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BARON19
SparkPoints: (2,705)
Fitness Minutes: (2,244) Posts: 157 10/14/11 11:04 P
I'm actually lucky that the place I work has a half hour set aside on Mon/Wed/Fri for us all to go out and take a walk. A few of us sometimes take that time to play a quick game of volleyball instead, sometimes walk (either way getting some heart pumping in and stress out).
Anyone else work at a place that does things like that? Curious how far we stray from norms :P
SparkPoints: (67,399)
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It's me again Do you belong to a professional organization like Rotary, BPW, Lions, etc.??? Why not walk to your next breakfast or lunch meeting? I am going to make a committment today that if it's not raining, I am going to walk 4 blocks to Rotary meetings every Monday.
Be a good steward of your health, money and the earth. Do more with less and leave people better off than when you found them.
SparkPoints: (35,176)
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This is a great idea!!! I normally take 10 minutes out of my day to take a walk around the block. I should do it more often but I don't always get the chance.
-Theresa, Cleveland, OH ~Mommy to a beautiful little girl~
I'm not walking in Little Rock's 100-degree heat, and there's not room inside my little office to walk there, so I've been walking 1.25 miles on a treadmill at my apartment complex.
If I rush a little (which is good because I don't have time to talk myself out of exercising) I can drive home, change into exercise clothes, scoot to the exercise room, walk/jog for 20 minutes, scoot back home, take the world's fastest neck-down shower, get back into my I's-a-professional costume, and drive back to work.
Bonus: no time for fast food, just healthy snacks at my desk, which is nice because I can have a bigger dinner. The exercise pretty much kills my appetite for the afternoon, too.
In short, I'd love to join!
I don't have to convince other people that I can reach my goals. They'll believe me after I do, and I'm not doing this for them anyway.
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MISSCORRI
SparkPoints: (2,741)
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I only get 30 min lunches most of the time, but I have been good about taking a 10 min walk after I eat my lunch :)
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LMTREMA
Posts: 32 6/16/11 3:09 P
Hi All--
I am new to this forum and do walk alot.When the weather is decent I get out and walk at lunch for 30-45 min for about a mile. I do walk to work which is 20-25 min.
Talk later --
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JANNY316
Posts: 109 4/21/11 9:28 A
I am working on the 10 minute challenge to just get up and walk around the office for 10 minutes every day. Some days I can get a few minutes more, but I think it does make a difference. Not only do I feel like I have accomplished something, but I feel energized and ready to takle anything.
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SWEETYOUNGTHING
Posts: 4,017 4/21/11 6:25 A
Outsene - I know what you mean. Now that my office is up on the 2nd floor I'm able to walk around more (forced to walk up and down a flight of stairs) and it really makes a difference. Pat
I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, NOTHING & NOBODY will hold me down. I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand daughter proud when she looks at pictures of me long after I've left this earth.
OUTSENE
Posts: 202 4/20/11 9:54 P
Tonight, I took a 10 minute break, I ate my pear & walked around the office...just a stroll, but it was nice to get up & get moving.
::smile::
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SWEETYOUNGTHING
Posts: 4,017 1/29/11 11:37 A
I miss not being able to take walks at lunchtime (lots of snow here in central PA). I have, on occasion, taken walks in the morning in an adjacent residential development where the snow is nicely cleared but the 8 degrees makes it a bit challenging. Walking really does make the work day go along MUCH better, though, doesn't it?
I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, NOTHING & NOBODY will hold me down. I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand daughter proud when she looks at pictures of me long after I've left this earth.
MOMOFGWEN1
SparkPoints: (2,676)
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ok love this mini challenge. Lets get it going. 10 minutes a day at work get outside!! Walk jump up and down jog what ever yoiu got to do to get your self moving!!! Don't let the weather slow you down!!
"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift, that is why they call it the present." Nicley said Kung Fu Panda. LOL
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SKINNYMRSP
Posts: 21 12/10/10 10:10 P
I walked for my whole lunch break and I felt great!!! I will definitely keep that up! It was snowing and I felt very festive!!
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SKINNYMRSP
Posts: 21 12/7/10 7:53 A
I'm willing to give this a shot! sounds like I could lose a little poundage in the process!
