Friday, June 8, 2012

Finishing Week 1

One week ago today I embarked on my first 30 day experiment.  To walk 20,000 steps per day; and let me tell you -it’s a lot harder than you think.  The photo is off my fitbit tracker website.  I added the red lines in the hopes of making it easier to see; the vertical line being my start date June 1st.  Some of the physical benefits I have noticed just within the first week include: added visible definition to my thigh muscles a loss of 2 pounds and a loss of 1 inch from my thighs and 5 inches from my waist (which I did not know there was that much to lose).  Note I didn't take my first set of measurements until June 3 so I was already into my experiment.  Some of the down sides to all this extra walking, well my feet hurt even in good walking shoes -a hike around the lake with the dog on Tuesday night was definitely noted.  I've also been experience interruptions in my sleep -waking at 1 or 2 in the morning.  I would not have thought that more movement would have equated to the need for less sleep, but I'm not tired throughout the day despite the early rise (almost 4 hours before the alarm).

Here's to another week.  May my feet get stronger!


1 comment:

  1. Go you! I did a little over a year of five-mile walks to work; Fell out of the groove toward the end of February. You've inspired me I should get back in the groove!

    And yes - your feet and legs will grow stronger as you continue!

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