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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 14 2011 : 1:59:14 PM
I have gotten back into walking again at least 3-4 times a week. It's so beautiful where we walk. The wildflowers are coming out. We have seen wild geranium, wild iris, flox, wild azalea, trillium lots of ferns. So many pretty things to see. And there are streams all along the walk. It's so nice and peaceful. I will take pictures when I get more batteries and post them here.
I hope everyone that was walking last fall still is. Although I am back where I started as far as weight, I feel so much better when I am walking.
Kris
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 08:38:04 AM
I got in a 30 minute brisk walk yesterday, with my new "trim fit" shoes (the ones that have the really high sole and are supposed to help firm your bootie?). They were very comfortable, and though I don't believe the hype, I did like the way my body felt after walking in them, especially my shins. As a former ballerina, my body is just plain falling apart, and usually after walking in athletic shoes, my shins feel like they've been beaten. But not yesterday! I also had a really good breakfast and light lunch and by dinner, with exercise, I was starving. Carne Asodaval (chili pork loin roast) in the crockpot with some charro beans, and I felt like I did well, there, too.
Bummed because today is a staff meeting so no going out. But, I will walk tonight when I get home with the girl and the stroller.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 08:31:41 AM
Krystle, I hope they get better too. That's no fun. We just bought a push mower with a bagger. I love it. I can get the whole yard plus driveway and garden area mowed in about a little over an hour. So I figure if I walk 3 miles in 50 minutes, I am walking alot more pushing that mower. So I do that in the evening when it cools down here. A few times a week too. Then in the garden it's alot of bending and pushing up with the legs so that's a whole different workout. Yard and garden work is so good for you. I had to go stake all the tomato plants this morning. I will start tieing them later so that will be lots of squats for me. Plus I need to weed some of the beets that are on bare ground then mulch them.
Give the babies some extra TLC today and just take it easy.
I missed my walk this morning again. She went early and I forgot.
Kris
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 08:24:11 AM
I am a little disappointed, I wasn't able to start walking yesterday because my daughter came down with a high fever so I thought it best we stay at home. I was hoping my lil man would stay healthy but he feels like he is starting a fever today too so I guess today won't be the day either! Oh well! At least I will get my walking done today since I will be mowing our huge lawn by push mower! (Positive side of our riding mower being in the garage yet!) Yesterday I tilled our garden so I got exercise that way but there is nothing like a good walk to unwind and feel revived! Hopefully the babes get better soon so I can start going on walks!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 09:57:10 AM
Well, this is great! I was wondering what happened to everyone. I am so glad to see all you new walkers. Krystle, that is a great way to meet neighbors and even start a walking group with other moms too. But just have fun.
It's cold here too, Jonni. But wet and rainy. So no walking today. Every time I start to go out it starts again. And it's just too cold.
I hope y'all have a rgeta time walking. And it so helps to have interesting things to see besides walking around and around the same ole walking track. I just can't do that. So have fun. And take pictures, please. Would love to see where y'all are walking.
Forgot to say that we are walking even earlier because it had been getting so hot and I needed to be in the garden. So this will help alot. And we might even need to go earlier still later when it really gets hot.
Kris
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 08:10:55 AM
I'm going to start walking today. It's pretty windy out but it's going to get warmer out this afternoon so before I put the kids down for their nap this afternoon I'm going to go on at least a 30min walk today. I would like to walk at least a 30 min walk every day that weather permits. Maybe I will start meeting the neighbors that way too! :) I used to run but now that I am pregnant again I will have to stick to walking for now!
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| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 07:12:30 AM
I'm starting today. Even though it's 48 and rainy. I keep putting it off because it's just been so terrible, weatherwise, but I have a goal for weightloss, and this is the only way I see myself accomplishing it (other than eating properly!).
I bought a pair of cross trainers over the weekend and I'm itching to wear them 
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 07:07:50 AM
I try to walk every evening after dinner. It is hill and wooded in our area, so it is a very lovely walk. I take my 3 pound hand weights and work out with them as I walk. I love being outside and the weights help give me a full body workout. I find this a great stress reliever too.
Walk on!
Dawn in IL |
| buggysmum |
Posted - May 15 2011 : 4:54:33 PM
Yes, I've been back to my walking a few times per week. We have a pond/park near us...it's great to walk through there and observe the wildlife...birds, fish, turtles, etc. It's a treat at the end of a busy day.
Shelly |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 06:21:30 AM
We just picked up another walker! A friend from up the road is coming now. We will be walking at 8 am now. And she will come pick me up too. That's nice. So the more we have the more I have to do this. It is my motivation since I really don't want to do it. But now I have to. I know I feel so much better when I walk, it's just doing it. It's such a beautiful place to walk too. But right now I am already sweating. Which is a good thing. But anyway.
I hope y'all are getting in some good walks. The weather has been great here. Really hot again today in the 80's but back down to the 70's the rest of the week with some rain thrown in. I just had to water some things just now.
Kris
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Apr 19 2011 : 9:30:57 PM
Kris--yes, stinging nettles are very common around here. I've heard they're good cooked, but most people here curse them instead of eating them. they tend to grow in pretty large patches so they're not too hard to find. I hope you can find some--it might be too early for them.
