So did you watch it? These girls are awesome and their parents are really funny for recording them AND posting it to the internet. Is this the new version of naked baby pictures? It just might be.
My challenge this week has been trying to walk 10,000 steps everyday. Why, you may ask. Well, my normal workout routine was getting stagnant and I wanted to change it up. So, I pulled out my trusty pedometer and went to work. Yes, this is the same pedometer that helped me win a spin bike.
Funny thing about this is, I thought it would be relatively easy, but it was NOT. Just ask the hubby, I wandered around the living room doing jumping jacks, walking, lunges, just to get to 10,000 steps last night. Thankfully my husband knew I was already in the deep end when he married me, so he just loves me through my craziness.
Let me start over at the beginning of the week, I put on my pedometer and headed to work, about half way through the morning I look down and see 600 steps. Wait, what? I thought, that's not right, this pedometer is broken. But then I started thinking back through the morning and you know what, the pedometer wasn't broken, I was. In less than 4 hours I realized I was deceiving myself. For someone who works and manages a fitness center, I was fooling myself into thinking I was more active than I am.
That thought alone was very sobering and after day 1 I decided to make a commitment to stick this out for a few weeks. So, day 2 I made it to 8,000 steps, yup still missed my goal AGAIN. Then I was discouraged, not about the challenge but about me, me of all people, was missing this mark. And if I, someone who has freedom to get a workout in during the day, someone who is surrounded by fitness, someone who is dedicated to a healthy lifestyle, how our others accomplishing this goal? Honestly, it's not easy, but it is necessary. Our lifestyles have become so sedentary, sit in a car, sit at our desk, sit in-front of the TV. So if you would like, join this challenge with me. If anything just wear a pedometer one day and see how far you walk, I am sure you will be surprised. You do not need a fancy workout band to show you that your body isn't getting enough movement during the day. Go to your local Wal-Mart or Academy, a basic pedometer will run you about $3.00. YES, that is all. Fun note, if you have an iPhone 5 you can download a pedometer app! Crazy, huh?
With a check back in to my challenge, I hit the goal Wednesday and Thursday. So, we will see how this Friday-Sunday play out. Wish me luck! If you decide to jump on this bandwagon, good luck and good walking!
Even if you decide not to participate, take some time for you and for your body. In my yoga training a few weeks ago, the instructor turned on this song and told us to just dance/move for the whole song. Funny thing is, I did not want to do it. First, it was early, I was tired and sore, but after I did it I was a happier, more relaxed Kristin. So go ahead and try it now, who cares if people stare. :)
love love love y'all,
K
P.S. Some extra (fun, ha) reading about getting in 10,000 steps a day!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/2010/02/22/study-10000-steps-day-is-good-for/
http://www.shapeup.org/resources/10ksteps.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/7992948/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/grab-pedometer-go/#.UyxSM_ldXK0
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