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KKZMOM11
SparkPoints: (49,538)
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what the heck, i can do this. i have a sidewalk that goes all the way around my building and i have a fitness center in the basement of the building. i'm in for this challenge, but i will modify mine to be 2-3 times per week for 20-30 minutes each time.
http://jlshealthylivingspot.blogspot.com/
I would never talk to my BFF the way I talk to myself about my body.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 5/13/10 12:04 P
Walking during lunch is a great pick me up. Escape work for a few. Enjoy the weather and get away from the artificial light. People do not realize that we are happier when we get a few hours of real light every day. I love the improving weather here. I will have to wear sun screen out soon.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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VINTAGECHICK
SparkPoints: (8,496)
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My goal is to walk for 10 minutes every day at lunch. I work out anywhere from 60-120 minutes outside of work, so I am adding in the short walk for a little added pick-me-up/metabolism booster. :) I also am making it a habit of walking downstairs (rather than accross the hall) to get water.
I'm looking forward to a walk at lunchtime today; the weather hasn't been cooperating and I think the rain/mist has stopped long enough to stretch my legs today! I miss it when I don't take that break during the day.
I believe in myself, I am a strong woman. I will reach my goals, NOTHING & NOBODY will hold me down. I will live my life with integrity and intention. I will set a good example for my daughters and my son. I will be a woman that makes my grand daughter proud when she looks at pictures of me long after I've left this earth.
SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 4/20/10 10:46 A
I got to escape the builing twice yesterday. It was muggy out both times. My traditional lunch walk was nice, the 'hill' kicked my butt like always. I took a queick walk during a break and was able to do the parimeter of the hospital. Both times I wish I had left my jacket inside. It may be cold in the office but it was warm and humid outside.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 4/12/10 1:20 P
Welcome join us!
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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MORADAT
Posts: 59 4/7/10 2:42 P
Can I join your walk? My walking area at work isn't pretty, all paved, no trees or buildings. Strong winds, too - but I gotta get out and move.
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TEEJAY51
Posts: 1,716 3/25/10 8:18 A
I've walking everyday during my lunch 1/2 hr. I've been able to walk 1.5 miles each time. Today, cold and raining...walking on the treadmill today.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 3/18/10 5:48 P
beautiful outside. Chilly but beautiful.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 3/12/10 11:13 A
Its pouring down rain today. I will be going for my standard lunch walk, but i will definately have an umbrella.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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KRISTYKIWI
Posts: 253 3/11/10 8:17 A
I only get a half an hour lunch break, but there's a shower I can use so I've just started running during lunch. I went on the 9th and 10th for 2.25 miles each time.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 3/5/10 4:47 P
Georgous out today, walked the hill. I was so glad to escape the office today.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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JMSTOREY
Posts: 775 3/2/10 6:15 P
Guess I should catch up... Took a walk on both March 1 & 2 during my lunch hours.
Joyce
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 3/2/10 4:38 P
solo walk today. I walked up "the hill." Not as out of breath as normal. Its a good sign.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 3/1/10 4:33 P
I am in too!! I walked with a coworker today. We took it nice and easy as she is not feeling well. One mile on my easy route, no hills. It is so nice to get outside.
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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JMSTOREY
Posts: 775 2/16/10 8:57 A
I'm in! Anyone else?
Joyce
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do.
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TAKEMETOTHEBALL
SparkPoints: (16,908)
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I'm gonna start this thread up again - and hopefully my lunchtime run/walking, which I've let slide lately! Will post updates Jackie x
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 9/7/09 1:14 A
Today I walked one mile on my lunch, about 20 minutes
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 9/3/09 11:59 P
I have done more chatting than walking this week :( Today I did 15 minutes if walking on my break and another 20 after work.
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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LIONESS627
Posts: 343 9/2/09 11:29 A
Last week, I walked 4/5 of the workdays (well, actually 5/6, considering I had to work on Saturday).
Provthirty1, I like the idea of using Leslie DVDs & walking indoors (that will come in handy once it gets too cold/icy on the ground).
A focused mind is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. (fortune cookie)
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 9/1/09 12:14 A
I forgot my sneakers today, still walked 15 min in my high heels :)
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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TEEJAY51
Posts: 1,716 8/28/09 9:41 P
Everyday I walk during my lunch hour; putting over 2 miles. But since it's been raining for the last two days, I've been walking on the treadmill and doing circuit training in the exercise room at work. After doing my walks, I get more energy in the afternoon compared to not walking, which by 3 PM, I'm close to dozing off.
