I am a desk worker. I sit for hours at a time (when I am not perching at my computer).
Though I live and work in the DFW, I actually have ready access to a beautifully wooded area near my office. I have been biding my time for the perfect moment when I could go for a lunchtime walk.
The weather yesterday was perfect!
My work environment is very casual, so I can totally get away with wearing tennis shoes into the office. I took advantage of that and came ready for a jaunt through the wilderness trees.
That is some fancy photo work… yeah, I got lucky.
I spent some time on the beaten path. Ok, that is a road.
The sky was an incredible blue, and the clouds were little puffs. 
I ventured down some lesser used paths as well. Since I was alone, I did stick to the trails, but have plans to go on adventure soon with a co-worker!
I was a happy girl. Just me and the woods.
But, soon my walk had to end. Thirty minutes flew by! I was just starting to get too warm for my light jacket. I look forward to doing it again.
Taking a lunchtime walk is just one small change that I can make to keep my metabolism up, my legs loose, and burn a few extra calories!
Being rather busy these days, I tend to have a lot on my mind, which has been interfering with my regular sleeping pattern. That has caused some excess tiredness.
I pretty much wanted to do anything except run after work, but I knew that I had a full rest day on Friday. I completely advocate resting if your body genuinely needs it, but I could tell that I had one more solid workout in me before a full day of rest.
It really is the runs that are completed out of sheer will that are the most rewarding!
After running, I rarely want real food. Usually a smoothie is my first line of defense against post-run tummy grumbles. So a smoothie it was for dinner!
This smoothie was delicious… 1/2 c water, 2/3 c, almond milk. 1/2 banana, 1 c frozen fruit (mango, pineapple, and papaya), 1 scoop Raw Protein, 2 handfuls of spinach, 2 cups of ice.
I would eat drink this again tomorrow, if I had not finished off all of the spinach and the bananas too.
Quick shower and change of clothes, because I had a friend in town from Ohio.
We met at White Rhino Coffee in Cedar Hill. (Seriously, you never know which ‘burb I will show up in next. )
White Rhino is a small coffee house that is owned by a local business man. I am all about going to businesses owned by actual people, versus companies.
I am not all about drive thrus, but White Rhino does have a drive up that you could use if that’s your thing.
I just got the bottomless cup of coffee, which I had to put a bottom on, because they did not have out any decaf. I had two cups of caffeinated coffee at 8pm, which is why I was able to stay there until 12 and chat with some friends from college that came along.
Late night, but sometimes it is a good thing to just be a normal (occassionally irresponisble) 26 year old.
- What small changes have you made to better your health?
- Do you prefer privately or corporately owned businesses? What determines where you go (cost, proximity, etc)?
I love taking a walk at lunch time!
Do you have a nice area by your office?
I found a park near my office the other day! Will definitely be taking full advantage of that before the ice storms take over
It definitely helps to have nice wether and an enjoyable setting!