Train for a Half-Marathon
I’ve been looking at some marathon walking sites on the internet, trying to find a training schedule and tips for getting from 0-13 miles.
Walk the Half Marathon includes a training schedule that’s pretty light through the week with a long walk day on the weekend. That would work with my schedule. It starts at only [...]
Exercise Update
I’ve been really lax in the exercise department, except for yard work. It’s summer, and my husband and I have committed to doing our own yard work this year, so that amounts to two days of exercise a week.
But that’s it, and I know that that isn’t enough for either of us.
I mentioned a while [...]
Joining a Gym?
As you all know, exercise is a real struggle for me and my husband. Where we work we have a gym available for our use, for about $500/year for both of us.
I’ve toyed with the idea of joining for some time now. I’m hoping that it’s just the extra push we need to start exercising. [...]
14 Tips for Getting More Active
First Rule of Walking: Keep Hydrated
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It may still be a bit cold where you are, but as spring arrives, it’s a great time to think about getting outside and being more active.
1. Get some new shoes if you haven’t for a while. Your walking or running shoes may need to be [...]
Weight Loss Voyeurism
I enjoy reading other people’s weight loss stories, tips and challenges. I thought you might enjoy some of these people’s blogs as well.
I think that it can be helpful to watch someone else’s weight loss struggles and successes. Often, I feel that I’m the only person who’s ever gone through it, even though I know [...]
Weight loss and exercise update
Although I keep falling off the wagon, my weight loss is doing better than I expected. Since starting this blog, I’m down 24 pounds. It’s a slow weight loss, but still, it’s loss, and that’s the right direction.
I’m getting back on track with the low carb diet. That’s much easier than getting back in the [...]
10 Tips for Exercising in Crappy Weather
The weather is cold, snowy and not at all good for an outdoor exerciser. What do you do? There are some easy, free (or cheap) ways to get your exercise even when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Does your employer have a gym? Often these are much more cost effective (and have a friendlier atmosphere) than larger [...]
10 Autumn Exercise Tips
I love the autumn. The cooler temperatures, the colors, the crisp breezes… All entice us outside during this time of the year. With winter around the corner, it’s a good idea to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible now.
With that in mind, here are some ideas for getting you outdoors, and working in a [...]
Weight Loss Update
Wow, it’s been a bad few weeks. Work has been extremely stressful, but I think things are FINALLY winding down a bit. I’ll be traveling next week for work, but I’m actually looking forward to being out of the office for a change.
Unfortunately, the long hours and stress have really taken a toll on my [...]
Update
Work has been hectic, so my blogging schedule is way off track. You’ll probably see some shorter posts for the next few days until things slow down again.
Packing lunch daily is going well. I’m experimenting with different stir-fry recipes, so it’s going well so far. I’m getting used to not eating out, so that’s a [...]