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I am freezing but I walked at work for 20 min. and got in 0.95 miles woohoo for the freezing camel!
Please remember you are amazing even when you do not feel amazing! Take one step at a time and make the difference in your life. I have drank 1 water bottle already! I walked 1.18 miles in 25 min. before. I am headed to the dr. later to schedule my surgery but I can do this even though I am terrified!
Look at this rules and see how they apply to your life. I am really looking at them knowing I must move forward with a scary surgery. I walked 1.01 miles in 23 miles before work. Take that time for you.
Take comfort in knowing you are capable of achieving your dreams and goals by taking one step at a time. Measure your success by your own meter not everyone else's meter. I took the time to walk before work and accomplished 1.22 miles in 27 min.
Take time to visualize who you want to be! Then set small goals to work towards that! I got to work exhausted and late but that was not an excuse! I still took 23 min. to walk a mile before starting work. What exercise are you doing today? No excuses!
The struggle is real, but it is not more than God has planned for you to handle. Believe in God and lean on Him. He will carry you when the burden is way too much. Know when it is a struggle it is worth it. I took the time to walk 0.84 miles in 20 min. before work today.
I need to remember that this lifestyle is not a race and it is worth the wait. If it is important because Great things do take time, so if it is not coming off as fast as you want it is because it is worth the wait! Remember the little things will add up and make the difference in the end! I think i am trying to motivate myself here! LOL I did walk before work for 26 min. and got in 1.16 miles!
Encountering defeats is just our way to find another way to go around the obstacle. You have this! We are not defeated because we don't give up we only have set backs. It is okay because we go around those and keep marching forward! Take pride that you may move around your obstacles and become victorious and not defeated! I am exhausted but still exercised by walking for 25 min and 1.12 miles before work. How did you over an obstacle?
When we start by doing what is neccessary on this journey it will become easier. Then you move onto what has become possible because you have stretched your limits a little at a time. Before you know it you have accomplished that impossible goal even if it takes years it was worth it and your body will thank you for taking those steps. I am making a difference in my life by starting with what is neccessary. How are you applying this theory to your life?
This journey can feel like these stepping stones but it is possible! We are all capable of making it to the top with a little hard work and perservence. You have this and know you have a support team right behind you, so look forward not behind because we have your back! I walked a mile in 25 min today before work.
Enjoy what you have whether it is family, friends, or solitude there are virtures in all three. You will end up with more blessings that way! Focus on what blessings you have and what you are striving vs on what you are missing out on or don't have b/c it will never be enough. Take the positive road and know that you are enough. I am enough God! Even though i am exhausted I walked for 28 min. and got in 1.16 miles on a drag ass Tuesday but it is a blessing to walk today.
This says it all, don't quit! Just keep going even when you want to stop; that is when you really need to keep going. You have this new lifestyle it is worth the journey and the friendships along the way are so worth it.
We do not have to be perfect in the journey just continue making an effort. Making that effort will make the the difference. I walked 1.09 miles in 25 min. before work.
These are the three P's we need in our lives because it takes patience to be on this journey! It takes persistence to fight on when we want to quit but cannot. Lastly you have to perspire in orede to make that progress because it will be hard work I guarantee that. I took the time to walk 25 min and got in 1.11 miles before work. How did you apply the three P's today?
Take time to accept that changes will occur even if slowly. You have this and can do it. I walked 1.15 miles in 25 min today before work.
It is drag ass Thur. but I still managed to walk before work and got in 1.28 miles in 30 min. so go me for Thur. even though I feel like this cat. I do look better than this cat though.
It is finally Friday! I feel and look like this plucked chicken! But I kicked butt and still walked before work for 25 min and got in 1.11 miles. Go me for not giving in to tempation and saying No! But instead saying I would rather be the plucked chicken and keep strutting! Hope I made you laugh today!
Happy Mother's Day to all the mother's out there as well. Today I get to celebrate both b/c I am blessed to have it be my birthday too.
The view is worth the struggle and you can do this, so take your time getting there. I took time to walk before work and got in 1.33 miles in 30 min. I see the 3rd surgeon this afternoon. Hopefully we can get surgery scheduled for 3 weeks.
Remember why you started this journey, it was to improve yourself! Your self-image becomes better, your self-esteem improves, your health improves, and so much more. No one said it would be easy but it is worth it! I took the time to walk before work today for 27 min. and I got in 1.15 miles. I am worth not quitting on my journey!
Today is special b/c my daughter is still alive. She had an accident last night and is not hurt Thank God! So kiss those you love, remind them that you love them b/c they are precious. Burn those candles get out the satin sheets and enjoy your life. I still walked this morning for 30 min. and got in 1.39 miles before work. Be grateful for the small things that are good in your life today! My blessing is my youngest daughter. What is your blessing?
Take time to help someone today! If you cannot then do no harm. Take time to exercise as well. I walked outside today before work and got in 1.26 miles in 28 min.
There are times we need a break from the scale. Focus on the other milestones like continuing my exercise and my water drinking. Knowing that I am not giving up. Besides it is fun punishing my scale! LOL Hope I made you laugh today.
Remember to fuel body with what it really needs and not the junk it craves because that will not sustain you throughout the day. It can be difficult but worth the right fuel. I brought a salad as part of my lunch today! Woohoo! I walked for 36 min. before work and got in 1.56 miles. Go me on Tuesday.
I have to change my life for me, no one can do it for me. I can change my attitude and my viewpoints. No one can do this for me. Take time to assess your viewpoint and your attitude. I did walk before work today and got in 27 min. and 1.11 miles.
I saw this and I can relate b/c it is important to read for your mind. It is equally important to exercise for your body. I took time to walk for 35 min. before work and I got in 1.54 miles. Go me for Thur.
Remember to thank a veteran this weekend b/c we all owe them so very much!
My secret for the day as I start a new school year! LOL But I did walk for 10 min. before work today!
After my long recovery I was able to walk for 15 min this morning before work and got in 0.75 miles. I am so excited!
I am taking it one step at a time with my foot healing. But I did walk again before work and I got in 0.70 miles in 15 min.
I know that I cannot race right now but I can re-start my journey one step at a time and by doing my physical therapy to continue getting my foot to heal. I walked 0.92 miles in 20 min. this morning before work.
Here it is Sunday night and I am at my school creating lesson plans for the week.
I walked this morning for 0.72 miles in 15 min. before work even though I am sore from moving things yesterday.
I keep at it every day at work and trying to push a bit farther in the morning when I have the extra time. I walked 1.01 miles in 23 min. today before work. Go me!
Actually my friend had a question this morning so I kept walking in her room pushing myself to walking for 26 min and getting in 1.12 miles before work. Whew and on a drag azz Thur. Are you serious?
Just b/c it is Friday does not mean we do not exercise! We still exercise. I could not sleep so I got up and walked for 21 min and got in 0.94 miles before work. 
In the process of moving more boxes into my shed, this is how I feel b/c I have to take it slow b/c of my foot! Can I count that as exercise?
Take time to invest in yourself even on a Monday when you do not feel like it. I was dog tired today but still walked for 17 min. and got in 0.72 miles before work because I am WORTH the investment!
Progress may be small but it is still progress, that makes all the difference in the whole. My progress will make a difference in my life, it will make the difference in yours too.
Walking helps clear the mind, it truly does! I walked 0.7 miles this morning in 16 min. before work.
This is me this morning trying to prepare for my sub. nothing is coming together and I have to have things ready in less than an hour! Pray for me! I did walk for 15 min. and got in 0.65 miles.
I actually love Friday the 13th because i normally have a blessed day! i walked 27 minutes and got in 1.17 miles before work. My daughter turns 16 today. Who could ask for better? Plus I am driving 7 hours to surprise her for the weekend after work!
Be bold and push yourself because you are going to be uncomfortable to get comfortable. It will be you who makes that difference, no one else. I woke up way too early and drove into work and so I pushed myself to walk 23 min. at work and I got in 1 mile today. It is taking that time to say I will push myself.
This has to be me b/c I woke up at 2:30 A.M. and could not get back to sleep, but I did walk 1 mile in 23 minutes before work. I am trying to prepare for my sub tomorrow.
I have to motivate myself so I have to think big and set some new goals! I will be thinking about those today within my professional development. I have to drive almost 2 hours to get there so you all have a blessed day.
Thoughts for the day! Take care to think of your thoughts when alone but more importantly be careful with your words when around people. I have to fast for a medical test this morning, so I am very hungry. I will walk in a few minutes before work. I am inputting grades into the grade book first though. 
I say let's rock this Friday out with a rocking Panda bear! LOL! I finally got a decent night's sleep! Whew! I walked for 20 min. and got in 0.93 miles all before work. I am ready to kill it today! Are you?
I am counting this as my exercise today because I painted my laundry room area for at least 1 hour. Now I have to tackle writing IEP's as I watch the Michigan Wolverine College football game. 
I may be a slow walker but I am still walking 5-6 days a week for exercise so that in itself is worthy of praise! I am making the difference in my life. I walked for 22 min. today and got in 1 mile. Pat yourself on the back even if you are a slow walker.
