montanajan

Good for you, DeeDee75!
Dry weather, wet weather.....When I was super serious about race walking 6 miles/day (some 20 years ago) I decided the weather would NOT stop my exercise. I walked in sleet, rain, snow, ice, nice weather, hot weather - I had used the weather as an excuse - no more. I looked outside & chose my clothing - ear muffs, & mittens if necessary.
Trucks going by occasionally got me muddy - who cared? Mud splashed up the back of my pants or tights too - so what? I was losing weight (60 lb) & getting toned.
I did not always want to get out there, but had to. I even walked after working 12 hour night shift (OB nurse) before I'd shower & go to bed in the morning.
We have 4 kids, & they could not be my excuse either. I'd walk while one played baseball, walk while another practiced football, walked the gym bleachers while another played volleyball, walked the neighborhood where the kids took piano or trombone or drum lessons.
I guess I'm trying to say that you all are important - do not let excuses keep you from getting fit. Every step you take is an investment in your future! A good pair of shoes & old clothes are the only expenses in walking.
I no longer can race walk - age, back surgery, arthritis have all invaded my body.
However, I can park far from the door anywhere I go; I can walk back & forth in my hallway when I'm on the phone; I can walk my covered porch & sit down when my back hurts. I can take the stairs instead of the elevator even if I have to lean on the rail & stop at each step to protect my bum knee. I can drink water instead of Coke while I quilt.
We are all on a journey & how we choose to "move-on-down-the-road" will determine our day, our week, our future. We're worth the effort.
OK everyone, that pep talk was for ME! I'll let you know how diligent I am about making these weak old legs move on a daily basis. :+) Good luck to each of you.
Jan