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 8/28/09 8:11 P
8/27: 18 min at lunch
8/28: 15 min on break (half day)
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 8/27/09 2:00 A
8/26: 27 min @ lunch, 40 min after work :)
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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MKUCHEZA
Posts: 72 8/26/09 12:30 A
I am a lapsed lunchtime walker... for months I walked at least a half mile every day (we have a track at my job,) however for the last 2-3 months I have been socializing rather than excusing myself to get that extra time in. I have a walking buddy in the evening, we usually do 2 miles; sadly I have not found someone available during my erratic lunch times, but no matter! It begins! Today I sqeezed in 12 minutes, my goal for tomorrow is 20!
We don't see things as they are... we see them as we are. -Anais Nin
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LISAVFANT
Posts: 4 8/24/09 4:56 P
I walk at lunchtime just to get fresh air but I'm truly a fan of Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds."
PROVTHRTY1
Posts: 2 8/23/09 10:16 A
At my work we have have an open area and a TV/DVD player that the company lets us use. We pop in a different Leslie Sanstone "Walk Away the Pounds" tape each day of the week. Most people change into shorts/tshirt/tennis shoes or sweats. Her tapes are low impact aerobic. So, you don't feel too sweaty to go back to work. We have great turn outs on most days! And, it is so much funner to walk with others!
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SPARK-KELLI
Posts: 1,700 8/20/09 9:58 A
I don't think I'll get any lunch walking in today - it's pouring here!
Take care,
Kelli
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LDEITERING
SparkPoints: (34,243)
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I try to walk for a mile before work and then I walk 1 mile at lunch and another mile at break so typically I get 3 miles per day in.
**** Laurie ****
Have a wonderful day!
CHRISTINEM1965
Posts: 1 7/29/09 5:24 P
I'm new to spark and was overjoyed to see so many people sharing thoughts, ideas and insights! I will begin walking for at least 30 mins at lunch 3 times a week minimum. Progrees updates to follow!
JAZZYJESS25
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I walked everyday on lunch this week except for today. My walking partner was not here for lunch so I walked to the gas station a block away. Hardly a workout, but I did get a "little" walk in!
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GRANDMAZ23
Posts: 2,334 7/10/09 1:27 P
I'm in! I haven't worked myself up to a 30 minute walk yet, but I am doing 20+ minutes a day, every day, which I started on Tuesday.
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JAZZYJESS25
SparkPoints: (21,721)
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Walked 30 mins today on lunch.
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JAZZYJESS25
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I walked two days this week on lunch at work. Today being one of them...it was so hot!
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TOHLMANN
Posts: 4 6/23/09 12:14 A
One of the other girls I work with and I are trying to walk every day for 30 mins at lunch. We have manage it three days last week and are looking to work off each other for support. If one of us doesn't want to walk, the other will push us to get moving.
BETTY-BOOP-FAN
Posts: 2,648 6/16/09 3:55 A
Walked 30 minutes
"Some day, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides, and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for the second time in the history or the world, man will have discovered fire." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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MSSNOWSHOE
Posts: 491 6/15/09 10:22 P
Two to three miles? That is fantastic! Hopefully I will get up to that at lunch! Thank you for sharing!
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Accept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. You will not feel free to move toward it; you will feel you are not deserving. Maxwell Maltz ------------------------------------ The great end of life is not knowledge but action. Thomas H. Huxley _____________________ www.the3day.org/goto/colleenokelly
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JENMARTIN1973
Posts: 42 6/15/09 10:08 P
I usually walk every day during my lunch hour. I Slim Fast for lunch, so my entire lunch hour is free for exercise. I usually walk with a friend, but sometimes I walk alone, and we walk 2-3 miles. I've lost almost 30 pounds doing this since September!!
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MSSNOWSHOE
Posts: 491 6/15/09 6:49 P
I actually walked to work, walked at lunch and walked home . . . Now for tomorrow! Smiles!
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Accept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. You will not feel free to move toward it; you will feel you are not deserving. Maxwell Maltz ------------------------------------ The great end of life is not knowledge but action. Thomas H. Huxley _____________________ www.the3day.org/goto/colleenokelly
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BETTY-BOOP-FAN
Posts: 2,648 6/15/09 4:14 A
I walk 20 min at lunch
"Some day, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides, and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for the second time in the history or the world, man will have discovered fire." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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MSSNOWSHOE
Posts: 491 6/14/09 12:22 P
I'm new to SP so I hope I am doing this correctly. Tomorrow I am going to begin walking to work, weather permitting. I also plan on walking at lunch. Will let you know how it goes!