I have to be the one to push my limits every day in order to see results. Therefore I walked for 24 min. today and I got in 1.07 miles on a Tuesday, what did you do? Mine was before work started!
This is a lifestyle change, not a sometimes change! I pushed myself to walk for 25 min. today before work and I got in 1.13 miles so that is accomplished today. 
I may go slow in my morning work, but I am increasing my distance and time slowly; therefore I am beating the people sitting on their couches! I have to remember every time I get up to walk it is making a difference in my life. i am strong and I am capable. What are you capable of doing?
I am headed to physical therapy this morning. Then taking my Mom for her check-up for her brain and to see if she needs brain surgery again.
If you are on this journey, then you are faced in the right direction and keep walking in that direction. Keep putting one foot in front of the other and it will make a difference. I need to make better food choices, my goal for the day. But I did walk before work for 20 min. and got in 0.92 miles.
I am reminding myself that it is a new month and therefore I am re-committing myself to making better food choices so that i can lose this weight. I have the water down and I have been walking so now let me focus on the food. I walked 1.07 miles in 23 min. before work today. What is your monthly goal? 
I am trying to take advice from this mountain and rise to the challenge to see the new beauty. Be well rounded and make better food choices. My goal today is to track all my food. I did walk for 25 min. before work and I got in 1.17 miles in that time frame so I am reaching new heights! What new heights are you reaching?
It truly is a balanced circle of thinking positively, feeling good, regularly exercising, and eating well that creates the balance needed in life. I am striving for this balance, are you? I tracked my food for 2 days in a row and was in my calorie range! Woohoo let's make it day 3! I also pushed myself to walk a bit farther and got in 28 min. and walked 1.32 miles. I am improving. My goal for Oct. is to lose 8-10 lbs. hoping that is attainable. What is your goal?
I honestly know that paying it forward is awesome but today I am taking it to a new level. My best friend gave me a bag of candy corn b/c it is my favorite but I am seriously trying to make healthier choices so I will pay it forward and give the bag to another friend that enjoys it. Is that selfish? I also walked for 25 min. before work and I got in 1.15 miles.
There are tragedies in life not having goals, so set a couple to achieve. Then make an effort to reach then, if you fall short it is okay reset new ones. But keep setting goals they are the road map of our healthy lifestyle. I really pushed myself to walk for 30 min. b/c I got to work super early and I walked 1.45 miles in that time. i am setting those small goals and I keep pushing forward. What is your small goal for the day?
It is time to step out of my comfort zone! It means turning down donuts, goodies, and sweets but it is okay. I will reach for the fruits instead.I did make the effort to walk again before work and I got in 30 min. and walked 1.38 miles. How are you getting out of your comfort zone?
I feel it today because I am exhausted but still made the effort to walk for 22 minutes and I got in 1.05 miles so there is my effort. Yesterday I tracked all of my food and stayed below my calorie range for the day. Hoping to track all my food for the day today too.
Effort is Vital! But knowing what effort will make the difference is way more important like choosing water, exercising, tracking your food. I made the effort to track all my food yesterday and I was within my calorie range again. I walked for 25 min. and got in 1.15 miles before work today. My efforts will make the difference! Will your efforts make the difference?
Exercise is good for your mind, body, and soul because in reality you need all three to be in sync in order to make changes. How are you being good to your soul? I walked for 25 min. before work and I got in 1.17 miles before work.
Pushing your limits allows you to explore limits of the possible and what you can really achieve. Then you have achieved what you thought was impossible. Today I walked out in the 30 degree weather and I pushed myself to walk for 35 min. and I got in 1.76 miles. What limits are you pushing?
The wealth of life is health so do not take it for granted. Take care of your health by making healthier food choices, exercising, and caring for your spirituality. It will make the difference and improve other areas of your life. Even though I was running behind today I walked for 20 min. and I got in 0.93 miles before work started. I also got in a full 6 hours of sleep which was needed. 
Take time to look at things and be happy where you are. Be happy where you are going. 
You have to be motivated to make your own changes, that is what makes the real difference.
On my way to work today I clipped a deer, I am not sure how much damage there is yet. I am shaken up to say the least. I am safe that is important. I still walked 25 min. and got in 1.20 miles before starting the day. Thank God for keeping me safe.
Remember to look for the good in every day even if it is not a good day. I am batting a thousand b/c I got pulled over on my way to work today, but it was for my headlight that the deer took out yesterday. Yes, the deer ran away yesterday. The cop let me off with a warning. I still took time to walk even though the cop made me late and I got in 25 min. and got in 1.12 miles. I will find good in my day! What is your good for the day?
I keep telling myself to push myself to walk a little farther or a little faster every day. I know in my mind it will make the difference. I have to make better food choices as well, so I will try to do that today as well. I walked for 30 min. and I got in 1.42 miles so go me.
I could have made excuses today b/c I am utterly exhausted but instead I made the effort. I still walked for 22 min. and I got in 1 mile. What was your effort today?
If we continue persist then we will make a difference in our lives. I was only going to walk 25 min and ended up walking for 29 min minutes this morning and I got in 1.35 miles. I am headed to Fla. after work to drive my Mom's car down for her then turn around fly back home on Sun. so I can return to work on Mon. Can we say exhausting?
I am getting stronger with my foot as it heals; therefore I can walk farther, be healthier, and eat better. But in honesty it takes dedication and effort. I walked for 30 min. today before work and I got in 1.34 miles.
You have to have dreams and dedication in order to be successful within life and this journey. What are your dreams and your dedication level to attain those dreams? I am going to track all my food today! I need to stay on target with this but it is a struggle because I don't have the internet at night. I also walked for 25 min. and got in 1.15 miles before work.
This is a journey and a path and sometimes we get lost in the woods, if that occurs. Find the path again and follow it! It only leads to healthier life which leads to a happier life. Yesterday I did not make good food choices today will be better. I did walk for 25 min. and got in 1.16 miles before work.
I don't need to be better than you or you! I need to be better than my previous self. I need to push those limits little by little. As we had a 2 hour fog delay today I took a bit of me time. I took a 20 min. nap, I walked for 35 min. and got in 1.62 miles even though I thought I would die. I did not but my legs are protesting and shaky. I need to eat a bit more this morning. I will tackle some extra work this morning before students roll in. How will you be better than your previous self?
I have plenty of failures like yesterday being over my calories, but I finished logging all my food. It still counts b/c I am trying to hold myself accountable. Today i already logged what I plan on eating for lunch. I made the effort to walk for 30 min. and I got in 1.35 miles as a result before work. I guess I better focus on work stuff now. Have a blessed Friday. Why are you unstoppable?
I am holding myself accountable to track my food today good, bad, or ugly. What are you accountable for?
Remember what you are worth and be around people who see that as well because it will make the difference within your life. I did stay in my Calorie range yesterday and tracked all my food. Today I have already walked for 30 min. and I got in 1.36 miles before work.
In true I am dragging ass today but I still made the effort. It might not be a great effort but still an effort. I got to work later than usually but I still walked for 27 minutes and I got in 1.15 miles. How are you still putting in effort even though you are dragging ass?
It is your choice whether to make good choices or bad ones. What are you choosing today? I am choosing to walk for 30 min. and get in 1.38 miles before work. I am also choosing to make better choices for my food.
I am seriously dragging today! I could have made excuses to not walk but I dragged myself around the school for 20 min. and still got in 0.91 miles b/c I am not making excuses even though I wanted to. I will be so glad to see Friday arrive!
We all need this reminder at times. Take this reminder and be the strong individual you are on this journey. Know you are making a difference in your life. If step is one in the right direction. I walked for 25 min. and got in 1.17 miles before my professional development, I could have used it as an excuse to not exercise. But I did not because I am Strong, I am Beautiful, I am Smart, I am talented, I am Powerful to continue, and lastly I AM ENOUGH!! 
This is how I feel after carrying boxes and furniture most of the day so I logged at least 2 hours of moving boxes though. I am exhausted and headed to bed. But I can say I am counting it as my work out.
Be determined to make the difference through hard work sweat and even tears if that is what it takes. But quitting or making excuses is NOT an option. I am extremely sore from all the moving boxes this weekend but I still managed to walk 22 min and 1 mile before work.
Remember to thank a veteran today, it is extremely important! They gave a lot for our country. I for one am eternally grateful.
No School b/c of the snow so I will catch up on grading papers and tackle writing an IEP as well. Most likely will shovel snow too.
Remember that November is a month of gratitude. Therefore this caught my eye because we all need this reminder. We are all blessed to have this wonderful community of cheerleaders who cheer us on this journey and pick us up when we fall down. Sometimes they push us along even though we feel like quitting. Thank you for all my sparkies who keep me going when the going gets rough. I did walk this morning for 25 min. and got in 1.17 miles before work.
There are times I want to quit as I am sure you do as well but this program is not for the weak. It is for the strong that are willing to keep fighting for their health and happiness and not give up the good fight. When you are ready to give up keep going, find a friend that motivates you and reach out. They will be there for you. I can't tell you how often Rose has had my back. I walked this morning for 25 min. and got in 1.17 miles. Plan on moving more boxes tonight too.
