The Best $60 I Ever Spent!

I think the best money I have spent lately has been on my fitbit.  I LOVE this thing.  I got it with some Christmas money to motivate myself to move more - remember I was a little lazy with the move etc... (excuses - excuses).  Anyway, I was aiming for the minimal 10,000 - which is hard to get even with a 40 minute elliptical workout (the stride on that makes steps less than they would be on a treadmill).  Most days I came close and some days I hit my 10,000 and some days even a bit more.  At any rate, I was at least moving more than I had been and getting my recommended amount for good health:)

Enter Miss Oregon - and the competition was on!  Remember that contest for the most steps for the pitcher of margaritas?  It started Monday... I should have known I was in for trouble competing against a Miss America contestent!  We are cracking each other up with our need for steps.  I get some, she gets more.  I get some more, she obviously runs in place to get ahead:)

Today I ROCKED.... 26,000+ steps!!!!!!   Obviously, I am a little competitive (but so is my friend!).  FYI - that is a little over 11 miles of walking in one day.  Here's what I did to get it:  a 3.5 mile hike this a.m., some yard work for 2 hours, various running around the house doing this and that AND another 3.5 mile hike in the p.m. (the kids wanted to go this time).  

So... even if I have to buy the pitcher of margaritas, I figure I win as I am getting more exercise than I have got in years.  Plus, I get to enjoy the margaritas with my friend:)

If you need motivation - get a fitbit!  We can compete for anything from gift cards to margaritas - but after I win this round (positive thinking), I'll need continued motivation - so let me know when you are ready to join in the game!