What Kind of Walker Are You?

About.com has this wonderful quiz to help you determine "what kind of walker" you are. Not everyone is the same and it's nice to know what your style and preferences are before starting a serious walking program. Regardless of your "kind of walker", you need to focus on the fact that you're doing this to help you live a longer and healthier life. Even if you don't like walking outside or on a treadmill because it hurts so much, start by working out in a local pool. Many community centers, health clubs, YWCA's and even some hospitals with fitness centers offer a pool aerobics program. You don't have to sign up for them if you don't want to but check to make sure you can utilize their pool when the class is through. Follow your daily walking time in the pool, and remember to mark your walking map distance to your final destination. Walking in a pool means less stress on your body and a great way to jump start your walking program. Follow the link above to find out "what kind of walker" you really are and go with it. Happy Walking!

I Saw It!

Today, for the first time in months, I actually saw my treadmill. No, really I did! After my last post, and being on vacation, I never followed through with my own plan to start walking everyday. Yesterday being a travel day wore me out and today just getting things put away and back in order, walking was not a priority. I promise, however, that tomorrow I am going to get my backside in gear. I really hate being overweight and not having my clothes fit properly. :-( So for the rest of this week and next, here's the plan (remember that I'm walking to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and my total mileage is 1124):

WEEK 1

Thursday - April 29th - 20 minutes
Friday - April 30th - 20 minutes
Saturday - May 1st - 20 minutes
Sunday - May 2nd - 30 minutes
Monday - May 3rd - OFF - no walking
Tuesday - May 4th - 20 minutes
Wednesday - May 5th - 20 minutes

WEEK 2

Thursday - May 6th - 25 minutes
Friday - May 7th - 20 minutes
Saturday - May 8th - 20 minutes
Sunday - May 9th - 35 minutes
Monday - May 10th - OFF - no walking
Tuesday - May 11th - 20 minutes
Wednesday - May 12th - 25 minutes

TOTAL MILEAGE FOR 2 WEEKS IS - 275

I should be able to reach my goal in 7 weeks, which is around June 16th. Wish me luck and let me know what your walking goal is so that I can cheer you on!

Walking For Life

We all know that without exercising, our bodies just don't function as well as we age. I've found that walking is my way of keeping my heart in good working order as well as making the rest of my body work at a much better capacity. My challenge to you is to stop procrastinating and do what you know you should to live a longer, healthier life. If you're up for it let's do a "walk" across the United States. "Leaving" from your home, for every minute you walk count it as a mile. Pick your final destination of any place that you'd like, mine will be Disney World in Orlando, Florida because I'm a real Disney fan. And because I live in the Virgin Islands, I'll be "treading water" for most of my trip. "lol" Seriously though, for every mile between my home and Mickey Mouse's, whether it's technically over water or not, every minute I walk will bring me closer to my destination. So send me a comment so I know you're joining me on this great "Walk for Life". Good luck to you and happy walking.