I am making things change in my life because I make the effort to exercise and am mindful of doing this. i care about my health and my well being. Do you? The quality of my life will continue to improve as I push myself to get better and to improve. I walked for 30 min. before work and got in 1.5 miles.
Do you have that inner peace yet? I am striving for it. I am looking for ways I can give bc that is always better than what I get anyway. I was running super later to work today so I will make an effort to walk tonight. 
It is important to pick the people you surround yourself with, so pick wisely. Choose people that inspire you to be better, healthy, and encourage your dreams, aspirations, and goals. I choose to surround myself with people that are uplifting. Who do you choose? Yes, I made the effort today to walk 1.5 miles in 30 min. before work.
We need to be like the river running through the rock, not powerful but persistent. When the going gets tough, keep going. When you are tired exercise anyway, it will give you more energy. When you don't see immediate results, remember that river did not see immediate results either. It is a journey not a race. Choose to be persistent in this journey you have chosen. I took the time to walk for 30 min. before work and got in 1.5 miles, I choose persistence! What do you choose?
I needed this today because God will give me the strength to make the changes and to get through this too. I want to lose this weight but maybe I need to rely on god to uplift me through this as well. This reminded me I can ask for His help on this journey. Give your weakness to God and He will give you strength. I walked for 30 min. before work and got in 1.5 miles before work. Thank God for uplifting me!
Not a real picture of me, but I did move more furniture around in my place today. I worked on deep cleaning the kitchen. Can you say tired? I am also making my stuffing today for Thurs. b/c I will run out of time b/c I have to drive 14 hours Tues. / Wed. to pick up my daughter for the holiday. That is counting as my exercise today.
Remember to count your blessings and be grateful for your family and friends. I am looking forward to seeing my daughters. I have a 12 hour day at work today but I did walk for 30 mi. and got in 1.5 miles. Be blessed and enjoy your day!
Even though I feel like I need a nap b/c I am exhausted I still walked for 20 min. and I got in 1.25 miles today. Go me I will try to sneak in a nap at lunch b/c after my 12 hour day with parent teacher conferences I get to drive 14 hours to pick up my daughter to bring her back to Ohio from Illinois. She has a doctor's appt. by 4 P.M. tomorrow that we have to make! Please pray for me!
Welcome to a new month, how will you start it? I started by walking 30 min. and got in 1.5 miles before work.
I am trying to find the right balance between patience and determination in this lifestyle, what about you? It can be difficult but so worth the journey and worth the determination in not giving up. I took the time to walk before work again for 30 min. and got in 1.5 miles.
I am being observed and evaluated at work on my teaching which is always a nervous time. You never know if the students will behave. LOL I did walk before work for 30 minutes and got in 1.5 miles. I stepped on the scale today and lost 2 pounds! Woohoo! Great for my frame of mind!
I may not have the ability at the beginning but I will acquire it with time, patience, belief, and determination overall. I know that I an be successful, but do you? Have a little faith in yourself and see how far you can go. I walked before work today for 30 min. and I got in 1.5 miles. Woohoo
This just really spoke to me today. I am moving everyday when I make the effort to walk before work even when I am exhausted. i got in 1.5 miles in 30 min. before work today. Remember you are capable of change because we are NOT rooted to where we are because we are not trees!
Are you accepting your past for what it is? It can be difficult this can be difficult but it is the past. Now for the present deal with this with confidence because you are consciously making the effort to make changes within your life that are positive. The future will be positive and we can face it together without fear! Also I took time to walk for 30 min. before work and I got in 1.5 miles.
I think I can make it to Christmas break! I think I can I think I can! I know I can I know I can! Sometimes we just need a bit of encouragement though. I did walk for 30 min. and got in 1.5 miles before work.
All the wishing in the world will Not do anything unless you Work for it. Get up off that couch or out of that chair and work for it. I walked for 30 min. before work and got in 1.5 miles even though I am discouraged about something transpiring in my life, not related to my weight loss.
It is the end of the year take time to Reflect on all the positive changes you have made. What new changes you want to make for the upcoming year as well. We may be rejoicing with Christmas but we are also reflecting upon it as well! I was exhausted this morning but still managed to walk for 30 min. and got in 1.5 miles at work before work.
Enjoy your Friday the 13th b/c I know I will. I love these days! I was running super late so I will try to walk after work today.
I was worried about walking after work b/c i get tired and unmotivated but I did not make excuses today! Before leaving work I walked in the building for 30 min and got in 1.5 miles. Go me I kept my promise to myself!
I am excited because it is the last Monday of the year that I am scheduled to work! Woohoo even though it took me 1.5 hours to drive to work in the snow I still walked for 25 min and got in 1.25 miles.
I am not limiting myself therefore I am chasing my dreams into the sky, what about you? I did figure out my new Fitbit and it states my 31 min. walk this morning produced 1.42 miles. I guess now I can be very accurate and not guess. Woohoo
When you are out shopping or just tired remember this b/c we do this for our loved ones and they are worth the hassle. I figured out how to track my walk on my Fitbit so I told myself today I would walk for a 1.5 no matter what and it only took me 32 min to walk 1.52 miles. Go me for getting it done!
Today is my last day of work for the year, super excited! I made an effort to walk for 32 minutes and I got in 1.54 miles. I am determined to keep it up. What about you?
I set my goal to walk this morning for 40 minutes and was really hoping to get 2 miles in during that time. I knew it would be a push but I was successful and I walked 2.06 miles in my 40 minutes and my heart felt it b/c my Fitbit stated I was in a cardio workout for 36 of those min. Go Me!
I walked to and from the beach today 3.01 miles in 62 min. That is my exercise for the day.
I got up for work still determined to walk and I set a brisk pace for myself and I rocked out 2.03 miles in 38 min. before I started back work. I am satisfied that it is accomplished.
I got up for work still determined to walk and I set a brisk pace for myself and I rocked out 2.03 miles in 38 min. before I started back work. I am satisfied that it is accomplished.
I set a high goal to walk for 45 min. before work hoping to get in 2.25 miles. I thought I would die with the pace I set and 35 min. in I wanted to quit b/c i had my 2 miles in. but no I kept going and I told myself not to slow down my pace. I looked like a train on speed and I kept telling myself that I could do this. Well in my 45 min. walk I got in 2.58 miles. talk about a quick pace. Woohoo tooting my own horn. But can I take a nap before the work starts now? LOL
I set another high goal to walk 2.5 miles in 45 min before work today, but as I thought I was dying. i told the custodians if I fall out they can call the squad. I surpassed my goal though because I pushed through even when I wanted to quit or fall over. i walked 2.77 miles in 45 min. Go Me! I am tooting my own damn horn!
Even though I was running behind for work, that was not my excuse. I still managed to walk 2.01 miles in 34 minutes before starting work today. I am proud of myself for not making excuses and skipping my walk altogether. Instead I stuck with it and just shortened the time and mileage a bit. that is better than no workout! How are you achieving your goals?
I am tired today but I was determined to walk for 45 min. no excuses. I pushed myself to keep going even though I wanted to quit. I was able to meet my goal of 2.5 miles in 46 min. and i am proud of the fact that I did not quit today. i had the discipline today, do you?
I did not want to walk today but I pushed forward anyway and did it. My pace was not as fast but I still walked for 46 min. and I got in 2.19 miles so I can say I pushed through the exhaustion and still exercised. What are you pushing through today?
There are times the exhaustion gets the best of me and work bogs me down and I have to find my inner strength to accept it. For me accepting the fact that I only had 31 min. to walk 1.56 miles today instead of 45 min. but again it is still exercise and an effort. Like I said I am striving for acceptance. What are you trying to accept?
I am having the Ripple Effect on my health by making healthier choices by walking everyday and choosing to eat healthier as well. I pushed myself today and I got in 2.31 miles in 40 min. before work. What is your ripple effect doing for you? I have a training on math all day today.
I was so tired that when my alarm went off I reset it for another 30 min. which I rarely do. But I really needed that time but it cut into my walking time at work but it is not an excuse to not walk so i still did it. I walked for 1 mile in 22 min. not a time I am proud of but i am proud of the fact that i still walked and I did not make excuses. What did you push through today?
I am making a difference in my own life to become a better me! Who world's are you making a difference in? I slept an extra 15 min. this morning and I feel great! I set a goal to walk 40 min and 2 miles. I accomplished walking 41 min and I got in 2.27 miles so I exceeded both girls and it is only 7 AM. Go Me!
I am struggling but I decided to walk before work and I got in 2.03 miles in 45 min. It was slow but steady and that is what I need at this time. Because My Mom was so far away when she passed away the funeral will not be until next week, so I have to work this week. Continued prayers are needed.
How I plan to survive work today. I did walk briefly before work took a 22 min. walk and I got in 1.06 miles. 
Take time to tell your friends and your family that you love them. It is important! I am telling my daughters more and more. Missing my mom everyday more and more. I did walk before work again, nothing great though. I walked for 35 min and I got in 1.61 miles.
Mom I will miss you forever until I too get to heaven. My heart can't stop breaking and the tears just don't stop falling. I can barely eat hence my 4 lb. weight loss this week. I did walk before work today for 35 min. and I got in 1.62 miles.
