Secrets of Success

Walking the "long" way

If I have to go somewhere and the "long way" will only add a couple of minutes I walk that way. If the long way adds 2 minutes and I walk that way 5 times a week then I've already added 10 extra minutes in the week.

Stairs

I work on the eleventh floor. I typically walk downstairs to lower floors when I have to use the restroom, usually to floor 7 or 8, and I walk back up most of the time. I take the long route everwhere in the building I have to go. That's a great way to get in extra steps. People think I'm weird for doing so, but they don't appreciate healthy living the way I do. I love it.

Walk! Walk! Walk!

I walk.....EVERYWHERE!! I park further away at the grocery store, I walk the kiddos to the bus stop, I walk laps around the mall on chilly days, use the stairs instead of elevators/escalators, run errands on foot when it's possible.... where ever! Whenever & where ever it is possible, I will walk. Never say you don't have the time! EVERY STEP COUNTS!

One step at the time IS real!

I was so down that I couldn't build up some kind of exercise streak and then I decided to just walk, just walk. At first it took me a month to do 250 minutes and this month, I did 250 minutes in just 9 days! So, "one step at the time" IS the real thing. It does work.

On the Look Out for Fitness Opportunities

I'm always looking for ways to add more steps to my daily step count. I take the stairs instead of the elevator, I take the LONG way to any destination instead of the short cut . Every single step counts and they add up quickly!

Pedometer, Small Steps Add UP!

Refresh those basics!! I still believe in my pedometer ~ make those numbers go UP!
Happy 2013!!

Remember you can do anything you set your mind to.
Commit to it. One tiny step at a time to live healthier physically and mentally!!

Sweet Success!! Goals & Planning are everything to reach your dream!

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Stress Buster

My go to stress buster is getting physically active. it doesn't have to be much--just a quiet 10 min walk, usually outside (fresh air is such a mood lifter!).

Walk & read

I love to read & make sure to take my Kindle everywhere with me. After I finish eating my lunch, I walk in place while I read my Kindle to get in some extra steps for the day.

Get going in the morning

I wake up early to walk, but I am slow to start in the morning!
The night before, I lay out my workout gear, shoes with socks in them, my pedometer,MP3 player, extra battery and I fill up 2 empty bottles with water and stick them in the fridge. When my alarm goes off, I don't have to search, I can do my warm up, get dressed and out the door I go!

Just walk or 10 minutes...

Seriously this works every time. If I just don't feel like hitting the GYM I tell myself, "I'm just going to walk or do 10 minutes". Toss on your work out clothes and shoes & go out the door. I hit the gym and I am always excited that I pull through and do an amazing workout/run. I am NEVER beating myself up for going only if I don't at all!

Airports are great for walking!

In striving for 10,000 steps a day, I walk the terminal instead of sitting at the gate and waiting for the plane to board.

Grocery shopping mini-workout

When I go grocery shopping, I bring my own bags. If I only have one or two bags, I leave the cart in the store and walk to my car (which I try to park far away from the door to try to sneak in a few extra steps). While I'm walking, I use the bags as weights and do a couple of reps of bicep curls.

Win Win Win

We have a single-stream recycling pick-up every two weeks - that means all cardboard, pasteboard, plastics (not bags, but bottles, milk jugs, etc), unbroken glass jars/bottles, aluminum & steel cans (we have a list!) can all be collected and put into the bin. Then it is weighed and we get "Recycle Bank Points" for it. WIN!

So...when I walk, I bring along bags and pick up recyclable items and carry them home. Sometimes it's extra "weight" (think strength training along with cardio, right?) - WIN!

Walk Group Leader

I host fitness walk groups every Saturday morning for up to 2 hours and 6.5 miles of aerobic fun. All ages and fitness levels. Rain or shine (no ice, no storms). Helps me to help other move, while making exercise fun! Look me up if you are in my neck of the woods! FACEBOOK.COM/BEFITWALKING!

Treadmill in my room

I moved the treadmill in my room to be reminded day and night that exercice is the only way to live healthier

Treadmill in my room

I moved the treadmill in my room to be reminded day and night that exercice is the only way to live healthier

Walk Kids to School

I started the year off walking my son to school. Time spent in the carpool drop-off lane is now spent walking with my son. Great conversations, teaching him healthy habits, sparing the air of carbon emissions and a bonus workout. I didn't realize I had grown afraid of the rain. Not anymore. Walking in it is an adventure through the eyes of a child, or an adult who is relearning how to really pay attention.

Reebok NuTones

These are, by far, the best sneakers I've ever worn. They're a little pricey, but they are definitely worth it! I didn't even have to break them in, like I've done for every other pair I've ever worn. They're so comfortable for walking shoes. It's amazing. I just had to share the good news with all of you!!!

Motivating Quote

A coworker has this on her door, and while racking up steps on my pedometer, I walk past her door a few times a day just to read it. It says, "If you encounter a hurdle, aim higher and get over it!"

Break the routing - Get Results!

I have learned the lesson on how to break the routine and lose the weight in other word the infamous plateau.

I exercise 3 times a day which include walk for 60-75 minutes and then in the afternoon cardio for 35-40 minutes.

Decided to then the days I do cardio in the afternoons do long distance walk without hills, then every other day - sculpt days, do walk with hills, this way I exercise my legs.

Believe me it works!

Walkers: exercise indoors in inclement weather

If you are a walker, but it is too cold, icey, pouring rain, or even too hot to walk outside,10-15 minutes walking up and down stairs is about equal to a 30 minute walk on level ground. Always walk down the stairs at a normal pace, one step at a time. (Most stair accidents happen on the way down.) But vary your up-the-stairs walk by taking one step or two at a time, walk up sideways, right side first, then left side, or even run up the stairs. But... (click title for more info)

Walk 3 Miles Per Day Without Even Noticing it.

I park 3/4 mile from my work so I get a 1.5 mile walk in every day. I also leave work for lunch most days, so I get another 1.5 mile round trip on those days. I base the distance on the weather, so on sweltering hot days or frigid cold days I park closer.

It's a good distance for me, but not long enough to sweat too much. At the end of the day I have gotten some great exercise in, but never get the "I don't feel like exercising today" feeling anymore.

Walk in place while brushing teeth

I find it's the little things that help keep me motivated. While I brush my teeth, I briskly walk (keeping my feet on the floor, just moving my legs) in place. 2 minutes both morning and night. Gets my blood pumping in the morning, and helps me burn a few calories before bed. Sometimes I do the same in the shower.

Walk and Talk

I do laps around the living room and kitchen while I'm on the phone. It's amazing how many extra steps you can add to your step count by the end of the day!!

Get Moving!!! Get your heart pumping! At your own pace!

At the beginning, I started with walking to the road with my sis (I was really out of shape) the next day I walked a bit farther... as I got stronger, I added time to my walk... 6 months later, I was going for hour long walks!

Or start off by dancing to music in your living room! Get your heart pumping! Pace yourself!