Take it Outside

Wednesday, was one of my few days I have to spend at home.  I love those days in the summertime because I get up early, drink some coffee while checking email and reading blogs, then eat breakfast.  After a while, I will take the dog for a walk and then exercise myself.  I get lots of things done around the house and I enjoy the time of quietness.

Wednesday was one of those days.

After taking the dog for her walk (which she HATES by the way), I decided that it was a nice day outside (yes, it was 90 degrees but I like to sweat while working out!) and I would take my walk outside after dropping Maggie off at the house.  She can barely go around the block much less 45 minutes.

So, off I went, outside, in the 90 degree heat to sweat, listen to music, and just have a good workout.

There are so many benefits to taking a nice long walk!

Check out all the health benefits to walking.  Amazing.  In addition to the health reasons, little did I know, I was about to see so many “interesting” things on my walk.  After one thing, then, two, three, four and five, I knew I had to snap some quick photos and tell you guys about it.

First, let me tell you about WHERE I walk.  There is a “busy” road out in front of my neighborhood.  I first like to walk around the neighborhood and then walk the length of the road.  Well, this road is where I saw so many “interesting” things:

First of all, the litter.

I mean, seriously people.  Don’t throw trash out your car window.  How hard is it to save it and throw it away into a garbage can?  The only time I ever littered was when I was still living at home.  I was obese and went through a drive thru.  I didn’t want my parents to know so I threw the garbage out the window.  That was sad to tell you.  Anyway…speaking of sad.  I also saw this:

This is a memorial for a man that died running on this road early one morning.  He was a teacher nearby and a running coach.  Every time we drive on the way to our house, we go by these yellow ribbons and running shoes.  So sad and so tragic.

To lighten the mood a little after that, I saw something a little more intersting:

Yes, I get why someone would want to hide THAT box from their parents.  Gheesh!

Next to that box was…

A Fork!  Well of course there would be a wrapped up fork in the grass…makes perfect sense!

Then, of course, I saw this:

Yep, an iPad cover.  How this got on the side of the road, I will never know.  I have two covers of my own so I didn’t need this one.  I left it.

Last, but certainly not least was this guy:

A snake.  I freaked out and jumped to the side of the sidewalk only to realize he was dead.  So, of course, I stopped for a picture.  Snakes are gross and scary.  Dead or alive!

So…my walk on Wednesday was much more exciting than if I had just walked on the treadmill and watched some boring show on television.

What is the strangest thing you have ever seen while exercising, inside or out?

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My name is Jennifer, I’m 35 and I currently live in a suburb outside of Atlanta. I live with my husband, Jason and Shi-tzu, Maggie. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
My full time job is teaching elementary school. My part time job is private tutoring after school for grades K-6. I have been on my weight loss journey my entire life but just began to take it seriously two years ago when I decided it was time to start a family. I didn’t want to be one of those people who others look and and say, “Is she pregnant or just really fat?” At the rate I was going, that question would certainly be asked. So, two years ago I joined Weight Watchers. Now, closing in on losing 100 pounds, my life is healthier and I am happier. Now…bring on the baby!
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