My ActiveLink assessment is finished and my 12 week challenge begins on Wednesday. There were no great surprises other than I'm not quite the couch potato I thought I was ;) On average I reach my basal activity minimum by late afternoon and earn 1-2 activity points most days. The days that I got involved in some sewing I didn't earn any activity points.... keeping busy does not equal keeping active.
I've decided to challenge myself to do a couple of things: 1) determine to be active for at least 5 minutes every couple of hours throughout my day and 2) reach my basal activity minimum by no later than 1 o'clock on school days and lunch time on non school days. These are pretty practical goals, but like I've said before, I tend to get lost in my days and not think about things like this, then I find I'm playing catch up at the end of the day.
I started this morning by walking 1/4 mile first thing. If I can get 1/8-1/4 mile in every couple hours throughout my day, it will add up quickly to my other long term goals. There is joy in the treadmill too.... as it's time that I can chat with God, memorize scripture, and reflect on the blessings He rains down on me :)
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