So today started out great! I decided that my walk needed to increase by 15 minutes and was determined to meet that goal. The dogs are oblivious to my needs and I had the bridge in my foresight as we set off down Brandon Parkway. The humid air wasn't as nearly as warm as I expected so my sweating wasn't as much of an obstacle as it had been the day before. As I rounded the small pond I decided that a slower pace would help me maintain my goal instead of fast walking and getting winded quickly. The stop to visit the cows helped out. Penny Kay decided to engage the cows with barking and aroused a few of them to the point that I rushed off thinking that they would bum-rush the fence at any moment.
I was impressed at my stamina as I got closer to the bridge section of trail. I couldn't see it, but having a goal to reach while walking works for my brain a lot better than just being out there guessing at how long I've been outside. So I'm more goal oriented than I thought. Having to be accountable to this blog, my FB friends, and Weight Watchers is making me really strive to meet my goal ahead of schedule (I think I mentioned that I want to be at my ideal weight by Feb 1, 2012).
When I made it to the bridge I took a picture of the moment. I call it 'Serenity' for the feeling of peace I had while standing there having accomplished this small goal. Next will be the intersection at Providence Road/Lakewood Dr (It's 2.21 miles from start to end at Brandon Main St).
I've stayed on track with eating my points for the day. Usually with points left over or right at 36. It's good to know that I'm eating just what I'm suppose to and not over eating or under eating. Most days if I'm getting close to having no points, I'll tap into that weekly allowance. It's nice to have that as a safety net. In kicking my routine into a higher gear I've accomplished a small exercise goal! Bring on the next one!!
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