Please pray for my family as we muster through my Mom's viewing today.
I am finally returning to work and so not ready for the day but here I am am. I started the day like I normally would with a walk, it was slow but I stuck it out for the 2 full miles in 43 min. 
Thank you for what you did Rosa it has not been forgotten! Happy Birthday dear! I got to work later but I still squeezed in a 35 min. walk and got in 1.66 miles.
I am not allowing others limitations be mine but rather push my own limitations and expanded upon those. I walked for 42 min. today and I got in 2 miles before work. What have you expanded upon?
Hold fast to your dreams and make them a reality! I was half way to school when we delayed! I buckled down and I walked for 46 min. and I got in 2.25 miles and I will tackle my lesson plans for next week. i am not wasting my time but choosing to be productive.
I am extremely tired even though I went to bed early, just did not sleep well. But I still made the effort to walk before work and I got in 2.03 miles in 44 min. I am going to count that as a win!
I think this quote is important b/c great achievements do require time and effort. Even though I have professional development today I could have used that as an excuse to not walk I did not. I still got up at the butt crack of dawn 4:15 AM and I walked for 46 min. and I got in 2.25 miles before going to my training. How are you achieving your dreams?
I think this quote is important b/c great achievements do require time and effort. Even though I have professional development today I could have used that as an excuse to not walk I did not. I still got up at the butt crack of dawn 4:15 AM and I walked for 46 min. and I got in 2.25 miles before going to my training. How are you achieving your dreams?
Just thought it was important to share some Abe wisdom on his birthday. One of my favorite Presidents of all time. Can only pray we do not destroy ourselves! Had a bit of a rough morning but I still walked for 35 min. and I got in 1.63 miles in that time frame.
This was me this morning for an hour, that is my cardio workout what did you do? I just grabbed a pic from online, not really me but I did shovel for that long. 
I saw this and it reminded me of my daughter. She is a rare beautiful jewel but not everyone looks past her color to see her depth or her beauty. I could not be more proud of my beautiful crayon! LOL She will always be my Oreo baby even if she is 19. Anyway I woke up with a migraine but I still walked 2.04 miles in 43 min before work. Hoping when the school nurse gets here to snag some Tylenol from her. 
I think this is so very true, set by example not by your words. I guess that is why I keep getting up early every morning to walk before work. I got in 37 min. and 1.71 miles before work today.
We can only change our history if we are courageous even to face it and change it. What are you changing? I made a point to walk 2.08 miles in 42 min before work today. 
I came to work early because I could not sleep so i had it in my mind to walk 2.25 miles in 45 min, but I blew that out of the water. I walked for 46 min. and I got in 2.51 miles. I was stoked and then I checked my Spark Page to realize I was voted as Motivator of the Day! I can hardly believe it. You guys are great especially in my time of need and support. I cannot thank this community enough for all they do!
I did not make the right choice today, I had the donuts for breakfast but it is over. Cucumbers and bell peppers are packed for my lunch. I did walk before work I got in 2.04 miles in 44 min. Now I need to get settled in and start work. 
Let's share our courage with other people and give hope to all. I made sure to walk before work today and got in 2 miles in 42 min. Some days for me it takes courage right now to get up and put one foot in front of the other but I just keep doing.Maybe eventually the pain of losing Mom will lessen. 
This Shirt says it All! I was praying for a 2 hour delay today because I was tired. I literally re-set my alarm for an extra 30 min. of sleep when it went off. Oh shoot no delay so there went my walking time before work. i guess I will try to walk this evening if I am NOT shoveling snow!
I can hardly believe that March rolled in like a Lamb but it will most like go out like a lion! I did walk for 2.04 miles in 43 min. before work today.
I can hardly believe that March rolled in like a Lamb but it will most like go out like a lion! I did walk for 2.04 miles in 43 min. before work today.
You have to be committed if you are going to be productive! Like this morning I was almost to school when they delayed. I planned to walk for 45 min but I got in 47 min and 2.25 miles. Now I will catch up on grading and get my bell work around for the week. I am choosing to be productive. What are you choosing?
I think this is why I choose to walk in the morning because my brain can't say NO then! LOL Plus it is out of the way and I won't have the excuse of I am too tired after work. I walked 2.26 miles in 46 min. before work today. Now I will kick in my brain to start my work. Have a blessed Hump Day!
I am being observed in my classroom today! Wish me luck that all goes well! I tend to get a little nervous but we'll see. My tracker did not work correctly this morning so i am guessing on my mileage and I think I got in 2.11 miles in 45 min. but hey it is still a walk.
I woke up way too early and could not fall back to sleep today. 3:30 AM is not a Godly hour for anyone! But i made a point to walk for 51 min. and i got in 2.51 miles Go me! Is it nap time now? Oh wait I have to work all day! What was I thinking? LOL Make the best of your tired day!
I feel this right now in so many ways but I just keep putting one foot in front of the other. I did walk before work and got in 2.1 miles in 45 min. before work. What is making you stronger?
I was dealt a low blow last night and am very discouraged but trying to remember this too shall pass with the help of God. But at times it can be difficult to remember that so keep the prayers coming as I walk this this dark shadow of life. I did walk this morning for 47 min and I got in 2.16 miles before work. 
My classroom is running the AC when there was frost on the cars are you serious? Where is my polar bear fuzzy blanket to wrap up in? I can't even get excited about Hump day b/c I am shaking in my boots and my teeth are chattering! I did walk 2.17 miles in 48 minutes before work though!
I may not be walking super fast but I consistently walk every work day which is way more important to my success. Everything that has happened within the last 2 months even doing that is a success b/c I have not given up. I walked for 45 min. and I got in 2.14 miles before work today. How are you being consistent?
I feel like this is what I will be like at the end of the day b/c my classroom is only about 50 degrees. Anyway I did walk for 47 min and I got in 2.15 miles.
It was an extremely difficult weekend but it is over and I am back to work today. I did not have as much time to walk but I got in 32 min and 1.42 miles so it is still a win.
I am dying laughing, just could not help myself today!
I was determined to walk farther today so I put in 45 min and I got in 2.08 miles before work today. But I did not finish the whole cake! LOL
I am staying positive, played a game with my daughters last night and had fun. I walked at work for 46 min. and I got in 2.11 miles before sitting down to grade papers and gather the last of my things to teach from home. I will miss my classroom.
I plan on moving and going through several boxes in my mom's garage today so I will count that as my exercise. I better get my butt in gear. Make your day a good day.
Our circumstances may be changing currently but we must be willing to change with them and make the best of a poor situation. It is very rainy here this morning. Hopefully if the sun comes out later I will walk on my lunch break since I am officially working from home now.
Next time walk outside in the cold I will dress more warmly, I was very cold and not prepared for the biting wind. My ears got cold but I stayed with it and I got a mile in within 22 min. so I will call that good for the day.
I was not motivated to walk today but I did get out there and I accomplished getting in 1.11 miles in 23 min.
This really spoke to me this morning. You do need to make an active choice to make positive changes in your life even though it is taking a chance. One that is well worth the risk of taking! I woke up way too early today but instead of lying there tossing and turning I got and dressed for the weather and I walked 1.55 miles in 33 minutes outside. But that part of my day is already behind me, I have exercised and I can be proud of it. I will sneak in a nap later on though! LOL
Let us be kind to each other because everyone needs kindness, understanding, and patience right now. It will serve us all better. I did sleep in til like 6 AM this morning but I did not waste my time. I got up and dressed and headed out that door. I am trying to stick my rountine of walking before working even if I work from home now. I was hoping to get in 1.5 miles but I pushed it and I got in 2.10 miles in 45 min. so that is my win for the day.
I woke up early today, not too early though. I took a few moments to read for myself. I love reading for me. I thought about all I needed to accomplish for my students and work today. I wanted to get started but instead I got up and dressed and headed out the door to walk for 34 min and I got in 1.59 miles before tackling work. I decided to make the effort and not an excuse! What is your effort today?
Welcome to the April Fool's joke of the century! Anyone else remember the Oregon Trail game? I could not help myself today! Anyway I did walk 1.81 miles in 38 minutes before work today.
When we are forced to be social distancing take time to still do it right because the quality is important even when no one is watching. I walked 2.06 miles in 41 minutes this morning.
This is my mantra for the day b/c in truth I did not want to get up and out that door for my daily walk. But I knew if I did not do it this morning it would not happen. Even though I only got in 1.56 miles in 34 min. I still got up off my arse and did it and that was a miracle today! I will take that as my win.
This is my mantra for the day b/c in truth I did not want to get up and out that door for my daily walk. But I knew if I did not do it this morning it would not happen. Even though I only got in 1.56 miles in 34 min. I still got up off my arse and did it and that was a miracle today! I will take that as my win.
I walked this morning for 2.06 miles in 44 min. But then at work I put a lot of steps in as well because I am already over 17,574 steps for my day. How are you doing?
I could use some prayers b/c the aftershock is kicking my ass this weekend. I am not sure why but really missing my mom this weekend and I can't seem to get a grip. The tears just keep coming.
