tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post1542731033953150612..comments2024-01-12T05:15:38.548-06:00Comments on My Journey to Fit: Walking Through the Park and Reminiscing*Shelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-79267594949859883752009-08-29T11:14:15.597-05:002009-08-29T11:14:15.597-05:00I love that song - glad you put it back in my head...I love that song - glad you put it back in my head :)<br /><br />I think the same way re "everyday exercise" . . . living in NYC involves a lot of walking, and if I ever moved, I'd like to find another place where walking (and/or biking) is a workable means of everyday transportation.Riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136973764256658305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-66556160556206190902009-08-28T05:15:36.837-05:002009-08-28T05:15:36.837-05:00I bike most places I go, unless it's within a ...I bike most places I go, unless it's within a mile and then I walk. I live in Northern CA. My dad in CO, in his 70s, does the same, except for the walking, that hurts too much. Bikes rule!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-46624226244897975562009-08-26T20:30:40.382-05:002009-08-26T20:30:40.382-05:00I had a little over a mile to walk to and from sch...I had a little over a mile to walk to and from school as a grade schooler, and when I went to high school I would walk over a mile to the closest restaurant/food place to eat before practice. It's hard to believe now that I did that and was still so overweight...but considering what I was eating, it isn't a huge surprise!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-37535748251336787282009-08-26T20:17:24.511-05:002009-08-26T20:17:24.511-05:00Cool I love doing that too, walking in the park an...Cool I love doing that too, walking in the park and see lovers on the bench remembering my love life. lol Cheers, ErinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-82554701644633586342009-08-26T14:37:41.976-05:002009-08-26T14:37:41.976-05:00Just noticed your June 2009 bike pic!! You look aw...Just noticed your June 2009 bike pic!! You look awesome!!! Wow! :)<br /><br />Ok.. onto your post, I agree.. when we were teens, it was just "life" to get in exercise, biking & walking here and there... I hated PE too! lol!! And sucked at most sports, but now I love getting in my exercise.. feel like a lump without my "daily dose"! lol! <br /><br />I think making activity part of your everyday life is the way to go... just "be"!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-48833194117911282402009-08-26T00:20:27.363-05:002009-08-26T00:20:27.363-05:00I, too, used to bike everywhere I went. Ahhh...th...I, too, used to bike everywhere I went. Ahhh...the good ol' days. :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-81342646413544573062009-08-25T21:57:06.319-05:002009-08-25T21:57:06.319-05:00I'm late in commenting, (sorry) but I just wan...I'm late in commenting, (sorry) but I just wanted to chime in that I used to ride my bike and walk everywhere when I was younger. I wouldn't have thought to ask my Mom to drive me to the neighbors house.<br /><br />These days though, I have a fear of something happening to my children, so I take them where they need to go! We do play outside, etc. but they don't venture far from home on foot!Diane, Fit to the Finishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03563578757721307599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-36157910578394023722009-08-25T19:18:55.365-05:002009-08-25T19:18:55.365-05:00This is my favorite post ever. And yes, that song ...This is my favorite post ever. And yes, that song immediately was in my head when I saw the headline. <br /><br />I once rode my bike 11 miles one way to a friends house. Hell, it only took 15 minutes to get there by car! I was 12. What can I say? I still can't estimate distance between my porch and the tree on the berm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682654311294278511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-49573398100202854662009-08-25T14:57:54.733-05:002009-08-25T14:57:54.733-05:00Thanks for coming by and commenting on my blog! I...Thanks for coming by and commenting on my blog! I have to admit that I am loving all the support people have been offering me since I started it. I love your before and after photos... you've obviously worked really hard to get to where you are today!266https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170707764904423302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-41734237470258510422009-08-25T11:58:17.947-05:002009-08-25T11:58:17.947-05:00We barely had cars back when I was a child.
And ye...We barely had cars back when I was a child.<br />And yes, thanks for that song.<br />It's better than the one my sister was tormenting me with from MamaMia.<br />hahahaLevihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-26704597167491174682009-08-25T10:35:04.069-05:002009-08-25T10:35:04.069-05:00I agree - riding your bike and walking around grow...I agree - riding your bike and walking around growing up was just what you did - my parents both worked so I had to walk/ride my bike to get anywhere.<br /><br />I live in the "sticks" now, but if I lived in my old town, I'd like to think I would ride my bike again - I used to ride my bike to the train every day - even in winter if there wasn't snow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-44874608998808313282009-08-25T10:24:40.578-05:002009-08-25T10:24:40.578-05:00The Two Kittehs have an award for you at our blog!...The Two Kittehs have an award for you at our blog!! Check it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-20011784866446268622009-08-25T09:46:14.260-05:002009-08-25T09:46:14.260-05:00I love that song, it's OK!