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Accept yourself as you are. Otherwise you will never see opportunity. You will not feel free to move toward it; you will feel you are not deserving. Maxwell Maltz ------------------------------------ The great end of life is not knowledge but action. Thomas H. Huxley _____________________ www.the3day.org/goto/colleenokelly
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BETTY-BOOP-FAN
Posts: 2,648 6/8/09 4:43 A
Walking during lunch is a great idea. I do it sometimes if the weather permits
"Some day, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides, and gravity, we shall harness for God the energies of love, and then, for the second time in the history or the world, man will have discovered fire." Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
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LIZZYP609
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I walked during lunch 3 days last week. I plan on doing it 3-4 days this week.
~Liz in Indiana~ BLC21-Onyx Outlaws (Co Captain)
Proud member of the Dragon Lair Team! BLC 19 - Powerful Prism Panthers BLC20-Onyx Outlaws
You are only confined by the wall you build yourself! Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself! Just do it! Because it might suck that you can't eat your favorite foods everyday but it sucks even more being in a body you hate!
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MICIASHAKIRA
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We have a gym in my office building so I have no excuse not to exercise. I walked 30mins on the treadmill on 05/06. I'm plan to do that Monday-Friday unless I have to leave work early.
Anything important in our lives is going to require effort and discipline.
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LIZZYP609
SparkPoints: (58,606)
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I started walking this week. I plan to walk 3 days - starting today!
~Liz in Indiana~ BLC21-Onyx Outlaws (Co Captain)
Proud member of the Dragon Lair Team! BLC 19 - Powerful Prism Panthers BLC20-Onyx Outlaws
You are only confined by the wall you build yourself! Life has no remote. Get up and change yourself! Just do it! Because it might suck that you can't eat your favorite foods everyday but it sucks even more being in a body you hate!
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KPARSON
Posts: 382 4/29/09 7:06 P
I try to get in a 20 minute walk each lunch hour, outside and go up and down the stairs (3 sets-10 steps each) about 5 -7 times a day.
“Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but doesn’t get you anywhere.” Annonymous
Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children.
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CHELAGETSFIT
Posts: 2,928 4/29/09 11:48 A
I walk 20 minutes during my lunch break... 10 minutes to get to my house and 10 minutes to come back to work... It's not an official workout because I HAVE TO do it in order to get home to eat, but hey, it's still exercise.
-Maricela-
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phillipians 4:13)
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SPAMSWIFE
Posts: 1,116 7/14/08 11:11 A
I walk outside every day, rain or shine. I mostly do this because I dont have any windows. You can only stand so much fake light before you loose it. Some days I have less time then others. Normaly I walk 20 of my 30 min lunch break thats about 1 mile. For the sake of my sanity and the few people who have to deal with me I go out and walk. No matter how fast or short I have to cut it.
Edited by: SPAMSWIFE at: 7/14/2008 (11:15)
"Every action we take, everything we do, is either a victory or defeat in the struggle to become what we want to be." - Anne Byrhhe, Norwegian family counselor (1906-1981)
Buddhist Saying: If we are facing the right direction, all we have to do is keep on walking.
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JILLIEBEANIE
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I walk at work everyday :) I'm also on the 3rd floor and ONLY take the stairs. I get about a mile and a half of walking just from doing work walking and not doing any extra. We have a group of people that do laps around the building and up and down the stairs, so much nicer when you have a group to do it with!
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JAMIEGEORGETTE
Posts: 460 5/27/08 12:14 P
Not a good start to this week. I was late due to an appointment today, therefore no lunch time walk, I was taking my pill this morning and spilled my hot tea all over my clothes. I work 30 min from home so going home to change is worthless, so I am sitting at my desk walloing in my pity. I need some motivation to walk after work, if it's not pooring.
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OH.NO.RAYCHEL
Posts: 82 5/23/08 4:06 P
Hey, I did it today! I walked around my work's campus for about 15 minutes - a pretty good start.
... You can't always get what you want / But if you try sometimes you might find / You get what you need ...
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MAISIE658
Posts: 3,770 5/20/08 5:14 A
I do the stairs at work, too. There are 36 of them and we have a challenge in another team I'm on to walk so many stairs per day, so I go up and down them a minimum of three times each day. Great exercise!
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself; and know that everything in life has a purpose ~~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" ~~Randy Pausch
OH.NO.RAYCHEL
Posts: 82 5/19/08 11:14 A
Well, I didn't walk on Friday, but I did do .... stairs! I go up and down between the third floor and basement for a short while (until I get sick of it, basically). So, even when it rains, I get some kind of exercise. You know, I think I just read an article here about how exercise in the middle of the day boosts productivity, cooperation, etc.
