Changing My Sedentary Life

I am not a “winter person”. This keeps me indoors most of the time in the winter. And my job, which I love, has me sitting most of the time. 

Over the years, I combatted sedentary winter patterns by building my stamina by walking from the time spring emerged until fall came along. During this build-up, once a week, I took at least a 90-minute walk. In the past few years, injuries have left me unable to do that.

Last year, I was finally able to start walking approximately 3km twice a week. Our winter started later which meant more time on the pavement. Spring came early which means our twice-weekly routine has begun (with the exception of a little more snow). The goal for those is to increase our speed.

Starting Tuesday, I am building strength and stamina by starting daily morning walks. Mondays will be my rest day.

These morning walks will start my day off by increasing my heart rate, get me moving, and help gain mental clarity. I will feel better all the way around. And this will be added to my twice-weekly walks to increase my pace. 
If you want to join me on this journey, here’s my plan.

As part of my physical self-care regimen, I will continue my weekly personal yoga/pilates sessions with my dear friend, Sherry Jibb, owner of The Healing Place Yoga, Pilates & Reiki Sher-fit. And my continued routine Thai Massage with Jeremy Wulkan, owner of Jeremy Fixes Bodies.

 As we move through this 20-week journey together, I will share my experiences weekly. These will include my insights, my feelings, and my experiences.

 Let’s get moving!!!