Embrace the Time Change

I don't know about you but I have a hard time enjoying daylight savings in the spring... that lost hour in the morning seems to really affect me! However, is it not fabulous to have extra hours of daylight in the evening?! I love driving home from work in the sun rather than bundled up in my jacket and scarf. This also means we are closer to summer - and I am definitely ready for some warmer weather. In the mean time, I hope you all take some time to enjoy the evening light and take advantage of a longer day and more time to fit in exercise. A walk after work or after dinner is always a great way to end the evening.

I wanted to share a comment my Aunt left me. I love her suggestion for keeping track of steps on a daily calendar and setting goals for the week. I hope it inspires you to set a small goal for yourself, or at least take that extra evening walk. Enjoy!

After ankle surgery last fall I have been able to slowly resume my walking program. I wear a pedometer everyday with the minimum goal of taking 10,000 steps (about 5 miles) per day and the ideal goal of taking 12,000 steps per day. I track my steps on a daily calendar, add the number of steps at the end of the week and set a goal for the upcoming week. My current average is about 3-5 miles per day and this week I have already walked 19 miles. My "dream" goal is 30 -35 miles per week and a 20 pound weight loss by August 29, 2009!!