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Angela, walking up 4 flights of stairs is AWESOME. My job turns butts and bellies into BUTTS AND BELLIES. The average is a 20 lb gain by women by 5 years in the seat. Scarey...I've been there 15 years If I don't do something now I won't live to see a happy retirement...or at least the end of bus driving.

My heart goes out to bus drivers because I could not do it. Sitting all day and then having to put up with the passengers. It takes a special person like yourself to do this job. And we thank you.

My hubby went walking with me tonight! We walked for about 30 minutes around the "block". The block is actually one long block on one street, but it's three blocks on the other side (cul-de-sacs), plus it's hilly!

I did that on TOP of the Power Pump class with weights and cardio that I did at the gym tonight. Now if I can just not eat to ruin all of the good work I did - tonight will be golden!

Hi Dianne!

GREAT that hubbie tagged along (lol). My boyfriend would not last but of course he already does alot of walking during the day and stays on his feet - so the LAST thing he wants to do is walk.

Now our 5-year old Jack Russell Terrier, Jeremiah is ALWAYS ready to go with me. That is my "get up lazy woman" and hit the road reminder. I feel guilty when I do not go walking as I know he is dependent on me to go.

Thanks for sharing and please keep us posted. Oh, I do not know if I already asked and forgot or you already shared - what are your goals if you feel like sharing with us?

Mine are to keep the inches off, the butt and hips hopefully in check and my stress level down.

Angela, please don't feel sorry for me. After 12 years I landed a run that I love. The people think I "walk on water", the hours suit me to a "T", and I always know what the weather is. This morning it was major thunder storms. My first run is 45 min out of town to bring in State workers. I told them I wouldn't charge any extra for the fantastic "light show" (lightening). Gave them their first chuckle of the day. At Christmas my morning gang will sing Christmas Carols.

WalkingGranny, we need you here in Orlando, Florida. You are one SPECIAL lady. Thanks for sharing!

Didn't specifically walk today, although I did park way far away from work and took a short walk with my 3 year old grandson tonight. Super bad rain flooded many of our streets making me an hour late getting done, and my kids were coming for dinner. Talk about stressed out! I forgot my celphone this afternoon and couldn't even call them. All worked out though, they just left, and I'm soon hitting the sheets.

Hey WalkingGranny, sounds like your burn't some calories in spite of not getting in your usual walk. Get a good night's rest and there is always tomorrowl. We look forward to hearing about tomorrow - thanks for sharing!

Hi WalkingGranny!

We need an UPDATE...........

I'm ashamed to say all I walked today was from the farthest parking spot to work, but I did it for both morning and afternoon parts.