GETTING FIT AND HEALTHY: THE ONE HOUR COMMITMENT FOR STAYING SANE, ALIVE, AND HEALTHY

OK! Seriously, I want to see an endocrinologist for my hypothyroidism which has not been monitored as it should have. However, that is not going to happen soon so I have decided that I have to make a more concentrated effort to maintain and reduce my weight. Even though, I know from recent experience that I must have a caloric intake of around 1000 if I want to shed pounds, I have to remember that it is more about getting in shape than getting skinny. Strong is the new skinny. I need to make more muscle, increase endurance and improve cardiology. Even skinny people need to do those things! So, here is the motivating story that works for me. I share it because maybe it will work for you, too.

There is a man that we know who has been walking an hour a day, every day, for years. He is over 70 and still as sharp as a 30 year old. He moves normally and can converse, well, you know, like a regular guy. His wife, on the other hand, has not adopted the one hour a day walk and she has dementia, she falls a lot and she cannot take care of things or enjoy her family like she used to. She is not overweight at all and never has been. So, this is the motivating factor for me to see them at such opposite ends of the spectrum in their old age and the only thing they have done differently in all these years of marriage is that HE WALKS AN HOUR A DAY.

SO. Today was my first day of walking. It took me longer than an hour because I got tired and had to stop, so I stopped the clock while I caught my breath after an uphill stretch. Also, I stopped the clock to take a few pictures. It was a perfect day for walking, a little overcast yet warm enough for a light jacket. I don't feel any different yet, but I didn't get hit so hard with my afternoon lag which usually hits around 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy the pictures! Now that I've recovered my blog password, I will try to post if I have any more decent photos and videos! I hope they are not sideways! If they are, next time I will turn my phone the right way! haha! :D

Thanks for your support, friends!