Here I am in Week 4 of the Billon Steps Challenge. This week, I recognize that I have to actually make a conscious effort to exercise. I am finally reaching the level where I have to plan to walk instead of simply counting my steps for the day. It is a cold and rainy day here in the Kansas City area, so I don't want to walk outside.
After lunch today, to ensure I was able to get my 4,000 steps completed, I decided to watch a television show on the DVR and to create a small walk routine during the show. As the show played, I stood and watched and walked forward and back in front of the television, much like many of the aerobic routines I have done in the past. Today, I didn't do lifts, or crunches, I simply walked. On the commercials, I walked laps around the basement. I am happy to report that I was able to complete over a mile on this little "trail" that I created in my house. I am also confident that I will be more than able to complete the few steps I have left by the end of the day today.
There are times when we have a lot of excuses about why we don't work out or why we can't walk. The good thing about walking is that you can do it almost anywhere. You can walk around your yard, your house, your neighborhood, or even your basement. You can even walk back and forth in front of your television while you are watching your favorite show. You can create your own trail virtually anywhere. Speaking of which, you could probably even create your own virtual trail...if you are into that sort of thing. You can even play certain video games that will help you be more active. It is totally up to you how you want to get your steps done every day.
This week, the goal is to complete 4,000 steps a day. In case you are wondering, that is close to walking two miles a day for five days a week. However, if you think about all the time you spend at the grocery store, walking around the house from the kitchen to the bedroom, letting your dogs out, putting your clothes away, doing household chores, walking to your office, doing errands at work or at home, you will find that 4,000 steps really is not that difficult. If you create your own trail, you may make that little extra effort you have to make this week fun.
After lunch today, to ensure I was able to get my 4,000 steps completed, I decided to watch a television show on the DVR and to create a small walk routine during the show. As the show played, I stood and watched and walked forward and back in front of the television, much like many of the aerobic routines I have done in the past. Today, I didn't do lifts, or crunches, I simply walked. On the commercials, I walked laps around the basement. I am happy to report that I was able to complete over a mile on this little "trail" that I created in my house. I am also confident that I will be more than able to complete the few steps I have left by the end of the day today.
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There are times when we have a lot of excuses about why we don't work out or why we can't walk. The good thing about walking is that you can do it almost anywhere. You can walk around your yard, your house, your neighborhood, or even your basement. You can even walk back and forth in front of your television while you are watching your favorite show. You can create your own trail virtually anywhere. Speaking of which, you could probably even create your own virtual trail...if you are into that sort of thing. You can even play certain video games that will help you be more active. It is totally up to you how you want to get your steps done every day.
This week, the goal is to complete 4,000 steps a day. In case you are wondering, that is close to walking two miles a day for five days a week. However, if you think about all the time you spend at the grocery store, walking around the house from the kitchen to the bedroom, letting your dogs out, putting your clothes away, doing household chores, walking to your office, doing errands at work or at home, you will find that 4,000 steps really is not that difficult. If you create your own trail, you may make that little extra effort you have to make this week fun.
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