- Motivation

Sometimes it becomes challenging to stick with a walking program or routine. Most everyone has days when the last thing they care to do is any form of exercise! If you’re finding that you are walking less due to a variety of excuses, let’s go over some tips that may help inspire you to persevere and keep on walking.

If you have not already acquired a buddy to walk with you’re missing out on thee number one motivational resource! Friends keep their promises to their friends, and if friends promise to meet on a regular basis to walk - then everyone is very likely show up! It’s a pleasure to walk with others, and it’s a whole lot of fun! Ready for a new pair of walking sneakers? A few new CD’s? Maybe a new pair of leather dress boots for the Fall? Then why not make a short list of goodies you will allow yourself to buy only, only, only if you walk for one hour, three times a week for four weeks?

Everyday we all maintain somewhat of a regular schedule by factoring in time to accomplish miscellaneous items on our personal agenda each week. As a result, most of us get most of the to-do’s on our schedule done most of the time, and on time. It’s called time management, and if walking is your choice of regular exercise then Why not schedule in time to enjoy a regular walk? Why not considering walking to be just as important as the other items you need to accomplish each week? If you’re a goal oriented individual you may benefit from starting a walking log. Just jot down how many steps you would like to have accomplished by the end of each day or each week. You may enjoy the challenge of having to strive towards reaching your goals by the deadlines, and you get to find creative ways to get those steps in.


So, why not get motivated and get walking?!