I should get an iPod
Miles walked: 1.5
Today's walk was much easier. It's amazing how much better I feel after only three days of walking. I was impressed when I got on the scale as well. I will wait until Wednesday to post my current weight. I figure I could post that once a week on Wednesdays (weigh-in Wednesdays?).
I was thinking It would be nice to get an iPod so I can listen to audio books while I walk. I should probably wait awhile on that though. I tend to jump into things with both feet. Then I buy a bunch of gear for that pursuit, and I usually lose interest in a few months. Maybe I could make it a reward at the halfway point. When I lose 25 lbs that should show that I am committed to my goal. I could sell something on ebay for the money to get an iPod. Anyone want to buy a tenor sax? Or trade one for an iPod? I have an MP3 player, but it only holds 192 MB worth of space (and that is only with a memory card that I don't yet have). It will work until I can get a unit with more memory though. I checked out www.fictionwise.com (suggested by a reader of this blog, I have readers? Sweet!). That is a site that sells audio books. It's pretty cool, and looks like there is a large selection.
I was shocked to see what my hit counter was at this morning. I will try to stay consistent with postings. I need to dig up some pics. I want to post one of what I looked like when I was about 200 lbs. I really need to get a digital camera. Then I could take pics on the route where I walk. The sunrise is very cool. I'm sure with the witty prose and the awesome pics I will be posting that this blog will win a Nobel prize for journalism.
Tomorrow is my son's birthday party. He will be 3. Plenty of cake and other food that will test my willpower. Here is a pic of the boy from last fall.
Today's walk was much easier. It's amazing how much better I feel after only three days of walking. I was impressed when I got on the scale as well. I will wait until Wednesday to post my current weight. I figure I could post that once a week on Wednesdays (weigh-in Wednesdays?).
I was thinking It would be nice to get an iPod so I can listen to audio books while I walk. I should probably wait awhile on that though. I tend to jump into things with both feet. Then I buy a bunch of gear for that pursuit, and I usually lose interest in a few months. Maybe I could make it a reward at the halfway point. When I lose 25 lbs that should show that I am committed to my goal. I could sell something on ebay for the money to get an iPod. Anyone want to buy a tenor sax? Or trade one for an iPod? I have an MP3 player, but it only holds 192 MB worth of space (and that is only with a memory card that I don't yet have). It will work until I can get a unit with more memory though. I checked out www.fictionwise.com (suggested by a reader of this blog, I have readers? Sweet!). That is a site that sells audio books. It's pretty cool, and looks like there is a large selection.
I was shocked to see what my hit counter was at this morning. I will try to stay consistent with postings. I need to dig up some pics. I want to post one of what I looked like when I was about 200 lbs. I really need to get a digital camera. Then I could take pics on the route where I walk. The sunrise is very cool. I'm sure with the witty prose and the awesome pics I will be posting that this blog will win a Nobel prize for journalism.
Tomorrow is my son's birthday party. He will be 3. Plenty of cake and other food that will test my willpower. Here is a pic of the boy from last fall.
posted by Roger at 9:21 AM
3 Comments:
Hi Roger,
I saw your link on Steve's site and clicked on it. I started walking last Fall, but then stopped over winter. I hurt ripped a ligament in my knee in Spring, so I didn't start up again until about a month ago. I definitely recommend getting an IPod of Dell DJ (that's what I have). Music is what gets me through my walks. I never thought of a downloading a book and will have to try that!
Another thing that has helped me on my walks is a pedometer. I have a Sportbrain which allows you to download the stats of your walks to a site which graphs it all for you. The only problem with it so far is that the stats aren't consistent and I walk the exact route each time.
Anyway, good luck with your weight loss. I hope I can start losing. I try to walk at least 2 miles a day, but I haven't seen a difference, except for my stamina. I guess that is something. :-)
Kate in Iowa
Hi Roger, it would be awesome to see pictures of your adventures!
I'm working on getting a digital camera that I can take with me when I walk.
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