We all need a reminder once in a while to get things done, stay focused and be determined to get in your exercise. It was cold this morning but I put on my shoes and headed out that door and I got in 2.03 miles 44 min. I can honestly say that is crossed off my list now! How are you exercising today?
This quote really spoke to me b/c I walked to walk this morning but it was raining and I did not want to walk in that so I will wait as it rains. But I did get up and returned flooring to Menards before work b/c it was on my list of things to accomplish so now that is done. I am beginning my day. Praying the rain stops so that I can walk outside later. 
I worked all day from home, tutored in person and then came home to push myself and walk 2.52 miles in 52 min. How did you push the limits?
This was the sunrise I saw on my walk this morning, so I thought I would share it with you all. I walked 1.55 miles in 33 min. Now it is time for my first Zoom Meeting. Have a blessed day!
God must have known I needed the walk this morning bc it was raining last night when I went to bed. But I woke up a little earlier and I put on my shoes and even though it was blustery and cold I got in 2.01 miles in 42 min. I would say within being home for 15 min. it started to rain again. Thank God for the break in the rain so I could walk and get my exercise in, He knew I really needed it with the stress that is occurring in my life right now.
I was tired after work but I still determined to walk even though I already had 12,000 steps in from work. I walked 1.24 miles in 28 min. not record setting but I still made the effort.
Take time to reflect in Jesus gift to all of us! I am basically alone today and struggling but nothing I can do about it, it is a hard year for me and has nothing to do with COVOID 19. I did walk for 37 min. and got in 1.76 miles before going to work today.
I thought these clouds looked beautiful on my walk this morning. I walked 2.01 miles in 44 min. before starting work today.
Mom I sure do miss you on your birthday! I wish I could hug you and tell you that I love you! Take care of Dad in Heaven too. Mom please look over the girls and Erik they are hurting too. Love Mom and I miss you!
God's idea of a good joke on April 17, 2020 let it snow! Are you serious God? Anyway I walked 2.03 miles in 45 min in the flurries that refused to stop. I guess God has a great sense of humor. I am not sure I do though.
Thought I would share with you all. I am actually at the school, copying, scanning, and trying to create something on Smartboard for my students then back to isolation. But man it feels good to be here. I miss my students though. I will walk later I promise.
I am going to need new shoes soon, even though I did not want to walk tonight I did. I walked 1.5 miles in 31 min. then I still worked on clearing out Mom's garage for about an hour and half.
Sometimes you need to be proud of your journey and not just the goals or reaching your goal. I was not motivated to walk in the cold blustery wind this morning but I did it anyway and I got in 1.5 miles in 30 min. I am proud of myself.
My snack of choice today, is fresh strawberries! They were yummy to say the least. I am hoping to have a salad for lunch.
I have to make peace with knowing that I am trying to walk every day and taking the time to do so. I have to give myself leeway because I have been dealt a terrible loss this year and so not giving up is considered a win. I did walk for 34 min. and I got in 1.60 miles before starting work.
Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine it is so worth the effort. I made the effort to walk this morning and I got in 2.04 miles in 43 min. 
I struggle to sleep frequently I can't turn my mind off because I have so much on it. I can fall asleep but if I wake up I struggle to fall back to sleep. I was up for over an hour last night. I woke up too late to walk before work so I will walk after work today.
After work today even though I did not want to walk, I did it. I ended up walking for 45 min. and I got in 2.11 miles too. I am proud that I made the effort today.
I walked 1.65 miles in 35 min before going to work today. Then at work I knocked out about 18,000 steps so in honesty my feet are hurting. But I made a good effort today on my steps.
I am setting a new goal today to get 19,000 steps for the day. I started it by walking 2.11 miles in 46 min. before going to work. I usually average 11,000-13,000 at my weekend job so I am hoping it is attainable. What is your goal today?
I have to have the determination and hard work to make my dreams a reality. Therefore I pushed a bit farther this morning and I walked for 54 min. and I got in 2.50 miles. How are you achieving your dreams and goals?
Enjoy your Hump Day I started mine with a 2.07 mile walk in 45 min. How will you make yours great?
I have to work at my school to close up my classroom for the summer and tackle an IEP. I decided I would still walk the hallways like I use to bc no one is here. Well I rocked it out like no one could. I got in 2 miles in 38 min. I did not have to worry about dogs, uneven pavement, or cars so I could focus on walking faster and not so much my safety; hence I can walk faster.
I may not be racing to the finish line but oh wait it is not a race! It is a lifestyle change therefore small progress is still progress. I lost 2 lbs this week so I am excited. This morning I pushed myself to walk 2.3 miles in 46 min. before working from home again. How are you making progress?
I have the perseverance to continue trying to walk every day and to keep moving forward. I moved furniture last night for 2 hours so I am sore today but I still got up and I walked for 49 min and I got in 2.21 miles. How are you perseverancing? 
I walked yesterday and saw this beautiful sight before driving 11 hours. I walked 1.63 miles in 35 min.
Today I walked to the beach for my exercise talk about beautiful. I walked 2.75 miles in 1 hour. Now it is now to focus on working, have a blessed day.
My attitude is one that I can make a difference within my life by keep focusing on the positive changes, whether it is walking everyday or making better food choices. I got the water thing down pat. I did walk 1.54 miles in 34 min before work today. If I am extra motivated I will walk after work as well.
Good morning I took a breezy walk down to the beach this morning. It was a 3.27 mile walk in 70 min. I am glad I took the walk this morning vs. this afternoon. I know I have more energy in the morning vs. in the afternoon. How are you making the difference in your life?
I have really been putting in the steps while visiting my boyfriend in Virginia. Will probably need new shoes soon. I went back out tonight and walked another 1.07 miles in 23 min.
I was pushing limits this morning when I got lost! LOL Anyway I walked 3.55 miles in 75 min. before starting work. How are you pushing your limits?
I am really struggling with Mother's Day coming up and my mom not being here so I need some extra prayers. I did walk down to the beach again this morning 3.25 miles in 69 min.
I took my last walk down to the beach b/c I have to head home tomorrow. I walked 2.75 miles in 59 min but dang it was cold at 41 degrees.
I made it home safely last night. I remember why I do not like to walk as far in the mornings at home, it is cold here. It is May but it was only 35 degrees out and that is not encouraging for long walks in the morning. LOL But I was determined so I set out to walk 3 miles and I did it in 65 min even though I feel like a popsicle now. I thought the sunrise in the clouds was pretty so I wanted to share it with you all. I am missing the beach and my boyfriend.
I will share my cake with you! Oh wait no I won't we are all in Quarantine. Anyway it was only 33 degrees in May as I walked 3.01 miles in 64 min. on my birthday so that is how I started my day. How are you starting your day?
I may walk slowly but I continue to do so every day in that fact alone is a win. Today I walked farther and I got in 3.45 miles in 70 min.
I was determined to get a few miles in at the school today b/c it is raining cats and dogs out there. I walked for 45 min. in the building and I got in 2.09 miles.
I am not sure why today, maybe the weather was better. It was warmer and not rainy but I decided to push my limits and walked 4.03 miles in 85 min. Can I die now? LOL How are you going beyond your limits?
I had to be to work by 8 AM but I still walked before hand so I got in 2 miles in 43 min. and after work currently at 24,000 steps so I can say my exercise is complete. But the sunrise was beautiful so I wanted to share it with you.
I got up and walked 3.15 miles in 66 min. before going to work this morning even though I am sore. Look what God rewarded me with today! I just thought it was so beautiful. I am writing a test for my students before going to my 2nd job that I work on weekends. Have a blessed day!
In all truth I was disappointed in myself yesterday, so therefore I gave it more effort today. I know I have more energy in the morning and if I want a good walk it has to be in the morning. I set my goal today to walk 2.5 miles but instead I walked 2.76 miles in 58 min. that is the effort I expect out of myself. What type of effort do you expect out of yourself?
I had a long day but before leaving for work I did walk 2.28 miles in 48 min. After that it was a rough day so I could use some prayers.
I think it is important to being committed to your dreams vs. your comfort zone. I was more determined today and I walked 3.27 miles in 68 min. it was more committment because of the effort and time. I am gearing up for work. What are you committing to?
I have to pretend I am on the beach in some beautiful warm weather bc in truth it is still cold in Ohio and we are almost through May. Anyway I still got out there and I walked 3.09 miles in 66 min. Where are you pretending to be?
I thought this was cute Covid Cure! Hope I don't get arrested for indecent exposure!
I miss my daughter today as she is 200 hundred miles away on her 20th birthday. Love you Kimba! I did walk 3.29 miles in 70 min. this morning before going to work. 
Make the best of your situation whatever it is. I did get out there and I walked 2.75 miles in 58 min. before going to work again. Last night after work I rode the mower for 70 min. to get the lawn mowed before it rained again.
Remember to thank a veteran today, it is because of them we are here! I was crazy and walked 4.01 miles in 79 min before starting work today!
I challenged myself this morning before 8 AM! First off I walked 3.14 miles in 59 min. can we say speedy walk? What was I think as I could not catch my breath? Then I ate a quick bite and by 7 AM I was at my old home packing up totes and loading my car to either take to storage or bring to my new home all before 8 AM.