Cindy
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 19 2011 : 12:26:51 PM
I went walking this morning with the 2 people who live on that road. The younger one has 2 dogs that come with us. We have to walk past this house way off the road with the pond in front. And they have ducks. Well, the dogs love to chase the ducks. So this morning there are ducks across the road and up the hill. One of the dogs caught a duck and was chomping down on it's back. I had to run up the hill quite a ways to rescue the duck. The dog did not want to give it up. It looked ok on the outside but was spitting blood from it's mouth. I took it back to the pond and set it down by the water and it went on in. I hope it will be ok. It'll do much better on the water with its friends. I was so mad at that dog. There was no reason for him to have done that. So we went on back. Then I had to go get a buck with my friend's husband and bring it back to their place. Then I had to trim goat hooves. So I had a busy morning. Then went to Bible study and one of the ladies made blueberry cheese cake and spinach dip with crackers and chocolate covered strawberries. Good grief, now I need to go walk again. I'll push mow around the garden and the driveway later. But it was SO good!
I hope the weather's getting better where y'all are. It's been in the 80's the past several days now. Rain tomorrow again.
Kris
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 7:34:17 PM
Cindy, have you ever seen any? I just want some so bad. I will look tomorrow when we walk. I copied an article on them with pictures I will take with me. I know they have to around here somewhere. I have heard about the sting. I don't think I'll be wearing shorts. I'll have long sleeves and gloves.
I was supposed to walk this morning but had an appt for my yearly thyroid checkup. He said there has been no change so didn't think I'd need to come back. They did a sonogram and will let me know if there is a change. I also had blood drawn. So hopefully I won't have to go see him again. I don't like to go to doctors.
Kris
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 6:00:59 PM
Kris--around here, the best way to find stinging nettles is to walk through the woods wearing shorts! Don't know if they're out yet, but when they appear, you can have them!
Cindy
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| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 08:43:29 AM
DOgs can be a nice companion and buddy. IF you don't have a dog, which I don't, and have cats instead like me, you can still have fun by asking a good friend to be your walking-buddy.
Keeping the walk simple is really important when starting out. You don't want to overdo it and then the day after, forget it! So think a small walk to get your feet moving and stay with it for a little while your feet and body adjusts. Then listen to your feet and they'll let you know when they want to walk a little farther.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 18 2011 : 05:14:02 AM
What a cute dog. What's his name? I have a Yellow lab mix named Bubba. He can't walk with us because some else brings their dogs and Bubba does not like other dogs and tries to kill them. So he gets to stay home.
That's what we do. We are supposed to walk in the fall and winter at 4 pm then when it starts warming up we go back to 8:30 in the mornings. Mon-Fri. And weekends if we can.
I am on the hunt for Stinging Nettles. I have got to find some. There are so many beautiful flowers and bushes to see in the woods. But I want to see a SN clump. Has anyone tried these fresh? I hope they grow here. There is a lot of wet land there where we walk.
Kris
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| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Apr 17 2011 : 9:12:49 PM
I think sometimes the hardest part of walking is just scheduling it as one does for a hair appt at the salon. Just schedule it! If you say "I'll go walking tomorrow, it seems like there is always one chore more to do or something for someone else and the walking doesn't happen.
What is also great to remember is that you don't need to go on a long walk but you can do those mini-walks and they add up too!
So make a schedule and block it in! If you have a buddy to walk with you that's great too.
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 5:39:15 PM
Oh, thanks so much for posting! I have not been walking at all for a while due to foot pain and subsequent surgery. I am all healed up now and don't have any excuses, just signed up for a "health" team at work to help with motivation. I live on an unpaved road and there are a lot of potholes, I think I will drive to town and park my car at the "hike and bike" trail. Just need to get started!
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 5:12:16 PM
I am so glad there are still so many of you walking. Thanks, Teresita, for all the links. They have some good info to get ya going.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 3:59:06 PM
Sometimes we just need a little help and encouragment from friends and Farmgirl Sisters to get us out and get our feet stepping along.
SO, here is a little encouragement for those Farmgirls who might need just that little extra smile and motivation and Yes, you can........
http://www.thewalkingsite.com/beginner.html
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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| SantaTeresita |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 3:49:28 PM
Yes, it is great to be walking for so many wonderful reasons.
I don't know how many Farmgirls know that April 6th was National Walking Day. So, even if you missed it, here is something very special for all my Farmgirl Sisters who are already walking or just thinking about how to start walking tomorrow for a more vibrant health and wellness.
http://www.startwalkingnow.org/
Now that springtime is in bloom, there is indeed so much to enjoy around us to really getting our feet moving! You can do it! It's just one step at a time and one foot in front of the other!
"Find your own Calcutta!" Mother Teresa
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 2:47:06 PM
ristin - what a beautiful road you walk on! Georgia is so pretty.
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| Simply Ann |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 2:44:16 PM
Walking, great to be out and about again. I walk mostly on the weekends about a 3 hour stint. Must say I am a bit soar the first couple times out, but a good soar they say? Nice to see the earth waking up again.
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 2:13:50 PM
Kristin,
I walk at least once and sometimes twice a day with my dog, Molly. I usually go about 2 1/2 miles. My DD is here with two of her dogs so I have been walking a lot more lately! Weird weather here, it was 80 last Saturday and today it's snowing.
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Apr 16 2011 : 10:12:56 AM
Good, Hannah! There won't be any walking today here. It's freezing out there. I am not liking April at all so far.
Kris
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| maggie14 |
Posted - Apr 15 2011 : 6:39:00 PM
I'm still wallking!! :)
Hugs,
Hannah
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