Talking A Walk On The Wild Side

I love walking but this year sinus and allergy problems have kept me indoors.  I go to the gym 3x a week but really need to add more cardio to my routine.  

To help  me get on track I finally ordered and received my Sketchers.  I bought Shape Ups walking shoe and the Tone Ups walking sandal.  My review will be up in a few weeks but so far I can say I feel like I am walking on a cloud!

I had to retire my original IPod.  Now I am a proud owner of a IPod Touch.  Wow!  What can I say?  

I love it.  Before I can take it out I need to get a cover because I am known for dropping my electronics.  

Now to replace my hat and buy some more leggings........

Apple iPod touch 8 GB (2nd Generation--with iPhone OS 3.1 Software Installed) [NEWEST MODEL]

Search Amazon.com for shape ups womenSkechers Women's Shape Up-Sleek Fitness Walking Shoe,Stone/Silver,8 M US

Skechers Women's Tone Ups-Ninjafied Thong Sandal,Navy,9 M USSkechers Women's Tone Ups-Ninjafied Thong Sandal,Navy,9 M US

Daily Confession - Getting Things Done Edition

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I finally joined the gym.  It is something I have been wanting to do for a long time.  I can finally afford to go back so I jumped at the chance.  

Today was just the signing up process.  On Monday I start my personal training.  

In between gym days I am going to continue walking.  Weather permitting.  Today it is raining so I hopped on my recumbent bike.  

I am going to try a combination of approaches to help me reach my goal.  

In other news....

My weekend plans include cleaning, cleaning, cleaning.  Not your everyday cleaning.  I am talking about throwing away junk and giving useful items to Goodwill.

This is going to be Spring cleaning on steroids. 

I am going to reward myself with watching another DVD of Thirtysomething. 

Nothing too exciting.  

Skechers Shape Up Shoes - Any Opinions?

I have been thinking about purchasing a pair of "Skechers Shape Shoes."  Since I am committed to going back to walking,  I decided to start on the right foot!

The Mary Jane style has caught my eye.

At the moment they are sold out of my size but I can wait.  They are half the price of the other "walking shoes" I have seen out there.  They also make them for men.

Here is a video I found regarding the Shape Up Shoe.




If anyone has some experience with these shoes, I would love to hear your opinion.

Winter's Chill

I know I live in New England and I should not complain about the cold but..... I really want to start walking again.  By the end of week it is suppose to get up to the 40's.  I can do 40's.  

Last winter I took a spill down the stairs and busted up my foot.  It took six weeks before I could wear a shoe so basically I was trapped with no one to help me out.  It was a very depressing time.

This year I am in a better place and getting active again will really help keep me there.

I no longer have a treadmill and can't afford to join the gym right now so I must learn to love my recumbent bike on the days I cannot go outside.  

Boring.....

I can watch television or listen to tunes to make the time pass by quickly.  Maybe I can try chanting.  "I must I must I must reduced my butt". 

The hardest part is getting started. If you need some help getting started, read this.