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Emma’s walking challenge blog

May 14, 2021

We’re into week three of our walking challenge and I hope everyone is doing great!

I’ve tried to mix it up this week and go on different walks around my little village. I think a change of scenery can help and I’ve tried to go on a different road every day.

Let’s be serious, we’ve not had the best weather. I’d planned on going out many days and then stuck to an indoor workout instead. Then on other days I’ve been out walking and ended up soaking and wishing I’d stayed indoors! I guess that’s the joys of living in Scotland. The best part of the six week challenge I think is it has me into a routine of coming home from work and exercising no matter the weather and that is something I hope to continue.

I’d say my biggest challenge is coming up as next week is my birthday week. I’m one of those people who likes to string out their birthday as much as they can! I’m going to try to lay off the cake as much this year as I’ve worked so hard on where I want to be with my fitness and health (Although, I cannot promise anything – the key word there is ‘try’).

So I hope you are all trying your best and as I said last week don’t punish yourself for not being able to reach your step count every day, although I’m sure you all are!

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