I am extremely sore from moving furniture for 5 hours yesterday. My feet are tired and so are my muscles, but I did not use that as an excuse to not walk this morning. I still got up after only 3 hours of broken sleep and I walked 2.29 miles in 50 min.
When you don't feel like eating healthy remember you are worth it. When you don't feel like working out remember you are worth it. When you look in the mirror remember you are worth making the changes for. I did not feel like walking this morning but I am worth it, so I laced up my shoes and I walked 3.02 miles in 61 minutes. I plan on making healthy choices for my meals today too. Remember you are worth it!
It takes great work, determination, strength, and perseverance to really make changes in your life. I was not feeling it this morning but I still got up and I walked for 3.04 miles in 64 min.knowing at work I will still probably walk 13,000 steps.
Heck I think I am crazy, so much for other people thinking I am crazy! My feet hurt from yesterday but I still managed to get up and I walked 3 miles in 65 min. but am scheduled to work again so it will probably be another day of 22,000-23,000 steps. I had a greek yogurt and raspberries for breakfast.
I am having a difficult year to say the least but I rely of God to see me through. I am supper busy with getting grades in, finishing up IEP's at the school today but I still made time to walk 2.64 miles in 55 min. before driving an hour to school to get those things accomplished. How are you relying on God to help you on your journey?
I am looking for my inner strength but I guess I need to dig a bit deeper as I am having a rough day to say the least. I got disturbing news so I am trying to take it in stride. I did walk this morning I did 3.15 miles in 66 min.
I wish I could say it is getting better but the struggle is real but so is God, so I will keep turning to Him. I did get out there this morning and walk 3.53 miles in 74 min. I am staying at the school today until the work is done, even if that means 10 PM.
This was my sunrise as I was walking 3.5 miles in 75 min. today. My goals are to finish getting my daughter's room for her. Reorganizing mine as well. Praying I can accomplish all of that. Plus I have a few errands to run as well.
The 3 P's as I will call them really spoke to me this morning! It takes persistence, positive attitude, and patience to see the results of all your hard work. I got up after a night of nightmares and still walked 3.5 miles in 74 min. How are you incorporating the three P's in your life?
I am ready for a cold shower I was a fool and decided I did not have enough steps in today. I foolishly went for another hot walk and got in 1.2 miles in 25 min. Now I am hot and sweaty.
I may not have it all figured out but that is okay as long as I keep moving forward and keep exercising. I keep making healthier choices then I am moving in the right direction. I got up and walked 3.57 miles in 75 min before work today. How are you moving in the right direction?
I drove 800 miles today in 13.5 hours to pick up my youngest daughter and then I walked 2.25 miles in 48 min. in 92 degree weather. Can we say exhausted?
It is important to make a difference in the world and in people's lives. Frequently I send out cards to friends or relatives to let them know I care. I know it is old fashioned but st least it is not a bill coming in the mail. LOL Maybe I brightened day that was dreary, who knows. How are you making a difference? I also got up and walked 3.2 miles in 68 min. before starting my day.
Keep pushing forward because it is important. I got up and I walked 3.56 mi. in 75 min. I just keep pushing forward and I keep working on my 21 day indoor challenge even though several evenings I don't want to do those core exercises but I just push through anyway. How do you keep pushing through?
It just poured rain last night about 2-3 AM so I was hesitate to go walking but I know if I don't do it in the morning I don't like to do it. I got out there and I wish I had my phone b/c God rewarded me with a real rainbow, I had to settle for finding a picture of one on the internet to share today. It was a blessing and the promise that things will be okay that I needed. I did walk 3.3 miles in 70 min. How are things looking up for you?
What you are doing today will improve tomorrow, so make today count! I took that extra time this morning and I walked 4.3 miles in 89 min. What are you doing to make it count for tomorrow?
I needed this reminder on Monday and thought you might need it as well. I got up and walked 3.6 miles in 75 min. I already took a few lawn mower tires to be repaired to the shop this morning. I ordered the back 2 tires for the mower. I plan on cleaning my bathroom. I will also continue cleaning my living room. Not an exciting day but a necessary one. How are you changing your life?
This spoke to me today bc I want to inspire and encourage people to not give up on their hopes, dreams, and goals on this journey. Even though I did not feel like walking this morning I did it anyway I got in 3.3 miles in 70 min. How are you inspiring ppl?
Sometimes in life we need to slow down a bit. Yesterday was busy for me and I am more tired today. Inhale the peace and I will try to exhale the worry, it is easier said than done. But I will try. I have a few goals to accomplish today. I did get up and I walked 3.65 miles in 77 min though so that is already accomplished.
I have decided to declutter my mom's house and my own house. I will also declutter my mind and heart. I will start collecting memories vs. things. How will you collect moments? I also walked 3.75 mi in 80 min. this morning.
This is my motto I live by b/c when I get out there and get my early morning walk in like this morning, the rest of my day is blessed my exercise is done! LOL I pushed it this morning and I got in 4.32 miles in 91 min. How are you making your day blessed?
I am grateful I only have to live one day at a time and the future only comes at me one day at a time. I did not sleep well, so I will take a nap later but I still got up and I walked 3.3 miles in 71 min. I am hoping to go through more of mom's things today in the the garage and the living room. Why are you grateful we only live 1 day at a time?
My dad will have been gone almost 10 years now, a day does not go by that I don't miss him but especially on Father's Day. Know that you are loved and missed dad. Hug mom for me as well. I did get out there and I walked 4.2 miles in 90 min. If your dad is still around appreciate him today.
I really tried to get out there this morning to walk before my training for math but the rain got the better of me. Therefore I only got on 0.79 miles in 17 min before I was completely drenched and called it quits. I will try later today if the rain stops.
I was on the road to success this morning bc I got in 3.75 miles in 80 min way better than yesterday. The sun was shining too. LOL But last night after the rain stopped I got back out there and I got in 2.08 miles in 44 min. so the rain only detoured me. How are you being successful?
I am struggling to be accountable for tracking my food so someone keep me accountable today please! I believe it is holding me back from losing weight. I did track my breakfast already. I did get out there and I walked 4.3 miles in 90 min. What do you need help being accountable for?
You have moments in life that you seem to be waiting for to be perfect, don't wait, enjoy the moment. Take your moment and make it perfect for you! I did start tracking my breakfast already. I did walk 3.8 miles in 82 min. this morning. How will you make your moment perfect?
Take time to reflect on what you accomplish today! That is important! I am not going to worry about being over on my calories yesterday but proud that I tracked it all. I have already started tracking my food for the day. I walked 4.11 miles in 89 min. I plan on going through more of mom's things and organizing my bedroom more. It is truly a process and one that takes time. What are you accomplishing today?
I may not have walked my fastest today but I walked and even that is closer to my goals bc I am consistently excerising. I am not not there yet but I am a bit closer than I was yesterday. Even though I forgot to finish tracking my food yesterday, I went back and did it this morning. I have already tracked my breakfast. I am making the effort. I walked 3.76 mi. in 82 min. How are you closer to your goals?
The struggle is real today b/c I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and I ended up with a migraine. I understand the importance of getting my teeth, even though it gives me a migraine every time. I did walk 3.2 mi in 69 min.
I enjoyed the sun a bit today. I did walk 3.51 mi in 75 min though. I also worked on getting my mom's car fixed for my daughter as well. 
I may only be making slow progress but it is still progress and I am not quitting! I lost another 1 lb. I think I am down 8 lbs total which is slow progress but overall still progress. It is still 8 lbs lighter. I am still walking every day and I have tried to add core strength exercises since June 1st and I have stuck with it.
Can hardly believe you left the world 10 years ago today! Where did that time go? There is not a day that goes by that I don't miss you. I know Mom joined you this year so hug her for me. Know that I love you and you were the best Dad to me. I did walk 4.25 miles 92 min. this morning.
Take time to enjoy the day with your family and your friends. Enjoy being in the present with them. Remember the good times and even the bad but make more beautiful memories. As I take my 2 daughters to the cementery today per their request we will be reflective upon what we lost, but we will still have each other to hold on too. They are all 3 precious too me, even if my one will not be with us today b/c she has to work. I did walk 3.75 mi. in 82 min this morning.
For everyone on this journey, stay strong! You have got the strength to keep going and to make those positive choices within your life. It is so well worth in the end. Take time to reflect upon where you started and where you have come so far. I got up did my core exercises and I walked 3.76 miles in 81 min. b/c I am prepping for my colonscopy later today that is scheduled tomorrow. I will get through this first one and trust in God that everything comes back normal.
This spoke to me this morning b/c I have been working harder at losing weight and honestly tracking my food. I also need to be kind to people bc it may make the difference in their lives. I walked 3.3 miles in 72 min and I have to tutor and start setting up for the garage sale as well. I will be busy for sure. How are you working hard and being kind?
I am setting up for my Estate/Garage Sale today b/c the sale is on Thur. and Fri. so I am sure I will have lots of steps and exercise in for sure. I did walk 3.65 miles in 80 min. before starting that as well.
