2,112 steps and 1.68 miles
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
United States
October 19, 2018 10:17am CST
It's not exactly what I had expected, but it did get close to a goal I set for myself this morning. It was chilly out there, only about 40 degrees. I didn't feel it with my layers on and with me walking.
I took a different route this morning, sort of. My neighborhood is similar to a T in shape, not quite as there are a lot of side roads, and the T is more of a circle, but you get the gist. There are a few cul de sac roads that end in a dead end but most of the roads connect to each other and the main road of the neighborhood.
This gives me a lot of options to walk without going too far into the neighborhood, which is considerably large.
I'll go a slightly different route this evening when I get home from my evening walk.
My Personal Goal : 2,500 steps and burning atleast 200 calories.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Oct 18
You can always walk around inside the home.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
You wouldn't say that if you saw the condition of this house.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Oct 18
I wonder how many I burned yesterday. Although I also had McDonald's for lunch. So they probably cancelled each other out.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
Yes, probably. Have you tried Mcdonald's Parfait? They are delicious. I had one the other day.
@thislittlepennyearns (58103)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
19 Oct 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I don't like the parfaits. I've never really been a fan of parfaits. I did get free French fries with the trick or treat thing.
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@snowy22315 (169562)
• United States
19 Oct 18
Congrats, that is what I should be doing..maybe this afternoon..we can take the dog for a walk.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
@snowy22315 Even just walking up the road and back is progress, ya know? How cold was it outside for you this morning?
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
I try to find little ways to encourage me. Posting my results here and on facebook helps. If I have music to listen to I tend to want to stay out for longer.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
20 Oct 18
There are several ways to burn about 200 calories in under than one hour. Jumping rope 10 to 15 minutes (this is something I love). Climbing stairs 30 minutes. Walk briskly 45 minutes. Swimming 30 minutes. Biking 30 minutes. All things we can easily do.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Oct 18
You know, every year I say "this is the year that I am going to get myself a bike" but I never end up doing that. I really want to get a bike because I feel as if I would also cycle more than I do walk.
I have this little pedal thing that my grandmother bought several years back. It's not a stationary bike, it's just a set of pedals on a metal frame. The problem with that is finding the right chair to sit in and that it only works the legs.
Jumping Rope isn't a bad idea. I once had a hulla hoop and I would try to do that but I was not very good at it.
All in all, for me atleast, the bike would be more sensible. I have hilly areas in my neighborhood that would work my leg and thigh muscles on a bike.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Oct 18
@LadyDuck Yes the pedals on a metal frame were more tiring for me. I didn't feel as if I got a good work out or exercise because it was a lot of work to do and not comfortable either. Perhaps it was just me,
We used to have stationary exercise equipment. I would like to have a stationary bike again but there really is no room for it.
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@LadyDuck (457249)
• Switzerland
20 Oct 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum I also had a set of pedals on a metal frame, but it was not good. I have a stationary bike in the basement. The hula hop is a good idea, it's so long time that I do not use mine.
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@Marilynda1225 (79567)
• United States
20 Oct 18
It's nice that you don't have to leave your neighborhood to walk.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
20 Oct 18
I mean, I could if I was so inclined. Last year or the year before last I actually did that. I only walk around the neighborhood in the fall.
There is a neighborhood across the street that almost tells it's own story. You walk in it and the further you go, the more opulent the houses are. It's like a secret little community for those more well off.
One day I shall have to go all the way to the recreational center in my neighborhood. It has a beautiful little greenway that is lovely to walk.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
19 Oct 18
Sounds like a good plan. I go to the YMCA daily and get my exercise inside. I will start walking outside once winter goes by. I'm not fond of being cold, or walking in the cold since my doctor took away my skis. When I had knee replacement he said no more skiing and I understand that. I used to love winter when I could ski but now I just want to go south for the winter..
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
I can understand you wanting to avoid winter because of that.
We have gyms nearby but our closest YMCA is about 6 miles down the road. I've not been to it in ages.
I don't like walking in the summer, it's too hot. I usually walk in the fall.
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@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
19 Oct 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum we were not doing any exercises when a Y opened in our area (about a 15 minute drive) We joined immediately and I've lost over 50 pounds of fat and my husband is also slim and trim now. It does cost some money but to us its well used.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
@PainsOnSlate I know that the Y's down here used to let you pay based on your income. I always went with a friend on her sister's pass.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
@m_audrey6788 Well, you could say that. However, it's more that I just want to be healthier.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
19 Oct 18
I'll do more tonight after dinner. Trying to lose a certain amount of pounds before the end of the year.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
2 Nov 18
That's 1.68 miles more than I walked that day! 
Good job!
Good job!