Help! Where did I go wrong?
Day 20-March 20
It's Wednesday morning and I haven't walked since Saturday. Where did I go wrong? Why am I not walking? Why do I have or make excuses? How do I get beyond those excuses? Last night when I finally sat down a little after 9 p.m. I could hardly keep my eyes open I was so tired. And, it's not like I don't keep busy during the day. I'm always walking briskly between places. But that doesn't count, right. It's not consistent, steady exercise...getting my heart beat going. Why is it I get to this point and I can't make sure that 10 minutes every day is devoted to walking. 10 minutes, that's all. I'm usually up by 5 a.m. and go to bed between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. HELP! Tell me how you do it. What is the push I need to get me over the edge?
I'm trying to start my day thinking about when I'm going to get my 10 minutes of walking in. Plan it now! Could I walk away from my desk at noon for 10 minutes? Sure I can. Yes, I will. That's what I have to do.
It's Wednesday morning and I haven't walked since Saturday. Where did I go wrong? Why am I not walking? Why do I have or make excuses? How do I get beyond those excuses? Last night when I finally sat down a little after 9 p.m. I could hardly keep my eyes open I was so tired. And, it's not like I don't keep busy during the day. I'm always walking briskly between places. But that doesn't count, right. It's not consistent, steady exercise...getting my heart beat going. Why is it I get to this point and I can't make sure that 10 minutes every day is devoted to walking. 10 minutes, that's all. I'm usually up by 5 a.m. and go to bed between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. HELP! Tell me how you do it. What is the push I need to get me over the edge?
I'm trying to start my day thinking about when I'm going to get my 10 minutes of walking in. Plan it now! Could I walk away from my desk at noon for 10 minutes? Sure I can. Yes, I will. That's what I have to do.
you have won so far as I stopped walking when the temps went down again!! i'll be walking tons Fri-Sun in Memphis on a trip... when I get home.. it's outside no matter WHAT!!!
We can report to each other during the day... or nag each other.. which ever sounds nicer... hehe...
pat s
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You can do it,Heidi! I think the idea of 10 minutes away from your desk at noon sounds great! It is time for a little break by then anyway. Right? Oh dear! It is getting dark and I have t get a walk in yet...talk to you soon! Love, Mom
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I find that I do best when I get up a little early to fit in my exercise. It's tough getting out of bed before I really need to, but the benefits are so worth it for me.
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Heidi, you're allowed to "slip" now and again. The important thing is to not let the "no time today" days become the norm. I find that even a minimal amount of exercise (a couple sets of pushups before bed, 5 minutes on the treadmill) on the days I miss my workouts, which happens weekly, keeps me feeling like I'm moving forward, or at least not falling back. Keep it up! You can do it!
-Matt
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Thanks to you all for the support and suggestions. I appreciate it. I'm going to continue on!
Happy First day of Spring.
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Yes, you can do it. I have been following your progress and you have inspired me to get out and walk some too! You go girl - you are doing great, don't let up now! Just remember that feeling of satisfaction when you finish the walk.
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