Comments on: How to Walk for Fun and Profit http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/ personal finance that makes cents Sat, 17 May 2008 00:54:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: If I had a Million Dollars (Linkified) http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-122212 If I had a Million Dollars (Linkified) Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:57:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-122212 [...] I had a million dollars - We wouldn’t have to walk to the store If I had a million dollars - Now, we’d take a limousine ’cause it costs more If I had a [...] [...] I had a million dollars - We wouldn’t have to walk to the store If I had a million dollars - Now, we’d take a limousine ’cause it costs more If I had a [...]

]]> By: BillinDetroit http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-84877 BillinDetroit Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:09:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-84877 Some time back, when I was working on quitting smoking, I used to tell myself that I could have a cigarette when I came back from a brisk 1-mile walk. Oddest thing ... I usually forgot about the cigarette before I got back and I never actually wanted it badly enough to light up. That was 9 years ago. I still haven't had that cigarette. IIRC, on one occasion I did still want it when I got home. So I went for another walk. On another occasion, when my weight had gotten out of hand, I used to permit myself as many donuts as I wanted. No exception. But I did require myself to walk to a donut shop 4 miles away and I did limit myself to one per trip. Ditto for ice cream cones ... three miles in another direction. In the past year I've lost about 20 pounds but have plateaued for the past 4 months or so. Last week I bought a new pair of tennis shoes. Walking is a death-defying act. Some time back, when I was working on quitting smoking, I used to tell myself that I could have a cigarette when I came back from a brisk 1-mile walk. Oddest thing … I usually forgot about the cigarette before I got back and I never actually wanted it badly enough to light up. That was 9 years ago. I still haven’t had that cigarette.

IIRC, on one occasion I did still want it when I got home. So I went for another walk.

On another occasion, when my weight had gotten out of hand, I used to permit myself as many donuts as I wanted. No exception. But I did require myself to walk to a donut shop 4 miles away and I did limit myself to one per trip. Ditto for ice cream cones … three miles in another direction.

In the past year I’ve lost about 20 pounds but have plateaued for the past 4 months or so.

Last week I bought a new pair of tennis shoes. Walking is a death-defying act.

]]> By: dav467 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-44254 dav467 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:48:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-44254 I used to sit and look at a nearby hilly slope and one day decided to attempt to climb it. FIrst attempt, failure- half way. Over time - I made it there taking one day at a time always adding a bit more distance. Now I can walk well over 9-11 miles depending on terrain without concern. This was all due to living with a diabetic who refused to excercise or do much for self-help. Perhaps it was an anger thing- perhaps frustration- but it all worked out. If you stay at it long enough, you will actually miss it on days you dont do it. Walking does seem to help curb STRESS. Dont know why and dont care- just know its true. In times when I do tire of walking, I use a bicycle to break momentum. Im not a fanatic- this has just become a way of life over time. Makes ya feel better. Keeps ya healthier. Very enjoyable once you get past those first humps involving ace bandages, etc, etc- its ok to act out all the high drama onlong the way. Pedometers are great fun, add anything you can that adds to the enjoyment and continuation of walking. There is no right and no wrong way. I quickly gave up mall walking when I realized the hard indoor surface was causing back pain. Never walk ON sidewalks- walk on the grass beside it. OH I could go on and on. If anyone desires someone to encourage and talk to them- just email me at dav467@yahoo.com and Ill keep ya inspired. Thanks for the outlet , blog master. enjoyed reading it. Hope I dont loose this website. I used to sit and look at a nearby hilly slope and one day decided to attempt to climb it. FIrst attempt, failure- half way.
Over time - I made it there taking one day at a time always adding a bit more distance.
Now I can walk well over 9-11 miles depending on terrain without concern. This was all due to living with a diabetic who refused to excercise or do much for self-help. Perhaps it was an anger thing- perhaps frustration- but it all worked out. If you stay at it long enough, you will actually miss it on days you dont do it. Walking does seem to help curb STRESS. Dont know why and dont care- just know its true. In times when I do tire of walking, I use a bicycle to break momentum. Im not a fanatic- this has just become a way of life over time. Makes ya feel better. Keeps ya healthier. Very enjoyable once you get past those first humps involving ace bandages, etc, etc- its ok to act out all the high drama onlong the way. Pedometers are great fun, add anything you can that adds to the enjoyment and continuation of walking. There is no right and no wrong way. I quickly gave up mall walking when I realized the hard indoor surface was causing back pain. Never walk ON sidewalks- walk on the grass beside it. OH I could go on and on. If anyone desires someone to encourage and talk to them- just email me at dav467@yahoo.com and Ill keep ya inspired. Thanks for the outlet , blog master. enjoyed reading it. Hope I dont loose this website.

]]> By: dav467 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-44253 dav467 Sat, 13 Jan 2007 13:38:48 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-44253 I, too have made walking a priority in recent years. Even took a job that requires I be forced to walk DAILY. Not bad being paid to excercise. Back in the beginning, I quickly realized that using a tape starting with a slower beat , then escalating the pace with faster music helped. Then came the clothes and shoes. Its all in the shoes- nothing else matters. Be it arch supports - whatever- use whatever makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. Without this, you will fail. Often cheap box store shoes are the best. Get a pair that works and stick with them. Allot one period a day where nothing else matters besides getting your walk in. LET nothing stop you. This is YOUR TIME. Ignore any and all who find you OBCESSED. You have to be to pull this off. I, too have made walking a priority in recent years. Even took a job that requires I be forced to walk DAILY. Not bad being paid to excercise.
Back in the beginning, I quickly realized that using a tape starting with a slower beat , then escalating the pace with faster music helped. Then came the clothes and shoes. Its all in the shoes- nothing else matters. Be it arch supports - whatever- use whatever makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. Without this, you will fail. Often cheap box store shoes are the best. Get a pair that works and stick with them. Allot one period a day where nothing else matters besides getting your walk in. LET nothing stop you. This is YOUR TIME. Ignore any and all who find you OBCESSED. You have to be to pull this off.

]]> By: Canadian http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-43824 Canadian Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:14:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-43824 Good tips! Walking is great, I love it. It allows you to combine exercise and transportation. (This is easier for me because I am car-free anyway.) I have the same Omron pedometer you have and it's the best one I've tried (my previous 3 have all failed me). To add to my step count, I walk up six flights of stairs at work. Since I've been walking so much and using the pedometer to make sure I get 10,000 steps, my blood pressure has gone down! Good tips! Walking is great, I love it. It allows you to combine exercise and transportation. (This is easier for me because I am car-free anyway.) I have the same Omron pedometer you have and it’s the best one I’ve tried (my previous 3 have all failed me). To add to my step count, I walk up six flights of stairs at work. Since I’ve been walking so much and using the pedometer to make sure I get 10,000 steps, my blood pressure has gone down!

]]> By: Get Rich Slowly » I Make $6.50 an Hour — Am I Poor? http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-43183 Get Rich Slowly » I Make $6.50 an Hour — Am I Poor? Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:39:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-43183 [...] “I walk when I can, and if I have to drive, I combine several trips into one.” — Walking is an excellent way to save money. [...] [...] “I walk when I can, and if I have to drive, I combine several trips into one.” — Walking is an excellent way to save money. [...]

]]> By: linklog http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-1087 linklog Sun, 02 Jul 2006 03:13:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-1087 <strong>How to Walk for Fun and Profit...</strong> http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit...... How to Walk for Fun and Profit…

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]]> By: Skor Grimm http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-919 Skor Grimm Tue, 27 Jun 2006 18:20:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-919 <i>I know a man who drives to work, even though he lives half a mile from his office.</i> Holy crowly! I live 14 miles from work, and I ride my bike as often as possible (no less than 60% of the time). Living less than a mile from work would be like living in a dream world! What a waste! I know a man who drives to work, even though he lives half a mile from his office.

Holy crowly! I live 14 miles from work, and I ride my bike as often as possible (no less than 60% of the time). Living less than a mile from work would be like living in a dream world! What a waste!

]]> By: Kira http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-787 Kira Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:52:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-787 I purposefully chose an apartment that was walking distance to work. Everybody complains about the parking and people spend more time circling around the garage than I do walking there. Then as soon as I got a driver's license, everybody was asking me if I was going to get a car and start driving to work. Why on earth would I want to when they complain about it so much? My coworkers make parking sound like dental work. I purposefully chose an apartment that was walking distance to work. Everybody complains about the parking and people spend more time circling around the garage than I do walking there. Then as soon as I got a driver’s license, everybody was asking me if I was going to get a car and start driving to work. Why on earth would I want to when they complain about it so much? My coworkers make parking sound like dental work.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-786 J.D. Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:20:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-786 @Brian You're correct, in general. Cheap pedometers are often very inaccurate. Their mechanisms for counting steps are sometimes crazy. (I once had a pedometer that would count ten or fifteen steps when I slid my office chair across the room!) However, I've been happy with the cheap model I listed from Sportline. For me, at least, it's step count matches my own within 1%, even after a three mile walk. (Yes, I've spent an hour counting my steps before. All for the sake of science.) Of course, because it's cheap, it's very possible that another instance of the same pedometer might give me markedly different results. Good point, though! As with many other things, most of the time when you buy a cheap pedometer, you get what you pay for! @Brian
You’re correct, in general. Cheap pedometers are often very inaccurate. Their mechanisms for counting steps are sometimes crazy. (I once had a pedometer that would count ten or fifteen steps when I slid my office chair across the room!)

However, I’ve been happy with the cheap model I listed from Sportline. For me, at least, it’s step count matches my own within 1%, even after a three mile walk. (Yes, I’ve spent an hour counting my steps before. All for the sake of science.)

Of course, because it’s cheap, it’s very possible that another instance of the same pedometer might give me markedly different results.

Good point, though! As with many other things, most of the time when you buy a cheap pedometer, you get what you pay for!

]]> By: Brian Restuccia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-785 Brian Restuccia Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:11:04 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-785 I hate to ruin your reliance on your 'cheap' pedometer, but I thought you may like to know that many are actually very inaccurate. http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/06/21/pedometers_are_they_accurate.php I hate to ruin your reliance on your ‘cheap’ pedometer, but I thought you may like to know that many are actually very inaccurate.
http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2006/06/21/pedometers_are_they_accurate.php

]]> By: gimme-five http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-784 gimme-five Fri, 23 Jun 2006 12:40:55 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/06/23/how-to-walk-for-fun-and-profit/#comment-784 <strong>How to Walk for Fun and Profit...</strong> Did you know that 80% of all trips less than a mile in length are made by car? Now you do. I was just reading a post on one of my new favorite blogs, Get Rich Slowly, entitled: “How to Walk for Fun and Profit.” This article discusses all... How to Walk for Fun and Profit…

Did you know that 80% of all trips less than a mile in length are made by car? Now you do. I was just reading a post on one of my new favorite blogs, Get Rich Slowly, entitled: “How to Walk for Fun and Profit.” This article discusses all…

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