Last night, my neighbor and I walked approximately 6 miles together. Whenever she is around and Doc is here to watch Peanut and Pumpkin, we make an effort to go.
- Is 6 miles a huge distance? No
- Did we walk in record time? No
- Did I burn enough calories to make up for those no bake cookies I ate? No
However, even with all those "no"s and the massive number of bugs that found their way down my shirt, I am grateful to have walked. A walk with a friend is beneficial for me in so many ways:
- I feel good about myself - that I took the time out to exercise.
- We talk about everything and nothing. It is downright therapeutic.
- It is an escape from the norm. When I'm home with my monkeys I'm always a mom first. When I'm walking, no one interrupts me. When I'm walking, I'm actually me again . . . if only for an hour.
It's always nice to get some exercise, especially with a friend. I really need to get into the habit of exercising again.
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