Update

Ok, so I'm still not walking the frequency I really want to be, but I'm consistently getting up and taking Layla for a walk 3+ times a week for 1.25+ miles. Today we went 2 miles.

At least its becoming a habit.....

10,000 truths

Ok, so I've been walking in the morning, just not quite as often as I want. (closer to a few times a week than 6) Not great, but I'm getting into the habit and that's the important thing. Now, with Nat's walking campaign I've also been tracking my steps and I gotta say, its HARD to get to 10,000 steps a day. Aside from Europe, I think I've only made it a couple times and that was on long walk and high errand days. Lets talk about Tuesday. I got up, went on a 2 mile walk with Layla (4,000 steps) then went to work. At lunch I ran a couple errands- I went to Lowe's and Petsmart. After work I pretty much sat on my bum for the evening and watched TV. Total steps: 8294. Yeah. A 2 mile walk and I still didn't make it. (and yes, that means on a regular day I'm lucky to get 5,000 steps)

So the truth is I'll never get to 10,000 steps every day. Perhaps when I am in shape and can do more I might AVERAGE 10,000 steps a day, but I guess my average day just doesn't afford enough stepping opportunity. Sure, I did in Europe with ease....but I also didn't spend 8 hours of my day at a desk. (I suppose if I ever get one of those Walkstations I could do it on a regular basis)

In the interim, I'm going to strive for 7,500 steps a day on average - 52,500 steps a week. If I really can get in some good and regular walks like I have in my goals, I have a shot. I'll keep you posted.