... You can't always get what you want / But if you try sometimes you might find / You get what you need ...
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 5/19/08 8:41 A
Welcome OH.NO.RACHEL, JESS_01 and MAISIE658!!! We're glad to have you join us on our lunch walks.
My apologies to all my friends on the Lunch Walk Challenge. I have been out of commisision for the last two weeks. Unfortunately, there are certain times of the year when I have to be out going to schools to wrap up the work I've been doing with them, which means I eat while on the run while rushing from one destination to another.
I have been able to squeeze in a couple of walks each of the last two weeks, but that is it. I have my shoes with me today and will be out there at lunch. My running to schools is over for the school year and now I can actually run/walk at lunch. I'll be thinking of you all while I'm out there and am glad to have you walking with me.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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MAISIE658
Posts: 3,770 5/17/08 9:32 A
I'm in! I'll start Monday. I already have my shoes at work, so no excuses, right?
Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself; and know that everything in life has a purpose ~~Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
"We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand" ~~Randy Pausch
JESS_01
Posts: 222 5/16/08 7:29 A
Welcome!!
I am really starting to HATE the RAIN!! I got in one day of walking during lunch this week!! I guess that is better than nothing, but I would love to get a little more in if the rain would just lay off a little bit!!!
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OH.NO.RAYCHEL
Posts: 82 5/15/08 5:53 P
I'm ready to jump in on this challenge too! Let's go, guys!
... You can't always get what you want / But if you try sometimes you might find / You get what you need ...
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/30/08 8:23 A
We are thrilled to have you join us. How lucky you are to have a trail nearby!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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JESS_01
Posts: 222 4/30/08 8:14 A
I just noticed this challenge and I would love to join!! We have a 2 mile trail near where I work so it is time for me to get out and start moving!!
Edited by: JESS_01 at: 4/30/2008 (08:12)
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/28/08 7:41 A
Last week I walked three days. Meetings are ruining my lunch walk time. Thank goodness I have zero meetings this week. I hope all of you are having better luck. Main thing is we do what we can and keep moving.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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ABUFFKIN
Posts: 2,092 4/21/08 2:46 P
Thanks!!! It feels good!!!
~~ARIAN~~ 1ST Goal- 25 pounds reward: new bike 2ND Goal- 50 pounds reward: new hair do 3RD Goal- 75 pounds reward: new pair of RUNNING SHOES 4TH Goal- 100 pounds reward: a day at the spa
"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life" -William Londen
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/19/08 4:54 P
Way to go ABUFFKIN!!! You are doing so GREAT!!! I'm glad you are walking with us!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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ABUFFKIN
Posts: 2,092 4/19/08 10:41 A
I did pretty good this week. We are allowed to walk at my job on the clock. We have a Wellness Committee here at my job and they encourage us to get out and get fit. So this week I walked at work on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
~~ARIAN~~ 1ST Goal- 25 pounds reward: new bike 2ND Goal- 50 pounds reward: new hair do 3RD Goal- 75 pounds reward: new pair of RUNNING SHOES 4TH Goal- 100 pounds reward: a day at the spa
"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life" -William Londen
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/18/08 3:39 P
I walked everyday, but only Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch. I had too many work obligations and lunch meeting I had to attend.
Excellent job SEAMONKEYCHIK!!!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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SEAMONKEYCHIK
Posts: 372 4/18/08 3:32 P
I walked everyday this week! For 50-60 minutes. I found out the path I take is about 1.3 miles one way so I am getting in about 2-2.5 miles a day. Yesterday I walked father than the path and went into the grocery store and grabbed some laughing cow and walked the path back to the office...so I'd say yesterday was a good 3 miles.
~12 miles for this week. Yay!
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. -Arthur C. Clarke
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SEAMONKEYCHIK
Posts: 372 4/14/08 1:21 P
I walked M, T, W, F last week Thursday was spent having tests run and blood work.
I walked today and if the weather is good hoping to walk everyday. We have a walking path near the river so I walk for 30-50 minutes (5 mins before and after walks are spent changing into workout gear)
The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. -Arthur C. Clarke
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ABUFFKIN
Posts: 2,092 4/11/08 1:46 P
MIKESGRRL414- I actually picked a bad week myself, so I know what you mean. We are so slammed here at work that I have not even been taking a real lunch, only leaving my desk long enough to eat lunch. Next week won't be any better either, so I am going to have to wait until the week after that to get started. Good luck to everyone who is participating!!!
