Country Workin', You wanna start a walking club??

Support.  A keyword in any weight loss journey.  I never realized how important support was until I embarked on this huge journey after VSG surgery. As with everyone, the second place I spend most of my time is at work. I’ve always loved my work environment but it wasn’t until recently that I realized just how great the people that I work with are. The support I was given from the very beginning when I first made the decision to have VSG was great. When I got back from surgery and they seen the change in me, seen I was happier and that I had just bloomed, their support grew to something I never expected.

One day I suggested we start a walking club. After a little bit of ribbing from a few, I soon found that most of the guys I work with were interested. Since the snow has melted and the dirt roads have dried up, we have started. After our first half an hour walk, we all felt so much better. We were laughing, smiling, feeling less stressed, had a clear head and just generally felt more focused to start our afternoon. Regardless if your job is stressful or not, there are always times when work can pile up and stress levels can rise. Our afternoon walks are now something we look forward to. We are all helping each other in that little way by going for a walk each lunch hour. That half an hour is better than nothing at all. We all know how busy we can be in the evenings and your not always able to get in any exercise.

 

The Saskatchewan country side is actually really quite beautiful and we are gifted with working in the middle of it. It is a truly relaxing experience and our walking club has become my favorite part of the day. They tell me all the time that I inspire them and they are so proud of my determination, little do they know they help me along everyday. I am very grateful for their support and I have to give a shout-out to my Landrose guys for being continually supportive and encouraging. I encourage you all if you have the type of job that you can take a little time for yourself, whether it’s a lunch break or a coffee break to get your co-workers involved and try doing something active during that time. Break-time can easily become full of calories with sugary coffees and donuts. If you get active you will feel great, clear your mind and feel re-energized for the rest of your day!

 

Whenever I walk down the dirt roads I can’t help but sing…Country roads, Take me home, to the place I belong. West Virginia, Mountain Mama, take me home, country roads.

Until next time!

Hugs & Glitter,

Chanty