Balance

I'm trying to be more devoted to walking... and better eating choices... and general well-being. I need to maintain balance, as the title suggests, particularly right now as I wean off an antidepressant. Because ineb told me to, I resisted the urge to go cold turkey (I ran out two days ago, so I had a headstart!) and went to pick up my prescription over lunch. I also bought a pill-splitter, so that I can reduce by 25% at a time my one-tab-a-day current dosage. Today'll be the first day at 75% which is.. what, 7.5mg? I think. Not that it matters. :) Anyway while I was there I also bought a book called Eat Smart, Walk Strong. And I hope it doesn't suck. And if it gives me any fabulous tips, I will be sure to share them with the rest of you. I chose it because it was marked down to $11, because it includes recipes and contains an integrated "diary" of what you've eaten and how much you've walked, and... because it has quizzes. Quizzes rule.

I am sad because the "show all" labels button doesn't work for me anymore. And I don't have our labels memorized...

ooh, and also! In the interest of balance and general emotional well-being... do good deeds! And then let us praise you for them, because it feels good and that IS OKAY! Blog about them, even if they're tiny. It will give us another topic. :)

Karma Intervenes

Busy-busy-running-all-day type of day for me at the library.

No time for lunch (No, seriously. I had a 7 minute lunch hour. SEVEN MINUTES.), and I was feeling totally blah this evening...planned to skip the walk and just get into bed early.

And then karma intervened.

My friend and coworker Carrie and her baby girl Isabel stopped by, and invited me for a walk!

I love it when things like that happen. :-)

I wonder if I get extra points for pushing the stroller most of the way? ;-)

Echoing what Harmony said, I've already walked 101 minutes for our 90 minute goal this week, so I'm feeling pretty good!

I'm heading to the parentals for Memorial Day weekend, so I probably will be offline much of the time, but I hope to have a few walks to report when I return!

Have a GREAT long weekend, y'all!

Happy Birthday To Me!

Yay! Happy birthday to me! Bring on the rice cakes instead of the cupcakes!

(Kidding. *grin*)

I just wanted to say thanks for letting me be a part of this lil online community...it's been the kick in the butt I've needed to start making changes in my life, and there is no better time than on a birthday (31!) to re-evaluate things.

So, thanks!

Also, to make this a relevant post instead of a sappy post, I've walked 2.7 hours thus far this week, and completed 7.3 miles. C'mon, y'all! Top that! Woot!

Have a great weekend!

Check In

Alright, alright, I'm checking in, Miss Bossy Pants! ;-)

Yes, Erica, you are made of awesome. ;-)

I've managed to walk every day so far since this shindig began. I had a migraine today, so I was feeling pretty blah, but I managed to march in place for 35 minutes in front of the TV during the season finale of Ugly Betty.

(Erica, sorry I didn't answer...I don't do phone calls when Betty or Grey's are on. Ya know. *grin*)

According to my trusty pedometer, I've walked about 5 miles thus far - already kickin' the 4 miles a week goal! Yay!

How about you guys? I need the competitive juices flowing too! :-)

Keep on Walkin'

Where'd everybody go?? I need you to keep me competitive!

I used my lunch break to walk for 50 minutes to the park and back. That's almost 3 miles people. Now get back here and tell me I'm awesome!

Hee.

WOO!

Okay so last night I caught up on my walking. Two walks in one evening, to make up for being a slacker on Tuesday. And tonight, even though "the plan" calls it a free night, I'm psyched to go for another walk, and then reward myself with an 8:30 manicure.

...is it Friday, yet?

and by the way totally addicted to the archives of this webcomic:
http://www.xkcd.com/c214.html
http://www.xkcd.com/c218.html

and one of the few that's made me cry, I laughed so hard:
http://www.xkcd.com/c123.html

Avoiding the Donuts

I've avoided any tasty pastries so far today.

Mostly because there weren't any at work. ;-)

Thankfully after my throwdown at IGA yesterday, I have a stocked fridge of "good things", so I'm on Day THREE of eatin' good in the neighborhood.

But I have to go to a pitch-in dinner tonight.

Uh Oh.

I'll try to be good, I promise...but these ladies can COOK....

In other news, I managed to squeeze in a 25 minute walk last night after the storm blew through town, and according to my pedometer, I've walked 2.5 miles thus far this week. Yay!

Who are you people?

I mean really...you're all in here, being enthusiastic and trying to harness this "group motivation" stuff. But for all I know, there is some lunatic with a walking fetish who happened to stumble upon our little project and is now describing pretend walks to our community. Not that lunacy itself is discouraged...

But, since I'm a cheeseball, let's do quick introductions. I'll feel more comfortable harassing encouraging you all once I have some context. EDIT: So it turns out that even though Bethany started it, this thing doesn't revolve around her, so uh...how did you get involved with this? what are your goals? any other imformation that is helpful to know?

I am Harmony. I met Bethany through mutual friends nearly 2.5 years ago. I live in Dexter, MI with my boyfriend, Phil, and our new puppy, Lola. I work about 4 miles from home so I take frequent strolls with the dog. My favorite donut is anything custard-filled and chocolate-covered. And I have a mild addiction to blogs (mostly pertaining to celebrity gossip), but I'll try not to be obnoxious.

And just so this post serves some other relevant purpose, Lola and I just took a 10 minute walk at lunch. Everyone should go get a puppy. They're highly motivational. And super cute.