| How did week one go? Did you enjoy walking a little outdoors?
We did, along with some much needed yard work. I'm looking
forward to summer! Week two adds a little more distance and one
more day.
 | Walk 5 times this week.
 | Day One: Walk 1 mile. |
| Day Two: Walk 1 mile. |
| Day Three: Walk 1 mile. |
| Day Four: Walk 1 mile. |
| Day Five: Walk 1 mile. |
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| Ideas for computing your distance(5,280 ft=1 mile).
| Wear a pedometer. |
| Calculate based on an average stride length of 2 1/2 feet.
One mile would take:
 | 70 steps per minute for 30 minutes (2 MPH) |
| 105 steps per minute for 20 minutes (3 MPH) |
| 140 steps per minute for 15 minutes (4 MPH) |
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| Standard football field: 1 lap is basically 1/4 mile |
| Perimeter of standard gym: 13 laps is basically 1 mile |
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| Scripture to read prayerfully this week: Ephesians 1 and
Isaiah 26:3. I have found that as I am walking it is easy to let
my mind wander and worry, especially when walking alone. To
remedy this, I develop a plan ahead of time to stay focused on the
LORD. Below is how my walking/praying time starts out.
| Praise GOD for who HE is: Using the letters A to Z, praise
HIM for HIS Character and Attributes. |
| Thank GOD for everyone: Thank GOD for the people HE has
brought into my life. Naming them by name and what their
individual gifts are as well as praying for their needs. |
| Thank GOD for everything: Thank GOD for everything HE
provides; what we tend to take for granted (health, water, food,
home, transportation, safety, our country..). |
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| Fitness tip: Proper posture is important when
walking, putting less strain on your neck and back. Stand tall
and relax your shoulders, pull stomach in tight. |
| Weight Loss tip: Prevention says that
adding two hour long brisk walks per week without dietary changes will
result in a 10 pound loss in a year. Just think of what will
happen if a low fat diet is incorporated as well. |
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