Walk the Walk...

Let me start by putting this out there... Lately, I have become lazy! That's probably the hardest thing to say about myself, but it is true. Because of this recent proclamation, and much needed motivation from some great gals and friends, I have become more aware of some little things that can make such a big difference in my everyday life. I have decided to walk the walk...literally!

In the past, when I needed to go to the Commissary for one or two things, I would just hop in the car and go... and go... and go. A few weeks ago, I came to the realization that I am a privileged individual though. Being a military spouse, and living on a military base, I am never more than 3 or so miles from the Commissary. So, in the past few weeks, when in need of a few small things, or just to run to the PX because Ab's and I want lunch, or even when we want to go to a special park on post, we have been walking rather than hopping in the car. Now, let me make you aware of one thing... I have always been a walker/jogger. I do my daily (well, mostly daily) brisk walk/ jog and a minor workout, but I have always maintained a certain weight. This new era of walking rather than driving, though, has truly made me feel better about myself. The reasons why, you ask... When at the Commissary, I only buy what I need... when going for lunch at the PX, I eat healthier because I feel motivated to do so in my workout clothes (weird I know, but it's true)... when I weigh myself every morning, I am actually loosing rather than just maintaining as I have normally done... but most importantly, it is something that Abbi and I do together that she enjoys. She actually likes it more than when I am jogging because, rather than listening to my IPOD, her and I talk about the grass and trees, the sky, the sun, cars, other people, and you know what, this has become the most important part of my day!

Try it... I am sure you will love walking the walk as much as I do (and save some gas money while your at it)!