Remember you are capable of achieving greatness on this journey. I have officially lost 10 pounds! Woohoo! Can I throw a party? I know it is not a lot but it is still 10 pounds gone. I am proud of my small success b/c it took effort and hard work. I did walk 3.75 miles in 81 min. this morning. I am headed out for another day of garage sale. Enjoy your hot and sunny day. What are you capable of?
It is hard to lose weight but so worth the effort and it may take a long time but that is okay! I weighed myself again today and I lost another 1lb. woohoo it may be slow but it is coming off and I am not trying to find it again. It is worth the hard work. I walked 4.15 miles in 87 min. I am still doing my core exercises at night before going to bed.
Not an image of me but still as I walked in the rain for 90 min. this morning which I do not enjoy. I got in 4.2 miles. Then tonight I walked another 1.09 miles in 32 min. Plus I did my core exercises. I ran my garage sale all day today. What was your excuse for Not exercising?
I am trying to embrace this quote today. I am enjoying summer as much as I can. I get out in the sun b/c I need the sun. I am exercising and making the effort to lose weight. I am enjoying my time with my youngest daughter. But at the same time I am still enduring going through mom's estate b/c it is the time I have to go through it as school is out. I did get out and walk 3.76 miles in 81 min. before my garage sale again today. How are you enjoy your summer?
I decided to take a different path today when walking, it was my road less traveled for sure and ended up being 4.6 miles which I walked in 97 min. I also donated the small stuff to goodwill that did not sell in the garage sale. What path are you following?
I have decided it is okay to self care by exercising and eating healthier bc then I can give the world a better me. I have more energy leftover to give and a better attitude as well. How are you self caring? I walked 3.65 miles in 79 min. to start my day.
I am cleaning my mom's walk in closet but it is 10 times worse than this picture I found online. It will take days but I am determined, but it is emotionally. I am hoping to reorganize and put my own clothing in there instead of my mom's. I did walk 3.75 miles in 81 min. this morning.
This was such an amazing sight to see yesterday with my daughter. Truly a work of art and history for our country. I got up and did my core exercises already. I also took another scenic walk for 87 min. And got in 4.2 miles. How are you enjoying your day?
I saw Crazy Horse as well, it was amazing. I had to drive 600 miles and over 10 hours in the car today, but I still did my core exercises and I walked 2.02 miles in 44 min. Now I am going to relax as I miss my daughter bc she went back w her brother who she lives with. I will miss her.
Beautiful picture of the Koi fish and turtles at the Reptile museum my daughter insisted we go visit the other day. I got up and rocked out 3.56 miles in 78 min today. Hoping to go swimming later as well. I fly home tomorrow.
Beautiful picture of the Koi fish and turtles at the Reptile museum my daughter insisted we go visit the other day. I got up and rocked out 3.56 miles in 78 min today. Hoping to go swimming later as well. I fly home tomorrow.
I flew home today and almost missed my connecting flight but I did not. After arriving home to plumbing problems and calling the plumber to fix it. I finally got a chance to walk 1.01 miles in 22 min.I am headed to bed early tonight.
I found this image on the internet, bc it has been a day. I was driving home from the grocery store when my AC in my car went out, the battery light came on, the brake light came on, and the engine light came on. My boyfriend video chatted with me and we think I threw a belt. I now have to have my car towed to the shop. I feel like I can't win for lose. I did walk this morning for 82 min for 3.86 mi.
I am trying to stay positive today and to make the best of my situation. My daughter let me borrow her car to pay bills that had to be paid today. My car is not fixed yet but hopefully tomorrow. I have 2 important doctor appointments tomorrow that I need to attend. I am praying my daughter will let me use her car again. I did walk 3.65 miles this morning in 77 min.
Woohoo I am doing my Happy Dance my car is fixed it was just missing a belt cost $233 to fix. But now I am packing to go to Virginia to see my boyfriend in the morning, a 700 miles drive. I did walked 3.26 mi in 69 min.
I walked 73 min and 3.4 miles to the beach ended up in the rain for the last mile but it did not matter. The smells and sight of the ocean was truly a balm to my soul and worth the drive. Plus I love seeing my boyfriend.
I am sharing a pic of me, which I rarely do. It is my last day with my boyfriend and at the beach. I will head home tomorrow and start getting ready for school and teaching again. I did my core exercises this morning and I did walk 4 miles in 85 min.
I am trying to be consistent with my walking and my core exercise in hopes it will make a difference in my life. In hopes that the greatness will come along the the way. I pushed it this morning and I walked 4.08 miles in 86 min. i am at the school creating bulletin boards for my classroom today, hoping to get all of them completed but we will see. How are you achieving greatness? 
I love my morning walks even if it is just in the countryside and not on the beach like I prefer. I really pushed it today before coming into the school to tackle my classroom today. I walked .51 miles in 96 min. What is your blessing for the day? I am really upset with a friend for disrespecting me but trying to let it go, but the struggle is real for me. I know I need to turn it over to God as well.
I am really working on my bulletin boards and trying to finish them up today, but it is seriously a process. I had physical therapy this morning and I walked 3.36 miles in 72 min. How are you making things happen?
I went and cleaned out my mom's clothes from her closet, very emotional. I gave a lot of it to Goodwill. I walked 3.78 mi. in 82 min this morning.
Well it is official I have teacher work days so here I am trying to get things around for school. But I did walk before coming in and I got in 3.72 miles in 79 min.
I was struggling to get up early, actually laid back down for an hour. Therefore I only had time to walk for 33 min. and got in 1.56 miles before starting work. I will try to squeeze in a couple more miles throughout my day when I need to get up and stretch.
I found this tired soul saying and thought if I needed it, surely someone else did too. We are frequently tired, fed up, and close to breaking but we can do this and we are strong enough to pull through and keep going. we are strong together. Keep fighting you are worth it! I walked 3.71 miles in 79 min starting at 4:30 AM b/c I need to start that early in order to be on time for work. Find your strength bc you are worth it!
I am not destined to be successful but more determined to be successful and I have been rocking out my walks lately. This morning I got out there and did 4.1 miles in 85 min. I am proud of myself. I am headed off to church. Make the best of your day! How will you determine your success?
I am not destined to be successful but more determined to be successful and I have been rocking out my walks lately. This morning I got out there and did 4.1 miles in 85 min. I am proud of myself. I am headed off to church. Make the best of your day! How will you determine your success?
I am giving a shout out to my 6th grade team bc they are awesome! I am looking forward to teaching with them again. I am in my classroom organizing my student files today. I did go to physical therapy this morning and I walked 3.6 miles in 78 min.
I am trying to get organized and ready for school, overwhelmed to say the least but I keep plugging away. I did walk 3.75 miles in 75 min before coming to work today.
Working hard on creating my lesson plans and a power point for the first day of school. Before work started today I walked 4.25 miles in 90 min.
I am struggling on this Monday for sure. Physical therapy kicked my butt. I did walk 3.62 miles in 76 min before that though. Now I am trying to buckle down for school and to get ready for my students tomorrow.
Today is my first day with students, praying all goes well. We will see! I had to cut back on the time I walked but at least i still took time to walk. i got in 3.15 mi. in 67 min. Male it a great first day of Sept.
It was rainy outside so therefore I decided to walk at my school on there freshly waxed floors. Except my feet are terrible on waxed floors and I keep tripping, thank goodness I did not fall. i did walk 3.09 miles in 69 min. How did you start your day? 
This really caught my attention this morning, b/c it is so very true. A thought can change your whole day. Think about all you have accomplished vs. your failures. Like I was able to walk 3.2 miles in 67 min. before coming to school today. I will make it a great day for my students. I may be tired but I don't have to reflect that in my attitude.
I made it through the first week of school I say that is an accomplishment plus I still exercised every morning. I do not like my alarm going off at 4 AM but I was determined to not make excuses b/c I know if I don't do it before school then it will not happen. I made a point to make sure it happened. I am proud of myself. I walked for 69 min. and I got in 3.31 mi. this morning. What did you accomplish this week?
During the morning walk I saw this and it was beautiful. I was not really feeling my walk but I did walk 2.6 miles in 56 min. anyway.
Don't limit yourself bc then you will never find out how far you could truly go. It was rainy and therefore I decided to walk at school so I set my Fitbit for 3 miles but then I said 5 min. My friend arrived and as I talked to her in her room I kept pacing in her room and then we walked to the office I never stopped til I had 3.75 miles in at 83 min all before school started! I guess I pushed my limits? How are you pushing yours today?
Don't limit yourself bc then you will never find out how far you could truly go. It was rainy and therefore I decided to walk at school so I set my Fitbit for 3 miles but then I said 5 min. My friend arrived and as I talked to her in her room I kept pacing in her room and then we walked to the office I never stopped til I had 3.75 miles in at 83 min all before school started! I guess I pushed my limits? How are you pushing yours today?
One ripple can have a lasting effect! Therefore my ripple is to walk everyday and it has lasting effects that are positive. I walked at school today for 77 min and I got in 3.53 miles before my day really started. I was hungry after that so I ate my banana. What is your ripple effect?
Reflecting this morning on my choices and thinking of making better or different choices. My life is a reflection of the choices I made good or bade but at least I have an opportunity to change my choice and have a different reflection. What is your reflection saying to you? I did walk 3.51 miles in 76 min. before school started.
