Whoever thought up the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day? It wasn't Sharon, was it? You have to remember that I'm old and don't have all these new-fangled helps in my life. So, I decided that I would walk around the block and count my steps. I counted a little over 1,100. I was lamenting the fact to Dad and he went on line and found out that 10,000 steps was indeed about 5 miles. So he got me a battery for my pedometer and I put it on this morning. Sadly, I missed a few steps because I didn't put it on first thing in the morning and I went out and did some shopping. It is now about 4:30 and I am up to 3, 132 steps and the day is almost over. So, I think you are wise to start slower and work up to it. Five miles is quite a ways. I do try to get in a few steps every chance I get. For instance, if I have something to put in the waste basket, I will walk to the waste basket that is fartherest away. And I try to get up and walk around during the commercials when I watch TV. I hate those shows that have a lot of commercials. And I try to park a little farther away from the store I'm going to. I'm finding that every step adds up.
Don't give up, Al, and keep up the positive attitude and good work.
Mom
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