A while back, I bought BF at fitbit flex. Fitbit flex is a pedometer type device that you wear on your wrist. I got it for him because I had read a bunch of reviews saying that it was waterproof. He used to swim and always wondered how effective a workout it was, and so I thought this little gadget would help. Turns out, it's actually water resistant, not water proof, so he ended up wearing it for a while and then giving it to me.
It's kind of ugly, but I also kind of like it. It records all my steps for the day, alerts me when I've hit my daily goal (10,000), and I can enter in everything I eat. It's kind of funny though that the calorie tracker only seems to have data for fast and junk foods. When I try to add fresh produce, it takes forever, but that's a minor complaint.
Since starting my now job, thanks to the fitbit, I have become incredibly aware of how my activity level has gone down. When I was working at the public library, I was up and down stairs and getting up frequently to help people locate books, etc. Even though it wasn't a large building, I still always got to 10,000 steps easily before the end of the work day. Now, I'm lucky if I get 2,000, and that's really only if I park kind of far away.
Pair that with the fact that I've been worn out from the stress of starting a new job and the fact that I'm still adjusting to my new works schedule, and I am losing fitness at a rapid pace.
So, I made a resolution to do more exploring.
Usually, on my lunch break, I sit and read. Usually, at the end of an hour of doing that, I am starting to nod off. Plus, as I said before, the staff room at my new job is just awful. So, I've been going for walks and I totally love it! I always feel a little self-conscious walking by myself, but I'm starting to get used to that.
When I worked a shift at job #2 a couple weeks ago, I discovered that there is a gorgeous new bike path right behind the library. And there is a scenic pond. And the foliage was kick ass. I came back from my break feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and slightly sunburned. Considering the fact that I've worked at that library for nearly five years and had no idea there was a pond behind it, I felt like a bit of a failure as someone who likes to be called curious.
When I picked up a shift at job #3, I did the same thing. I've heard that there are cross country trails somewhere, so I consulted a map. I am not very good with maps, so I decided that I would try to head in the general direction of the trails, but also not be so focused as to not see the other potentially interesting things around me. And you know what? I realized that I've worked at that job for nearly four years and have rarely left the library except to go to two other buildings. I found out where all the dorms are!
I found this dumpster full of old mattresses!
I found this quiet, tree-lined lane!
I also found that I was wandering pretty close to where the cross country trails are, so when I have another shift at that library in two weeks, I'll actually find them right away.
Free adventures + exercise = good stuff.
It's kind of ugly, but I also kind of like it. It records all my steps for the day, alerts me when I've hit my daily goal (10,000), and I can enter in everything I eat. It's kind of funny though that the calorie tracker only seems to have data for fast and junk foods. When I try to add fresh produce, it takes forever, but that's a minor complaint.
Pair that with the fact that I've been worn out from the stress of starting a new job and the fact that I'm still adjusting to my new works schedule, and I am losing fitness at a rapid pace.
So, I made a resolution to do more exploring.
Usually, on my lunch break, I sit and read. Usually, at the end of an hour of doing that, I am starting to nod off. Plus, as I said before, the staff room at my new job is just awful. So, I've been going for walks and I totally love it! I always feel a little self-conscious walking by myself, but I'm starting to get used to that.
When I worked a shift at job #2 a couple weeks ago, I discovered that there is a gorgeous new bike path right behind the library. And there is a scenic pond. And the foliage was kick ass. I came back from my break feeling rejuvenated, relaxed and slightly sunburned. Considering the fact that I've worked at that library for nearly five years and had no idea there was a pond behind it, I felt like a bit of a failure as someone who likes to be called curious.
When I picked up a shift at job #3, I did the same thing. I've heard that there are cross country trails somewhere, so I consulted a map. I am not very good with maps, so I decided that I would try to head in the general direction of the trails, but also not be so focused as to not see the other potentially interesting things around me. And you know what? I realized that I've worked at that job for nearly four years and have rarely left the library except to go to two other buildings. I found out where all the dorms are!
I also found that I was wandering pretty close to where the cross country trails are, so when I have another shift at that library in two weeks, I'll actually find them right away.
Free adventures + exercise = good stuff.
What are they going to do with those mattresses I need them.
ReplyDeleteSince they're in a dumpster, I would assume they've gone to the landfill.
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