been thirsty! My goals for February are to increase my water and start tracking more closely my nutrition. I will keep on working on increasing my steps as I do my virtual walk.

My positives:

The memory book at work is almost finished. Just waiting for a final rough draft to be complete so that we can go through it and determine if it is exactly how we want it. YAY.
January was a good month of walking.
Payday today.
Half way through the work week...YAY.
Prayers that are answered.
A new day of life...can't get better than that.

Have a wonderful day,
Hugs,Wanda

  

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NJMATTICE 2/1/2012 5:28PM

Looking forward to making great healthy strides with you in February! Cheers! Report Inappropriate Comment

YOYONOMORE1 2/1/2012 9:37AM

You are doing it, just keep tweeking as you go along, you can do it. Hugs, Shirl Report Inappropriate Comment

MAURIZIA 2/1/2012 8:00AM

Congrats on getting those steps increased during January! Hooray! I have no doubts you will accomplish your February goals! GO, WANDA! Hugs & blessings! Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 2/1/2012 7:18AM

Great goals for February Wanda. Winter may be hard to get the water down, so true some decaffeinated green tea which can also be counted as your water. Have a great day! Woohoo, for hump day and PAY DAY!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment