CHALLENGE: Take a walk each day

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Many years ago I had to retire prematurely as an athlete -- it was my passion and what I loved. I fell into a deep depression and got to the point that I had to move back home. I got so bad that when I finally started the long journey back, my mother had to accompany me outside on short walks. The first one was literally about 50 feet before I had to turn back. But those short walks were the start of a great journey.

IBD has set me back. I'm nowhere near as bad as I was way back when, but I now understand the value of a daily walk. Not only for exercise, but to get out there in the "Real World" and smell the roses. Therefore, I am creating a challenge. Not just for you, but for me. If you're interested, let's do this together. Peer pressure is quite powerful :D But remember, your mind is going to try every trick in the book to get you to NOT walk. If possible, overcome that negative and cultivate something positive with your walk.

The Idea:
Signup in this thread and take a daily walk. It doesn't matter how long it is. It can be 50 feet or 5 miles. Once you're done with the walk, respond in this thread with something positive that you experienced on your walk. That could be an amazing smelling flower, a beautiful lizard sunning himself, a magnificent tree swaying in the sunlight, or whatever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What if I miss a day?
A: No biggie, just try and go for a walk the next day.

Q: Will you think less of me if I stop?
A: Nope! I'm good at quitting myself, which is part of the reason I created this thread. Peer pressure is great! But if we stop, we stop. No reason to get upset about it. But hopefully this is beneficial for some of us :)

Q: Does it matter when, where, or how long I go for?
A: Nope!

Now signup and get walking! :D
 
Today I went for a walk in my backyard with my shirt off. I walked around and around my pool. I noticed the delicious warmth of the sun on my back and chest and imagined all the yummy vitamin D my body was creating.

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I'll sign up :)

I may only get as far as my mailbox for now, but I will make it a point to stop and take a look around and find something positive while I am outside.
Hopefully that is good enough for the moment, until I feel better anyhow!
 
Crohn's Mom said:
I'll sign up :)

I may only get as far as my mailbox for now, but I will make it a point to stop and take a look around and find something positive while I am outside.
Hopefully that is good enough for the moment, until I feel better anyhow!
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Woo!

And getting to your mailbox is great! It's that much further than yesterday. And maybe tomorrow you can go two steps beyond your mailbox.

Welcome to the Walking Club! :hug:
 
That's a lovely idea David!
I'll join up too!
I walk a lot around work, we have great gardens and a lake, it's beautiful.
xxx
 
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Yay!

My big Anatolian puppy has decided to join too. We went for a walk around 12:30 to soak in some sun. While on our walk, we came across some beautiful flowers and stopped to watch mother nature at work. Bees, bugs, and butterflies galore!

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Bonus puppy pic. I think she's as out of shape as I am :D

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This is a great idea. I can take my babies for a walk in the double stroller. That will really be a total body workout. LOL!
 
I'm in, need some peer pressure sometimes.

Went to beach, ran around playground with my 3yr old and managed to pack an amazing picnic for my family.

Ireland doesn't have great weather at any time of the year but this weekend has been amazing, In the past a warm day would have sent me hiding under a large rock (one with a toilet attached). I'm very proud of myself, in the tail end of a flare and managed to create a great memory for my girls (not one of mommy sitting things out)

Go on everyone give it a go!!!

I too remember those days of being too afraid or sick to step outside and no doubt I will probably have them again but if you can get to that mail box today maybe tomorrow it will be running around a playground.

GOOD LUCK

Gwen xxx
 
I'll go for it too as if Gwen is in Ireland and can do it so can I but it will start tomorrow as Its getting late here. Had loads of energy the last 3 days but exhaustion came out of the blue at me today. So here's to tomorrow.
 
Yeaaaa fair play goldfish,

Get some nice rest tonight and if you're up for it a nice walk tomorrow, hows the weather in Cork? we had lovely sunshine in Louth all weekend, so hopefully it will last at least for a few days. Will check in with ya tomorrow for an update ;)

Gwen xxx
 
Thanks Gwen. There's the good peer pressure that David mentioned :lol: and that I need. Weather supposed to be good Sat and today but its been dull and you just think its going to lash (good irish phrase :ylol:) but it doesn't. Kinda wish it would and be done with it. Really strange that the exhaustion is back as I feel I am good at the mo. Does that happen? Was busy yesterday but this is more than tired. Anyway I have rain gear so walk, here I come.
 
We have had blue skies, not a single cloud and no sign it will lash hehehe still have all the windows open as it is so warm or maybe it the sunburn ouchhhhhh. All the guys on here will think we are having a heatwave in Ireland the way I'm talking but was beginning to think I was going to have to wear wetsuit for the rest of the summer or whats left of it.
Yes tiredness can happen easily especially if you over did it yesterday? I find when it is warm I tend to drink more, then need toilet more and so it begins, but even the heat can knock it out of you if your not having more trips to bathroom. I find taking the occasional Dioralyte can really help to balance the body salts and fluids.

I'm looking forward to our multi-county walk tomorrow but if you're still exhausted don't over do it.

Gwen xxx
 
Thanks David

Needed that push, far too easy to take the I'll do it tomorrow approach. funny thing is I want to do these things even more so when I'm in a flare, like my body is teasing me, and when I'm in remission I get lazy.
Life is for living.

Gwen XXX
 
David, you rock. While it's nice out, I'm trying to cycle daily, but I'll switch to walking once the snow falls. :)

And what was nice about today's bike ride: I cycled over to church this morning in the SUNSHINE. We have had far more days with rain and clouds than days of sun lately. Even the mosquitoes slept in this morning, so I had a peaceful, sun-filled ride.
 
Achy joints and muscles made it hard to walk or do just about anything Friday and Saturday. Happy to say that I walked around my yard an weeded a flower bed today. The bed looks nice again. If I could figure out how to load pictures I would. Makes me feel good.
 
I'll sign up! I need to walk my dog more than I do so I'm going to make an effort to walk her as often as I can. She's fat and out of shape so it'll be good for both of us!
 
Riversilt, I'd love to see pictures of your garden! (I haven't figured out how to post pictures, either.) :ybiggrin:
 
Up at 7am got kids ready and off to have breakfast at beach, didn't get chance to walk far as it was heavy rain :( but my 1yr old said two new words, It's a good day.

Good luck to everyone and hope you're doing well today Goldfish.

Gwen xxx
 
I sign up too.

Today I walked from my car to my office (dont laugh my parking space is approx 500metres from my office). While I was walking I met an old friend who had not seen me for over a year. She said that I look better and have tottaly lost the sickness pale color I had last summer. YAY!
 
Went to the local shop for a walk today and took the long way round. Nice to be in the fresh air. Good practice as going on a short break on Wednesday and will be walking Everywhere.

Energy as little better today thanks Gwen!
 
Just having a little catch up on the forum and I saw this. What a brilliant idea and something I've been trying to do for the last month. You do need a wetsuit on some days if you want to venture out of the house here, but I'm still trying.
My goal was to do an extra 2,000 paces each day. I've measured it out and it's quite a nice walk around the village and back... but I'll go further if I'm in the mood (and it isn't raining)
The best thing is that it was a bit of a chore when I started, and now I actually have days when I look forward to going out.
Cheers, everyone!
 
Agent, a walk around a village in the UK sounds absolutely ideal, wetsuit or no!

On my walk around campus today, I saw a bunny. Hurray!
 
I must take more notice too of what I see and then If I get any nice pics I'll share them with you all like Davids above.
 
Welcome to the new club members!

I went for a walk yesterday but then got distracted and forgot to post it (oopsie). My pup and I went for a walk after a big storm here and the sides of the road were more flooded than normal. I saw something hitting the top of the water and stopped to watch. They were small little tadpoles. So cute!
 
I just REALLY need to sign up. I'm asking all 5 of my kids and my husband to join me. Not only will this help me on a personal level, but it will encourage family bonding time. In this fast-paced world, my kids all seem to be running in every direction. This will be wonderful!
 
Well, no walk today but I think you will forgive me as I spent the whole afternoon tidying and mowing the lawn and garden. I suppose I did have to walk a lot to do that. So i was out in the fresh air, getting exercise and vitamin D. Yes I would like to announce that it is actually sunny and very warm here in Ireland. (By warm it is probably about 20 degrees Celsius). Somebody please send a message to the Guinness Book of records! Hope your getting it too Gwen!

This is not in my garden but outside in the front of the estate. Hope you like it.
 

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This is beautiful. I love this idea. This is me signing up but I'm going to officially start in a few days, when I'm over this horrible cold. :)
 
I'm signing up. Started going for short walks since getting out of the hospital and have my energy back. I like the idea of posting something neat we saw..makes you pay more attention to the beauty in life. Hope to have something interesting to post tomorrow. GREAT IDEA!
 
I did it! My feet and ankles are exhausted, but it was so worth it! I live just blocks from the mountain trails, so my walk was a bit more of a hike. Nothing compared to what I used to do (8 miles of hiking/jogging/brisk walking each day before life changed), but I imagine I can work up to that again... It actually seems scary to say that. But I really want that part of my life back!

I looked up at the mountains from base of a beautiful trail, and I was reminded of their magnificence. I felt a bit of vertigo and knew I wasn't ready to take on the narrow trails. But I did walk quite a bit on the hills underneath. One of my sons went up the steep trail, though. My whole family loved it!

Good family time. Good 'me' time, too. I will sleep well tonight.
 
Yesterday I walked around my block, almost every porch-balcony-window had pots with flowers in. The whole neighbourhood smelled of honeysuckle flowers. My cat followed me for half the time then she got bored and returned home.

I cant find a picture of my cat in photobucket so here is my favourite kitten pic

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Its one of her kittens born last year, he was adopted last June. Since this birth my cat has been fixed, I am done having kittens
 
Sorry guys I got distracted yday with my update as well, went back to the beach for breakfast with hubby and kids, saw a beautiful horse galloping in the water with sun in background was a lovely sight, will have to start carrying my camera so I can show you.

I unfortunately didn't get out this morning, had dodgy night, had bathroom trip and felt if I let myself in there again I may just camp there for the rest of the night, it was 3am, pain, cramps and then the dreaded panic attacks brought sweating and then chills. I got up 7.30 and made tea and pancakes and sat out in garden in sunshine, it worked wonders felt a whole lot better.

Hey Goldfish your pic is gorgeous, looks like we are actually getting a summer. GO IRELAND, as she throws off her rain gear and welly boots ;)

David, your walk sounded lovely, haven't seen tadpoles since I was a child, will have to go the hunt for a pond.
Jessi, fair play to you, not sure I would be able to do that walk but I'm sure going try. Sounds like you had great family time. my girls are only babies but we love going out together and chatting about the future and showing the kids new things.

Hope you are all enjoying your walk wherever it may lead you.
Gwen xxx
 
went for a walk up the street today. The hill was a little much for me so I turned back early, but I did see these flowers that I've never seen before. I took a picture with my phone but can't figure out how to put a pic in this post. anyways, nice to get out and about for a little.
 
I went for a short walk into my doctors office today...does that count? :)
I did find myself looking around for some beauty and thinking about this thread...the storm clouds rolling in were mesmerizing!
I promise to try harder soon :)
 
Crohn's Mom said:
I went for a short walk into my doctors office today...does that count? :)
I did find myself looking around for some beauty and thinking about this thread...the storm clouds rolling in were mesmerizing!
I promise to try harder soon :)
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I say it counts, because you found beauty around you. Doesn't it just help your mood, so much! I love this!
 
Welcome to the new members and good job those of you who have been walking!

I went for a short walk today after receiving some injections into my chest (Prolotherapy) for constochondritis. Part of the injection was lydocaine (no idea how to spell that) so my chest was numb. I enjoyed being able to take full breaths without being in pain since my chest was nice and numb. Oh god I hope this therapy works!
 
David said:
Welcome to the new members and good job those of you who have been walking!

I went for a short walk today after receiving some injections into my chest (Prolotherapy) for constochondritis. Part of the injection was lydocaine (no idea how to spell that) so my chest was numb. I enjoyed being able to take full breaths without being in pain since my chest was nice and numb. Oh god I hope this therapy works!
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I hope it works too! I have heard good things about prolotherapy.
 
I've never heard of prolotherapy ... I sure hope it works for you!
And of course I will be especially wondering if it does so that I can look into it myself.
do the injections hurt as much as cortisone ? or does the lidocaine take care of that ?
Glad you were able to walk without the pain! :)
 
I just got back from a nice walk :pika: with my husband, 2 of my kiddos, and my boxer. The dog wishes I could walk faster. She's far too energetic. We walked around the block and found the most beautiful flowers and trees! :rosette1: :Flower:

I am most excited about my apple tree. We've had it planted on the edge of my property for at least 5 years now. It grows slowly here in the desert, but it's coming along!
 
Today I walked a student over to a different building on campus. It's a maze, so she got to her appt on time and I had a chance to make a connection with someone.
 
I'll sign up too! I'm actually about to walk to my mail box (I think its like ~200 feet away). I'll edit with something positive. :)

Edit: As soon as I walked out the door my neighbor's bull dog puppy came up to me and stared up at me while wagging its stubby little tail. It was cute. :) The air also smelled nice (with a BBQ in the distance) and I saw another green walking stick bug (their pretty when they change green).
 
Today, I had a nice walk with my dog around a beautiful rest stop on my drive from Utah to Oregon. I really enjoyed watching her interact with grasshoppers for awhile! It was a long drive, so I was glad for the nice break the walk gave me.
 
My fiance and I took a LONG walk down to the bay with our dog and walked along the shoreline. I watched as my puppy trampled through the water with glee and not a worry in the world.

Good times :)
 
I am signing up too !! I was walking for weight loss and other things and it no longer motivated me. I have been isolating too much also !!

I now realize by being sedentary.. it upsets my stomach !! Great reason to walk. I was walking to a store almost every day but that was costly. I may need to do that but choose a low cost item to pick up. Aslo I foudn ti loenly walkign by myself..and then I would lose a partner or I would be sick and well it is hard to re hook up.
I will start tomorrow. This is the small step I need. I will do 20 minutes tomorrow. I need it to be something that if I work or go to school I can still fit it in :)))
 
Almost forgot to post today. :p I went for a walk to the store and it was beautiful outside as usual with really nice weather. There's a house down the road that grows strawberries right near the sidewalk and would be easy picking without them seeing cause there's a tall hedge. I've been waiting for them to produce fruit cause I thought about snatching one and as I walked by and today there were so many plump red ones that all I could do was look at them when I walked by and all I thought was that it was so nice of them to have so many fresh berries that they could have anytime. I didn't even take one though I wish I had cause they looked really good. :p
 
All of your walks so amazing, beaches, strawberries and even trips to the shops. I'm living for your stories at the moment, I'm housebound as my 1yr old just got her MMR shot yday and her leg has swollen my poor baby, hate to see anyone else in pain especially when its my children, I'm stressing myself and not being able to get out is not helping. If anyone has some nice pictures please post.
 
My fiance's dog took me for a run today *panting*. Funny how you can forget the pain in your bum when you're being dragged down the street. This is great for me though. Getting me out and mind off my pain, and lord knows I will need the exercise when all this prednisone snacking catches up to me.
 
Let's see...today I walked across the complex here to meet my husband for lunch - then walked back - about a mile total...also walked all over hte place - and with my work boots on my feet are killing me!

Tomorrow is County Fair day - guess what I will be doing all afternoon??? WALKING!...taking my daughter to the fair, should be a good timne with beautiful weather!
 
I stopped at another really pretty rest stop in Washington state. My family and I walked our dog across the grasses and through some amazing Ashwood trees. My daughter, Aspyn, discovered a beetle trap in between 2 trees. We had a good time inspecting those nasty-looking creatures that would otherwise be killing the Ashwoods. We really enjoyed the cool crisp air that we often don't get in our Utah summers. I feel really good inside. It will be another good sleep tonight.
 
The pup and I took a walk down the road today. The ditches are still full of water from all the downpours we've been having. I saw some movement in one out of the corner of my eye and came to realize there was a big turtle chilling in the water. I hung out and watched him for a little while. He seemed so serene :)
 
Went to get the mail again. Used to get winded going up those steps but not anymore. Plus the air outside tonight was very fresh and clean smelling since the fog has rolled in making everything damp.
 
I sent my kids on a fishing trip with their dad, and I took a nap. While napping, I had a dream that I took a walk...:ycool:
 
Okay... this one is for real: My father-in-law and I took a few kids and a few dogs up his street and back. It is such a beautiful neighborhood. All of the yards are filled with beauty. It's like everyone that lives around him has a green thumb! I walked about 30 minutes.
 
I walked around today and felt something I haven't felt in awhile... my heart beating in my chest. I think I forgot it was there...
 
Today I took a walk through an area that led to our local beach. On the walkway down towards the beach, there were SO MANY lizards. It was incredible to see all the life scurrying about :)
 
I didn't walk today but I did ride my bike to church, which garners comments every time (I pull up in my helmet and dressy flats with a big bag carrying my piano music and am hard to miss). I certainly don't do it for the attention: since I live car-free, it's either walk or bike (too short a trip to warrant a bus or taxi). It would be neat if others thought they might like to do same some week, though!
 
Entchen... I can just picture you on your bike in your dress shoes!

My walk was the most beautiful yet. I walked through the forest and found deer tracks, a tiny pond frog, hundreds of 2 inch slugs, towering trees, and wild bluberries. The bluberries tasted divine! I wish I could share them with all of you!I walked for a whole hour today! Feelin' great!
 
Mmmmmmmmmm, wild blueberries! NICE! Your mention of deer tracks brought up a story of two friends of mine in highschool:

About 18 years ago now (gosh I'm getting old) two of my friends were walking along when one looked down and exclaimed to the other, "Oh my god, look! Deer tracks!"

"No no no, those are bear tracks, you idiot" countered the other.

"Umm, they're deer tracks. I used to be in the Boyscounts, I know what I'm talking about!" responded friend number 1.

"Bear tracks, I know it!"

"Deer tracks"

Bear tracks"

Back and forth this went for a couple minutes until a train hit both of them.
 
Saturday, visit to the beach with the kiddos, I didnt exactly walked but was swimming for almost an hour, doing shoulder dives for my kids and pushing them on Inflatable toys just to see them jump into the sea in a second.

Sunday, another beach trip, I dont like sun, so I swam for an hour again and then I sat under our ubrella sipping ice tea.

Guys you should all visit Greece just to see the beaches. (and me of course :lol2:)
 
Did a 7 km walk this morning with the stroller. Did it in just under 2 hours. Great weather, sunny and in the low 20s (Celsuis) with a nice breeze - great day for a holiday Monday.
 
I will join this club. Walked to the doctors to make an appointment. 13 minutes there and back.
 
Awesome, zoid! Good walk today.

Mine was at the beach at Cape Lookout in Oregon. Not only did I walk along the shore for quite a ways, but also was climbing up several stepped rocks. It was wonderful... no vertigo, no loss of balance, no real fear of falling. No bathroom emergencies either!! I was there for several hours! I swear I can feel myself getting healthier and healthier.

There were so many beautiful things about this walk. The ocean swells for one, the creeks flowing from the forests above, the sand dollars and seashells found all over the sand, the smell of the sea in the air, the purple crab I found in the mouth of a creek, and the setting sun on the horizon as it got late.

David, I am so grateful for this challenge! Thanks again for putting this thread out.
 
I walked through a corn maze yesterday. We covered about 5-6 kms and hilarity ensued when we tried to answer the trivia-type questions at each major juncture (How many times do the wheels on the bus go 'round? How many litres of milk does a cow produce in a year?).
 
Hello all. I have been away in England on hols for a week. There has been ALOT of walking involved so am feeling good about that. I hope everyone else has been able to get out and about. Missed chatting to you all too while I was away :) Also I treated myself to the Wii Zumba fitness and tried the first class today. Fairly difficult but really good and so now I have no excuse if I cant get outside the front door. This might be handy too if you feel you cant leave the house and may be a tip to keep us all active. Better still you could always just do as much as you feel is possible and click the stop button when you need to. You know, not stuck out in the middle of nowhere needing to rush to the nearest loo! Anyone else into Wii fitness stuff or sports? The new Kinect is supposed to be good too. :banana: (This is what I looked like doing zumba Ha :rof:)
Hope you are all well.
 
Jessi said:
Awesome, zoid! Good walk today.

Mine was at the beach at Cape Lookout in Oregon. Not only did I walk along the shore for quite a ways, but also was climbing up several stepped rocks. It was wonderful... no vertigo, no loss of balance, no real fear of falling. No bathroom emergencies either!! I was there for several hours! I swear I can feel myself getting healthier and healthier.

There were so many beautiful things about this walk. The ocean swells for one, the creeks flowing from the forests above, the sand dollars and seashells found all over the sand, the smell of the sea in the air, the purple crab I found in the mouth of a creek, and the setting sun on the horizon as it got late.

David, I am so grateful for this challenge! Thanks again for putting this thread out.
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Would live to see a photo if you have any.
 
Gwen pippy said:
Sorry guys I got distracted yday with my update as well, went back to the beach for breakfast with hubby and kids, saw a beautiful horse galloping in the water with sun in background was a lovely sight, will have to start carrying my camera so I can show you.

I unfortunately didn't get out this morning, had dodgy night, had bathroom trip and felt if I let myself in there again I may just camp there for the rest of the night, it was 3am, pain, cramps and then the dreaded panic attacks brought sweating and then chills. I got up 7.30 and made tea and pancakes and sat out in garden in sunshine, it worked wonders felt a whole lot better.

Hey Goldfish your pic is gorgeous, looks like we are actually getting a summer. GO IRELAND, as she throws off her rain gear and welly boots ;)

David, your walk sounded lovely, haven't seen tadpoles since I was a child, will have to go the hunt for a pond.
Jessi, fair play to you, not sure I would be able to do that walk but I'm sure going try. Sounds like you had great family time. my girls are only babies but we love going out together and chatting about the future and showing the kids new things.

Hope you are all enjoying your walk wherever it may lead you.
Gwen xxx
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Hi Gwen I was in Dublin taking the ferry to wales last wed and it was glorious. Hope you are feeling better now.
 
Goldfish said:
Would live to see a photo if you have any.
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I would love to show you the photos. They are absolutely breathtaking! For some reason, I am missing a security token for putting my images on here. I think maybe my camera is taking photos with too high of a quality.

Today, my whole family hiked to the top of Mount Tabor, Oregon. Mt. Tabor is an inactive volcano covered in greenery. It was beautiful. It would've been peaceful, too, if it wasn't for my kids finding sticks on the ground and casting magical spells on eachother the whole time. :)

I hope everyone is well and enjoying the walks as much as I am.
 
I walked from work to my G.I.'s office for my appointment today. (Not that impressive, I left the back door of our building, crossed the parking lot, crossed a side street, and walked into his building.)
 
This thread is very motivational! The babies and I were going to go for our walk around the Campbell Creek Greenbelt, which is practically in our back yard. We were warned by our neighbor that there is a black bear in our vicinity. Oh goodness! Well there is salmon swimming in the creek, and this is Alaska. LOL!
 
Haven't actually gone for a walk for the sake of walking in a few days, BUT I actually have enough energy and no pain to have gotten off my butt yesterday and clean for the first time in forever, and today ran a bunch of errands with the fiance so I'm feeling pretty damn good.
 
Busy day today (yesterday here now) running around but mostly in the car and going to see Harry Potter (which was a must of course) so got out the zumba again today and made up for it. Even got the hubby doing it.
 
No walk today. I will get going on it tomorrow, or I will ride my bike, which I like better.
 
Today I walked all over the Columbia Gorge Outlet Mall to shop for school uniforms for my children (4 hours long). It wasn't as fascinating as my previous walks have been, but it was a neccessity. One beautiful thing that I saw was a pair of leather boots. ;) Still feelin' great about this challenge.
 
I haven't been walkign but I have got out each day. even jsut do to a little bit of grocery shopping. Could use some fun and some finances !!
 
Yesterday I wandered around at our local mall for almost two hours, I visited my favourite book store looking for new releases, I bought new summer shoes on sale (70%off wooohoo) I had a yummy Ice cream (Chocolate! yum) and I admired a couple of window displays with clothes I will never afford to buy even during sales season.

I used the regular stairs and not the escalator to move from floor to floor. When I left I actually felt happy and satisfied.
 
No walk for me either although a long car journey to catch up with friends so I guess today is a day off. I may get adventurous and work out in the living room instead.
 
I spent the entire day at OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), so I got a TON of walking done. I cannot even begin to tell of all the incredible things I saw there. Anyone who hasn't been there, really ought to try and check it out. I also met several people there from various places of the world - a family from China, a family from Italy, a couple from Spain, a brother and sister from Mexico...

It was a fun way to spend my birthday with my family. :)
 
I walked along the beach again today. Lots of clouds in the sky and while I didn't wait until sunset as I had to be somewhere, the view was amazing :)
 
Today, I walked around the yard a little with the kids, playing hide and seek. But mostly I walked around (a LOT) indoors. I packed up all the bags and cleaned up my in-laws house, getting ready to leave Oregon and head back to Utah (home).

I know it's not that exciting, but I did get a workout out of it. It was a lot of fun playing in the yard with my kids. It's not that often that I feel well enough to join in the fun!
 
Its 8.30am here and I am hanging. Went to a wedding yesterday and although I stuffed my face (carefully) I also danced my socks off. Pity I have to get up now as was a late night. Think I have a bit of a rest this weekend. Hope the journey back is a good one Jessi. How long will it take?
 
I went for a late night walk last night around 1am down the street. The moon was out and the clouds were lightly caressing its glow. So beautiful.
 
Yesterday I walked only briefly at a couple of rest stops to and from the bathrooms. I spent 13 1/2 hours travelling in my car from Portland to my home in Utah. The drive went well. It was so beautiful! But, boy am I glad to be done with that!
 
Walked from one campground to another at Gull Lake, Alberta. Beautiful evening, saw the cutest little pudgy dog, cross between a Dachshund and a Pomeranian. I was covered from head to foot to stay out of the sun, so the mosquitoes were of no consequence. Unlike my honey, poor guy, needed a willow switch to swat them away. I was pretty stiff and sore from traveling in the car. The walk took a lot of the pain away. It was all good.
 
Yeaaa I'm out and about again, had a couple of bathroom days and then my little girl had a reaction to the mmr shot and she didn't sleep for 4 days, would happen when the hubby was away but both of us are back on track and enjoyed a walk around the shops today, the best was walking in the rain, felt it washed away the stress of the last week.

Hey Goldfish where are you getting all that energy from? trips to Wales and all night partying at weddings, send some energy up to me in Louth!!! OHHH and love the Wii too, can only switch on when my eldest is gone to bed though, as she jumps around me shouting "is it my turn yet, is it my turn yet"

Gwen xxx
 
Had a day off today. Gwen you were right, I'm using all my energy up and need to save some for college which will be starting in Sept. I'm terrible though, when I got over the exhaustion from my flare and the energy came back I went mad. I dont have any children though so I am sure I would be like a mad thing now if I did ha!
 
Its great to see you having a good time, you enjoy it!!! Are you all excited for college in Sept?

You could always come to Louth and help me mind my children!!! we could have a Wii day hehehe
 
Went fishing yesterday at Jordanelle Resevoir. Got some walking around the lake. It was a pretty nice day for that.
 
I had an unexpected walk today. I elft my purse in the car so had to go get it. It was still there after being there all ngiht ! God bless !
I started a wee walk to the bank for laundry change. it was really hard moving and I wasn't fast. Got my coins and dropped in a couple stores. Glad I did. Saw some people and chatted with an old friend. Felt much better when I came home. I also let off some nice gas :)))
 
I had to walk on the treadmill today since it's raining. :( I did hit the gym though and lifted weights too so that's good. And, I've been keeping up with trying to take long walks with my dog on nice weather days. The other day we met up on a walk through the dog park with my neighbor, who has 2 corgi puppies! So my big fat corgi tried to keep up with these two energetic puppies, it was kind of funny. I tried taking photos but it's impossible to get those puppies to sit still!
 
Took the neighbour's kid swimming but only swam a bit as you know you cant leave the kids for a sec. Going to a workshop tomorrow in the Uni I will be going to in Sept and will have to walk into town to get the bus. Well I could cheat and take two buses but for you guys I'll walk!
 
Treadmill works Cat, nice job! I probably would have used the rain as an excuse to NOT walk so kudos to you :)

I didn't walk yesterday but I DID play volleyball so at least I got some exercise :) I intend to go for a nice walk this evening, however.
 
Went for induction at Uni today. Mad. Had a lovely walk into town afterwards, before getting the bus and gorgeous weather to match it. Took in new buildings and surroundings that soon I will be over familiar with (Ha) but totally lovely...and exciting too.
 
Hi guys! Been a couple days for me. I admittedly took a well-needed break. But, today, I am feeling MUCH better and gave myself a walk!

I cleaned my living room, visited my doctor, shopped for school supplies, carried a couch up the stairs with my hubby, and attended Back To School Night for my 2nd grade son.

Whew!

I ran into many of my teacher friends, who I won't have the pleasure of working with this year, but was so excited to see. I got lots of hugs and smiles and tears of joy because I don't look like I'm dying anymore!

I am officially exhausted! Physically and emotionally today - wiped out! But, overall, very good day, and LOTS of walking! Hope everyone is well! Cheers!
 

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