My New Activity

MALL WALKING!

(Ok, I definitely do NOT wear heels while I walk. I am usually looking pretty trashy in my work out clothes with no makeup on!)

I must admit that when I heard about mall walking before I could only picture really old people arm pumping while wearing sweat bands. However, ever since I had Paxton I have had a secret desire to mall walk. Conveniently, I was talking to a new friend at church one day and she informed me that she really enjoyed mall walking. I naturally invited myself so I could see what it was like, and we started going daily last week. And here is why I have decided I love it:

1. It's an inside form of exercise. We aren't in the blazing heat when we go.

2. Paxton can go with me! I take Paxton with me in his stroller, and he just plays with toys and looks around the whole time.

3. We go earlier than Paxton and I were used to waking up so it creates a really fantastic schedule for the rest of the day. Instead of sleeping in, we get up, walk, and then he comes home ready for an afternoon nap. He also goes to bed at night earlier. It just makes our day run very smoothly.

4. My friend and I just talk the entire time so it goes by so fast.

5. We walk for a whole hour which is more cardio than I used to do at the gym.

6. And my friend expects me to go. This is really great for the days I just have no desire to get out of bed. I know she is depending on me, so I get up and go anyway.

I think we are just going to go Mon-Thur every week so that we don't burn ourselves out. I must admit I am really liking it. Exercise has always been very important to me, and so this gives me a new, enjoyable way to workout. Yay for mall walking!

PS- I promise I don't arm pump. haha.