A few years ago, I remember hearing that a person should walk at least 10,000 steps a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. After learning that, I did what every normal person would do, I went out and bought a pedometer. (Yep, those beeper-like contraptions that you attach to your front pocket, very chic.) Unfortunately, I lost that one, but luckily, I happened across a free one at a health fair. (Those pedometers make great promotional items.)
Well, the second one had been missing for a couple of years until it recently showed up in the garage (it's amazing the things you find when you clean the garage) and I couldn't be happier. The excitement of tracking my steps has returned, but it has brought a new revelation: I don't come remotely close to taking 10,000 steps per day. Not even close. I went running today and it only left me with a whopping 4,501 steps. Granted, I only ran about 2 miles, but still. Is it time to train for another marathon? Sheesh.
I knew working from home would make me more stagnant, but I wasn't counting on chunky. I need a baby to chase around or a dog to walk. (I'd prefer the first option over the second.) The step record thus far: a little over 8,000. Sad. So sad.
Anyway, I'm going to work on this 10,000 step thing again. No more 4,000 steps a day business. Plus, I get to wear a pedometer and that makes me feel like a fashion icon. Don't you know that beepers were and are the trendiest things out there? You should try sporting one. You'll be pleased with the glances on-lookers give you. They really boost the morale.
All this talk of beepers and walking reminds me of a classic.
Happy walking!
Beauty School Drop Out
9 years ago
4 comments:
beware miss Nellie that those things like to lie to you. I had a pedometer once (bought it at target for $5) and thought i was running a measley (sp?) 2 miles a day and wanting to die from exhaustion...come to find out (thanks to a friend with a GPS watch) my path was actually 3.5 miles! So I guess my cheap investment wasn't exactly accurate. so beware!
I hope chasing babies counts for something.
We were at the aquarium and Pikes today. It was gorgeous. I think I got in my steps. It would be interesting to find out.
i have a funny feeling that "chunky" is not a word that will ever describe you my dear...
that song totally reminds me of stake dances . . .sigh . . .
Oh, feel free to come over and chase after MY kids! ha!
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