Wednesday, August 02, 2006

vacations and losing weight

In a way I'm disappointed that I'm not staying at camp this week...... However on the other hand the thought of staying in a tent in this heat isn't my cup of tea. I'm still planning on coming up for a couple services anyhow.

So, I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago, and found out that I have gained 8 pounds this past year. I'm trying to lose around 20. Notice the word TRYING.

I've decided that I need to walk more, so I walk to the store. You may think that is funny, but here a walk to the store is about a 6 to 8 min walk if you walk the "straight" line. I on the other hand take the Loooooong way around, which takes exactly 14 mins one way. (I know, I timed it) So it takes 28 mins round trip to walk to the store and back. While I'm at the store I buy something to drink either water or diet Mt. Dew.
Math problem: If I can walk 3 miles in an hour, how far can I walk in 28 mins? LOL

Maybe I should just be a mall walker until this weather cools down a little. Grandma M lives next to a park that has an AMAZING walking trail. That would be a wonderful place to walk, since my grandma's patio faces this park, and I could always stop in there to cool off, water, or maybe even a shower afterwards.

It's too bad I can't get a group of friends/family to walk with. Everything seems more fun when you have someone to share it with.

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