Keep me accountable, Okay?

Hey Gerty, how are ya? Long time no see.... If it wasn't for my dog I doubt I'd get out as much as I do. I spend a lot of time in my garden, but lately I've needed the prodding of my dog to go walking. I have prairie land all around me, so the views are not all that inspiring, but walking does keep the middle age spread from spreading! lol

Walking frees my mind more than anything GG. I am so glad you got out and about. Too bad we are so far away now, or Id walk with you haha. Sometimes it is encouraging to have someone to walk with. Believe it or not, my son came out for a walk with me yesterday. It was so hot here, I had to have an umbrella, but it was well worth it to get out and about. There is nice scenery around here with the mountains too. You can always see them.

I really need to find someone to help hold me accountable too. Early this spring I took up walking and it was great, I self motivated and things were good, then I hurt my back helping a friend move and it hurt to do any kind of long distance walking so I stopped, and wouldn't you know it, now my back is better but i still cant seem to find the motivation I once had. Prior to my injury I was walking about two and a half miles a day and doing a pretty decent exercise regiment and I felt really good about it. Not sure why I cant get back into it now though. Go figure.

Getting refresh & relax will be a change for mind & health for body .. Nature always gives that .. A beach walk , A small hill climbing , an after rain walk ..shooting with a camera .. these are all the pleasant moment ..

Yes, such a walk refreshes the mind. It brings energy to the body and warms up our soul.

definitly. the best excercise :-)

I walk and jog, too. Last year I bought a Fitbit Flex and LOVE it! It helps me keep track of my steps and can provide a lot of helpful information. I use the track my exercise feature and it gives me time walked, distance, pace and a map of my path. It's great and all that I have to do is push a couple buttons (and do the walking, of course).

I used to walk all the time but now after two broken ankles i limp and it gets harder to walk each year without the ankles stating to hurt..so i have to sit for a bit and then move on..when i was younger that is all i did..had no vehicle so it was either walk or stay home..those were the days!!

how wonderful. you make it sound so tempting. i sure need to try again to walk some

I need to walk and bike! I am having a hard time implementing these activities into my routine. Maybe we could all use this thread too keep each other accountable on a weekly basis. Also, maybe we can challenge each other. I rode my bike yesterday for two miles, feeling it now. Planning on two more this week! How about you? What should be our rewards? We could reward ourselves with something when we keep up with what we plan and then deny it to ourselves if we don't. Alternatively or in addition to, we could even add more time to the following week when we fail to meet our goals! Some ideas, what do you think? It has helped me to have someone to talk with. Anything can be motivating when you have a party with you! Even if it's a party of one. :)