started the kids walking with me

[MommaRuthie]

Yesterday I had the kids start to walk around town with me. we did 2 miles yesterday and 3 1/2 miles today. It was so nice to have that time to talk with them and look at the clouds and flowers and see shops that we have never seen as we drive by. The kids have agreed that unless we are buying a huge amount of groceries that we will walk to the grocer. We are walking to the post office, bank, pharmacy, and school. We are walking at an 8 year old's pace and they are dead by the time we get back up the gigantic hill -1/4 mile hill straight up- but am hoping that even though the pace is slow it will just add to my regular workouts. My kids wanted me to let everyone know on the board. They like to sit and read posts with me. Have a Merry Christmas!

[liv]

Congratulations everyone. That is a really good job. Way to go starting a new healthy family traditions. Tell your kids that is really wonderful that they are helping their mom with her exercise. I love it.

[Desertthorn]

LOL, You must live in the south. We are knee deep in snow here in Seattle and we rarely get snow and never snow that lasts this long.

[MommaRuthie]

central coast california... we are so fortunate to live here in a normally mediteranean climate

[rweeks]

Nice! My wife and I are planning on taking the kid plunge in 09 so we too will have this tradition. Keep it up. Soon you will be that gung-ho soccer mom RUNNING all over town with that high tech three-wheeled stroller. Good luck and Merry Christmas

[MommaRuthie]

If I ever have to use a stroller again I think i would shoot myself... LOL We are definitely done with the stroller bit... I shared the above statement with my hubby and he turned a pale shade of grey at the thought... LOL Have a merry christmas!

[Elizellen]

Great way to exercise yourself and the family

I decided when I started Atkins that I was going to make myself walk instead of taking the car when I needed just a few items from the shops or to go to the post office etc. It is amazing how much easier it is now than when I started out!

Also I find myself doing the walk nowadays for enjoyment even without the need to go shopping!!

[Chicklady]

What a great way to spend quality family time! I think if my parents had done such, weight wouldn't have been such a family issue.

[rweeks]

Originally Posted by MommaRuthie

If I ever have to use a stroller again I think i would shoot myself... LOL We are definitely done with the stroller bit... I shared the above statement with my hubby and he turned a pale shade of grey at the thought... LOL Have a merry christmas!

Tell the hubby "My Bad"....... lol