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Memorial Day Weekend (and Movement Matters Week 4 Results)

I hope you had a good Memorial Day weekend.

I had a sincere paradigm shift this weekend. Before this weekend, I’ve never really connected to the meaning of Memorial Day. Fortunately, I’ve never lost a loved one due to the horrors of war. I’m ashamed to admit but before this weekend Memorial day was more about a “summer kick off”. It was a three day weekend. It was a “goal date” to be bikini ready.

Not anymore.

Our weekend started on Friday with a visit to Manasses National Battlefield. Saturday, we went to Harpers Ferry. Sunday, we went to Antietem National Battlefield. Yesterday, we went to Gettysburg National Battlefield.

After all that bikinis and BBQs seem inconsequential.

Freedom is not free.

With a sincere heart I want to say, thank you to all who have served.

It was hot and humid this weekend. In some ways, I think it made visiting the battlefields all that much more powerful. Walking 4.5 miles in cotton t-shirt and shorts during 90 degree weather is one thing. Walking 4.5 miles (Or more…much more.) in a Civil War soldier’s uniform of long underwear, shirt, wool hat, wool pants, and wool coat while carrying 45lbs of gear is another.

I have no excuses.

Week Four Results of Movement Matters 10,000 Steps a Day Challenge

5/22 – 14,009
5/23 – 11, 438
5/24 – 9,111
5/25 – 11, 095
5/26 – 11,395
5/27 – 8,022
5/28 – 11,933

Weekly average is 11,000 steps a day.

I’ve noticed that each week my steps have gone up a little bit. The funny thing is this has not been intentional. I think it’s the result of creating a habit. My highest day of 14,009 steps on 5/22 was spent in the campground but walking is mentally becoming such an important part of my day that I find myself wanting to get up and move more. For a slug like myself, this is quite the phenomenon.

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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4 Responses to “Memorial Day Weekend (and Movement Matters Week 4 Results)”

  1. On May 29, 2012 at 8:42 am Tamara responded with... #

    Well said, Jenn.

    I’m really impressed with your increasing step habit. You’re rocking!

    Reply
  2. On May 29, 2012 at 12:08 pm Gina responded with... #

    ” I’m ashamed to admit but ….” As much as I feel people need to remember and have gratitude-for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I would bet a million that those who died on our country’s behalf are actually PLEASED that we don’t have much (relatively speaking) to worry about. (Don’t be too hard on yourself :)

    On a different note, I gave up sugar (thanks to your inspiration and Mo’s)! I wrote a good-bye letter to it on my blog if you’d like to read it.

    Reply
  3. On May 29, 2012 at 1:28 pm B @ Crags and Veggies responded with... #

    Beautiful picture and you go girl on the steps!

    Reply
  4. On August 23, 2014 at 3:16 pm Sondi responded with... #

    Suririspngly well-written and informative for a free online article.

    Reply

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