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1. buttingout2014

   

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   30 Nov 2017

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   What I did yesterday to keep active and distracted:
   
   After work, I immediately put on a pair of long-johns & wool socks, and bundled-up before bringing my pooch over to the local dog park.  It was cold and windy, but I had a nice hot coffee to keep me toasty on the inside.
   
   Dexter (my dog) appreciated it, because he loves the dog park.
   It was good for me too - because the only exercise I get at home is typing at the keyboard, or walking downstairs to raid the fridge.  :O
   While I'm at the park, I always force myself to run around with Dexter as much as possible, not just for his benefit - but to get a little needed exercise myself too!
   
   OK - Your turn:
   What did YOU do yesterday to keep active and distracted??
   
   
   
   "If I have just ONE, I'll be right back where I started...Desperately wishing I was where I am today."
   
   
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2. treepeo

   

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   30 Nov 2017 in reply to buttingout2014

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   Actually Jim, every day this week after work I went out shopping and the like.  Tuesday I made 3 separate trips out.  I did that on purpose to keep myself moving, because I desperately need to lose some weight since I quit smoking.
   
   I am also trying to move around more at work, and when I put my lunch in the microwave to heat up, I dance while I wait for it.
   
   I can't do as much as I would like to do because I was badly injured years ago, but I make a conscious effort to do what I can, when I can.  Every little bit helps.
3. buttingout2014

   

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   What I did today to keep distracted:
   
   Today, like most weekdays, I went to work 9am thru 5pm - and stuck to the general routine associated with a typical workday.
   Once I returned home, I found myself in front of the computer, and was just about ready to settle into binge watching a few episodes of my favourite TV series...
   
   Thankfully, my dog walked into the room - and looked at me with those sad eyes, expressing that he'd been left alone all day while I was at work.  This was about all it took for me to slip my shoes back on and drag my lazy butt over to the off-leash dog park so he (and I) could burn off a little energy.
   
   I find myself back in front of the computer this evening, a little tuckered-out, but definitely feeling better about how I wrapped-up another hectic day without eating chocolate covered almonds while binge-watching some program.
   
   How about all of YOU?
   What did YOU do today to keep distracted / and active??
   
   
   "If I have just ONE, I'll be right back where I started...Desperately wishing I was where I am today."
   
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   - Your QUIT buddy, Jim.
   
   
   

   My Mileage:
   
   My Quit Date: 1/27/2014
   Smoke-Free Days: 1408 
   Cigarettes Not Smoked: 35,200 
   Amount Saved: $15,488.00

   
   
4. lithan44

   

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   05 Dec 2017 in reply to buttingout2014

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   Hi Buttingout.  This morning for the first time, I rode the stationary bike for an hours and did some weights.  I used to bike in the evening at least 5 days a week but at the beginning of September I moved and my commute became 4 hours of driving a day, getting up at 4:40am.  By the time I would arrive home, I was bagged.  I just started a new job that is closer but still not getting home until 6pm.  I was finding excuses not to exercise and that causes me to feel depressed.  My goal is to do my workout in the mornings now.  
5. marianne, quit coach

   

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   Hello Everyone,
   
   Your days seem full of activity! So nice doing your favourite things while moving around.  
   
   Great discussion to have daily.  
   
   Marianne
6. treepeo

   

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   Wow lithan44, I can't believe you had such a long drive, and that you had to get up before the birds.  Yikes!  I hope your commute is significantly better now.
   
   Good for you for exercising regularly.  My main form of exercise is walking, but I even have to be careful about how much of that I do, otherwise I hurt myself.  But I am now very aware of the weight I have gained, and I am determined to stay as active as I can.  I also try to stretch at home, so that I don't stiffen up too much.
7. buttingout2014

   

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   Hey Lithan44 and Treepeo;
   Glad to see you both jumping aboard this post!
   
   ...Reading about the stationary bike got me to thinking about the brand-new (never used) treadmill I have in my basement, next to the laundry room.
   I suppose I really have NO excuse for not walking / jogging around the block during the icy winter days since that thing is sitting downstairs - calling my name!
   
   I guess I better get down there and start doing my thing, so I can add that to my daily "HEALTHY DISTRACTIONS" diary!
   ...Wish me luck - and pray that I don't get distracted by the TV on the way to the laundry room!  :O
   
   
   Your QUIT friend, Jim.
8. treepeo

   

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   You mean you don't have a TV in your basement?  Gasp, so shocking!  He, he, he.
   
   You should bring your phone and headsets down with you so you can listen to some great music while you walk.
   
   I went to the grocery store after work and had to battle against the wind.  It just made me realize that if I want to keep doing the amount of walking I have been doing lately, I will probably have to do a lot of it inside, because I really hate fighting the wind.  It is so irritating.