At the beginning of the school year, I started walking with a new friend of mine. She walks at a very brisk pace and every so often I'd have to do a little jog to keep up. Our goal was to walk a certain route and keep it under 1 hour and 10 minutes. Well, finally we decided to use a GPS and see exactly how long our route is - we found out it's 5.5 miles. After doing that every weekday morning (unless it's raining) and occasional weekend days - I've toned up my legs and lost weight. Of course I fluctuate in weight (with holidays, etc...) but usually it drops right back off. It's so nice to do it with a friend, there are days when one of us (usually me since I'm the weakier will powered one) doesn't feel like it, but when you know there is someone waiting for you - you push through it and get it done. She's moving in May (we are military living on a military post so I knew this was coming), so I'll have to keep it up on my own until I find another buddy that can keep up with me. I'm confident I can do it, it just won't be as much fun as it was.

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Carrie...Congrat's on losing weight!
I am also walking to get back into shape, and lose a few pounds!
I'm sorry to hear that you will be losing your walk buddy...I walk alone myself...only because I work 2nd shift, and all my buddy's are at work when I walk.
I kind of like walking alone...it's has become "My time" a great time to meditate...or just to clear my mind.
I do meet many people on the walk track that I go to, and there are many regulars that I always look forward to greeting every day....
Maybe you will find a new walk buddy..But don't stop walking if you don't find one... you can use me as a on-line walk buddy.
Just don't give up!
Hugs..
Linda

Hi Linda!

Thanks so much for the encouragement. My friend has now moved and I've been on my own for a couple of weeks. I have to say - it's not fun but I know I've got to keep it up.

Have a great summer and keep on walkin'!
Carrie