~~ARIAN~~ 1ST Goal- 25 pounds reward: new bike 2ND Goal- 50 pounds reward: new hair do 3RD Goal- 75 pounds reward: new pair of RUNNING SHOES 4TH Goal- 100 pounds reward: a day at the spa
"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life" -William Londen
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/11/08 1:30 P
I was able to walk everyday, except for today. It's been a rough weather week for a lot of the country, so I expected several of you might not be able to walk.
But, what I'm seeing by your reports, you all did GREAT! You walked when you could, even if it was only half an hour during lunch or after work. I'm PROUD of you all! Keep up the good work and we'll walk again next week.
You guys are TERRIFIC!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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RILEYEM
Posts: 136 4/11/08 1:12 P
I had 3 days this week. That rain!!! Not bad though.
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MIKESGRRL414
Posts: 801 4/11/08 12:22 P
Well to be honest, I picked a bad week to start this idea/challenge. The other girl who is in this office was on vaca all week so WHEN I took a lunch, it was never the full hour..AND I was running errands for the office, so I haven't gotten to walk all week. However, yesterday I did walk to the bank and to the tanning salon. Equalled about 0.10 of a mile, haha..but better than nothing! Better luck next week.....
"Learn something from everyone you meet."- author unknown (at least to me)
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ABUFFKIN
Posts: 2,092 4/10/08 5:02 P
I have been unable to walk on my lunch this week. Sighhhhhhhhhhh...........hopefully next week I can get to it. Still walking my mile a day in the evening after work, though.
~~ARIAN~~ 1ST Goal- 25 pounds reward: new bike 2ND Goal- 50 pounds reward: new hair do 3RD Goal- 75 pounds reward: new pair of RUNNING SHOES 4TH Goal- 100 pounds reward: a day at the spa
"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life" -William Londen
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/6/08 6:19 P
I am so excited about walking with all of you. Don't forget, we start this challenge on April 7. All you have to do is let me know how many days you walk this week.
Edited by: FARTLEKGIRL at: 4/6/2008 (18:18)
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/4/08 12:31 P
Excellent job RILEYEM! Glad to have you walking with us! I did three days too, due to rain - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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RILEYEM
Posts: 136 4/4/08 12:16 P
I did three day this week. Mon, Wed and Thurs. Tues and today it rained.
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/2/08 6:26 P
Welcome to the challenge, ABUFFKIN, we're glad to have you join us! I'm glad to hear all your co-workers are going to walk too.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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ABUFFKIN
Posts: 2,092 4/2/08 5:33 P
We just discussed this at my job today and several of us have decided that we will all start walking at lunch. I will definitely keep track of how many days a week I do it.
~~ARIAN~~ 1ST Goal- 25 pounds reward: new bike 2ND Goal- 50 pounds reward: new hair do 3RD Goal- 75 pounds reward: new pair of RUNNING SHOES 4TH Goal- 100 pounds reward: a day at the spa
"To insure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life" -William Londen
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CLJ7181
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Thanks for the "Two Thumbs Up" - I am in! I walked every day this week so far. I do about 23 min or three laps around the main hallways!
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/2/08 2:33 P
SparkPeople has a good link about walking for those just getting started.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/2/08 2:23 P
Excellent! I'm glad to know I'll have others walking with me.
I know how hard it is to have set days, but 3 days at 30 minutes is great!
We're on our way!
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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MIKESGRRL414
Posts: 801 4/2/08 2:15 P
I figure even being a little chilly, I can still walk. Of course raining it will be impossible...no where to walk indoors at my work, lol. BUT starting next Monday, I'm going to bring the tennis shoes and clothes and will walk for 30 minutes 3 times a week. I'm going to strap on my pedometer when I go so I can get an idea of how much I'm doing! :o) I doubt I'll have set days, just as long as I get out there!
Let's go!!!!
"Learn something from everyone you meet."- author unknown (at least to me)
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FARTLEKGIRL
Posts: 82 4/2/08 1:45 P
Let's get this challenge going.
How about everyone start by keeping track of how many days each week we walk during lunch. In the event of rain, walk inside the building.
I'm not that concerned about how long or how far everyone walks, just that you walk. At the end of each week, tell how many times you got to walk at lunchtime during your work week.
Get your sneakers on and start walking.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit. -Aristotle
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Do you belong to a professional organization like Rotary, BPW, Lions, etc.??? Why not walk to your next breakfast or lunch meeting? I am going to make a committment today that if it's not raining, I am going to walk 4 blocks to Rotary meetings every Monday.
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You guys are TERRIFIC!