I thought I was re...I love that song, it's OK!<br /><br />I thought I was really fat in highschool, and I was probably a size 8/10...I really didn't do much excercise AT ALL...I think I can honestly say this is the best shape I've ever been..(which is sort of sad)Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648049238771250699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-46414115121191669182009-08-25T09:30:58.902-05:002009-08-25T09:30:58.902-05:00You reminded me of how active I was as a kid too -...You reminded me of how active I was as a kid too - walking and biking everywhere with friends in the summer and sledding and skating in the winter. Hmm..where did I get off track?Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05117083150374231978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-86911438262203824982009-08-25T09:06:52.536-05:002009-08-25T09:06:52.536-05:00I grew up on Army bases which were very pedestrian...I grew up on Army bases which were very pedestrian friendly. I walked everywhere, to school, the library, wherever I could get to. Unfortunately here in NC, it's not like that. <br /><br />But now think about all the time you spent jump roping as a kid, or swinging, that sort of thing. Believe it or not, that was exercise too! If we all would just keep playing. . .:)Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348845201586067026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-28404100799883306102009-08-25T08:59:07.962-05:002009-08-25T08:59:07.962-05:00Wow, this makes me think back to how I got around ...Wow, this makes me think back to how I got around as a kid. I walked to and from elementary school everyday. Rode my bike *everywhere*, including the shopping center that was (according to google maps)a couple miles up the road.<br /><br />I want a real bike now!Camevilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14446281829643300389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43821637150851316542009-08-25T08:35:21.380-05:002009-08-25T08:35:21.380-05:00When I do convince my lazy bum butt to go outside ...When I do convince my lazy bum butt to go outside for a run, my favorite part is coming home and jumping on the laptop to map it out! I've only ever used map my run and didn't even know google did that too. Thanks for the tip!Jen, a priorfatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096249124375860830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-46640788945681719682009-08-25T08:03:29.654-05:002009-08-25T08:03:29.654-05:00I wasn't a bike rider, but I played tennis nea...I wasn't a bike rider, but I played tennis nearly every day during my high school years---I wasn't tiny, I was a size 10 and thought I was huge. Teen minds are warped!Hotch Potcheryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205620637311970766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-43823767192984490122009-08-25T06:12:15.610-05:002009-08-25T06:12:15.610-05:00Man, was I an active kid. I walked everywhere. I...Man, was I an active kid. I walked everywhere. I remember running all the way home from school! In college I didn't have a car, so I biked everywhere. Probably the best shape I've been in my life. Cicumstances...they change, don't they. Now, I walk for exercise, not to get anywhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-22310423643297841612009-08-25T05:29:08.801-05:002009-08-25T05:29:08.801-05:00EAR WORM ALERT.
yep.
already singing it in my he...EAR WORM ALERT.<br /><br />yep.<br /><br />already singing it in my head :)<br /><br />Ive never ever ever (waitforit) been to central park!<br /><br />I need to rectify that before I turn 50.carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189971808958997845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-13796554968381853142009-08-25T04:33:55.409-05:002009-08-25T04:33:55.409-05:00I was an uncoordinated child who lived on a rutted...I was an uncoordinated child who lived on a rutted, gravel road. It took me far too long to learn how to ride a bike, I'm afraid. I think I will have to learn all over again when I finally decide on a bike purchase. The bad news is, I still live on a gravel road, far from town. <br /><br />Take good care of yourself today.Roxiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01440676304336222503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-59560542173479786692009-08-25T03:57:23.019-05:002009-08-25T03:57:23.019-05:00OK, I am dim, how do you measure your mileage with...OK, I am dim, how do you measure your mileage with Google Maps? I am so frustrated with how slow Map My Walk is, I am looking for a good alternative.<br /><br />Yeah, we walked miles as kids, probably 4 miles a day, to and from school alone and then we walked miles around school, then miles to and from friends after. We cycled a lot too and never considered it exercise, just fun!<br /><br />I think it would be great if more towns were pedestrian/cycle friendly. Something worth campaigning for, after all, it is better for the envirnment and better for everybody's health!Fat[free]Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657562694069139967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-18404010928904554392009-08-25T00:58:15.980-05:002009-08-25T00:58:15.980-05:00Went biking the other day for the first time in a ...Went biking the other day for the first time in a long time, it was a lot of fun. Great before and after pic!Emmetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523141512004701658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067665701316634699.post-8960775891376062032009-08-25T00:55:34.440-05:002009-08-25T00:55:34.440-05:00best line/musical part of the song. LOL!
I remem...best line/musical part of the song. LOL!<br /><br />I remember my dad used to brag about walking 10 miles to school, barefoot, in the snow. Problem was, he grew up in Oklahoma in the Dust Bowl years. LOL!<br /><br />I'm still impressed with your bravery at biking. I wouldn't dare try. I know I'd break something. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com