This is my Friday Face even though I am exhausted. I turned off my alarm and slept for a few more min. which I rarely do. But I still walked 3.54 miles in 78 min. before starting my teaching day. What is your Friday Face about today?
Take time to remember those who gave up their lives in the name of freedom for all those left behind. Say a prayer for those families who lost loved ones on that fateful day. Remember that our country pulled together b/c of our leader that day!
Today is my youngest daughter's birthday she turns 17 400 miles away from her mama. I am sure missing her fiercely today. We have grown closer over the past three years so I respect her decision to live with her brother, I just don't have to like it. I will call her after she gets off work. But my heart aches to still be there to celebrate the life I brought into this world. She means everything to mean. I love her so very much. I did walk 3.62 miles in 79 min this morning.
I was not feeling it this morning bc I am tired but also b/c it is Monday, but I did not use that excuse and neither will you. Put your big girl pants on and keep marching to your own music. I only wanted to walk 3 miles but I kept talking to my friend so I got in 3.55 miles in 74 min. In my things to accomplish today exercise is honestly crossed off! Yeah.
I needed this for myself bc I needed the encouragement to continue going on. I need to remember how far I have come. I have overcome battles that seemed impossible but I survived even if barely. My life right now is a struggle but I know with God's help I will get through this as well. I will raise up my head and say "I Got This!" please know we are here for each other. I did walk 3.65 miles in 80 min. before work today.
Oh my goodness this had me rolling this morning b/c with all the students trying to access the internet, it is either too slow or not working. What would we do w/o the internet, I know pick up a book. LOL Anyway I did walk 3.59 mi. in 76 min before school.
I am honestly struggling as i try to get through my week. This picture is so me and I ruined my friend's day when I told her it was Thur. I did still manage to walk 3.04 miles in 70 min.
It has been a rough week! But I managed to make it through. I did walk this morning as well and I got in 3.43 miles in 72 min.
This spoke to me on this Monday morning! I did get out there and I walked 3.02 miles in 68 min, not my greatest time but I was still out there walking and that is what counts. What is your Monday mindset?
It is important to be strong but not rude about it. Be kind to people they need your kindness not your weakness. Be humble about your life and yet not timid about your accomplishments either, it is a fine line. Be proud of how far you have come on this journey without being arrogant. Words to live by and to inspire by. I did walk 3.54 miles in 76 min and I share it to inspire others and to hold myself accountable. How are you inspiring others?
When you choose to live a healthier lifestyle the life you gain is more important than even the weight you lose, remember that! I was dragging this morning but I still managed to get in 3.31 mi in 72 min before sitting down to work and teach. Have a healthy day. How are you choosing a healthier life?
It has been a long week and i am grateful it is Friday but another day to get through for sure! I did walk 3.66 miles in 80 min. before sitting down at my computer so that is way positive. How are you starting your Friday right even if your tired?
I woke up too early but instead of wasting my day I tied up my shoes and i got out there for 97 minutes and stated I can do it and I got in 4.5 miles. Woohoo on a Sat. Then I drove to watch my student play football, they lost but i was supportive and that is what matters. I am tackling an IEP today until it is done. I can do this! What are you doing?
I just keep fighting the fight no matter how long it will take me to get healthy. It could take years, that is okay, I could go very slowly but I am still here fighting the good fight. I was motivated to walk 4 miles this morning but I kept going til I had in 4.77 miles in 103 min. so I am proud that I kept on fighting. What are you fighting for?
I keep telling myself that my persistence in walking will eventually pay off. My effort that is a little more will make the difference! My hopeless failures will turn into successes. This is a life log journey so I have a lifetime of persistence to get it right. What are you being persistence with? I did walk 3.5 mi in 76 min before school started today.
I keep telling myself that I think I can I think I can continue making progress on my healthy journey. There will be good days and bad days it is just part of the process. i did walk 3.52 miles in 77 min before work started though.
This spoke to me this morning bc it is important to enjoy the little things while they are happening because in the long run it ends up being the bigger things that were important in life. I set out to walk 3.5 miles before work but ended up getting in 3.8 miles instead. What little thing will you enjoy. I am going to enjoy that I have great co-workers to work with overall.
Thought we could use a bit of new insight into TGIF. Gave me something new to think about for sure. These are also great qualities to embrace. I woke up way too early but I did not waste my time instead I got out there and walked in the 45 degree weather before work and I got in 4.1 miles in 82 min. How are you making your Friday great?
I walked 4.15 miles yesterday in the blustery cold while waiting for my car to be fixed and I slept terrible last night. I have lost my mojo to get out there and walk this morning, when someone finds it please kick its butt and send right back to me. I need it to get my walk in today.
I walked 4.15 miles yesterday in the blustery cold while waiting for my car to be fixed and I slept terrible last night. I have lost my mojo to get out there and walk this morning, when someone finds it please kick its butt and send right back to me. I need it to get my walk in today.
Thanks for the encouraging words yesterday, I went to my friend's place grabbed their dog, Penny and harnessed her up and we took a 2 mile walk last evening. Today before work I walked 3.5 miles in 78 min. I plan on having a decent mon. How is your mojo back?
Welcome to fall and learning to let go of bad habits. What bad habit are you letting go of? I am letting go of putting myself down and not believing in myself. I need to believe in myself more. I can make a difference in my life and those around me. I walked 3.52 mi. in 80 min before school.
This spoke to me this morning as I was crazy. I decided to wear my cheetah dress with my bright teal and hot pink tennis shoes and walked 4.1 miles in 88 minutes outside in the blustery wind. I had my hoodie on with the hood up and looked hilarious but I did it. My best days are yet to come. Yes I changed into my black dress boots to teach in for the day. What are you fighting through to make the best days?
This is my motto for the day, I am sticking with it. I only wanted to walk 3.0 b/c I was not feeling it this morning but then I just kept going until I hit 3.5 miles in 84 min. Not a great time but I still did it. What are you sticking to?
This truly struck me this morning as I pushed my limits and I walked for 4.26 mi. in 94 min all before work. Therefore I have my 12,000 steps in before starting work! Go Me! that is a way to start a Friday! How are you taking care of yourself?
This quote spoke to me today and I needed it b/c I am feeling weak, but in truth that will make me stronger I just don't realize it yet. I have been afraid but I muddle through it so I appear fearless. Let me be Simba and laugh in the face of danger. I learn from my foolish mistakes therefore gaining wisdom. How are you strong? I also walked 4.5 mi in 96 min before going to church.
I am trying to stay positive on this Monday bc in truth I am tired. I am determined to make the best of the situation how about you? I started my day with a 4.27 mi walk in 92 min.
I walk alone at 2 AM when I can't sleep! It was a rough night but at least I was productive! I got in 94 min and 4.5 miles.
I set my goal this morning to walk 4.0 but that was not enough and I ended up 4.5 miles in 97 min so I guess I was pushing my boundaries and the goal I set for myself. I just kept going. How are you pushing your limits?
This quote spoke volumes to me this morning b/c so frequently we think we can't do enough. But sometimes it is a call, a card, just sitting by that person and letting them know you are there shows them the difference. Be the difference today in someone's life! My friend's challenged me in my Fitbit and I really pushed my limits I got in 5.03 miles in 106 minutes before work. Go me!
I thought we could all use a little Monday compassion. I did walk 3 miles in 65 min before work. 
Wonderful Wednesday thoughts. This just struck me as thought provoking so I thought I would share. i did walk 3.05 miles in 69 min this morning.
There have been challenges but I am up to facing them. I am wise enough to find solutions, if I can't I have friends to help me. I am capable to complete the tasks that are needed to get done. We are strong together! My goal for walking today was 3.5 mi. but instead I just kept going and I got in 4.75 miles in 106 min. all before work. I hit my 12,000 step goal all before 7:30 AM the sky is the limit! How are you strong enough?
I had trouble sleeping this morning so I did not waste that time, instead I was dedicated to walking farther and getting things accomplished at work. The weather was beautiful as well. I set a goal to walk 4.5 miles before work today but I was dedicated enough to go past it and I got in 5.5 miles in 2 hours. I already have in 14,284 steps before 7:30 AM in the morning when I start work! Go Me! How are you dedicated?
A beautiful day that is dear to me!
My favorite animals in the whole world!
I have lost 15 pounds here from my starting point!
Lost 25 pounds here! My currentweight 217.
Another side picture of 25 pounds lighter weighing 217.
Stormy Blizzard my White German Shephard!
Easter April 2011
Weight lost 45 lbs.
Easter 2 April 2011
Current weight 197
Lost 45 lbs.
1st 5K Aug. 20, 2011
Before the race
Current weight 189
53 lbs lost
After my 1st 5K
Current weight 189
Lost 53 pounds
Sept. 9, 2011 56 pounds gone!
Just a bit over a year and 60 pounds gone! Pat on my back!
Apple Bottoms with room to spare
Side View of Apple Bottoms
New Boots from Christmas 2011
Malibu Pilates Chair
Lost 70 pounds Feb. 2012 Pants I started with in Sept. 2010
70 pounds gone! Pants I use to wear in Sept. 2010. Huge difference
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