I just have to brag...since you folks on the exercise page helped me pick out socks for walking, I have really improved. I sometimes remember to log my activities in FitDay, and I see that back when I started I walked for 20 minutes and burned 60 calories. Today, I took a fairly vigorous hike up the desert canyon behind our house. There is a lot of loose sand and rocks to walk through and it is all up hill. I was out there for 85 minutes and burned 413 calories. I just use these calorie counts to show the change, I don't necessarily believe what Fitday says about calories burned.

Anyway, I feel so strong and independent with my water bottle holster and my light weight hiking boots...the dog had a good time, too. We both drank out of my water bottle [eeew], but, hey, we were braving the wilderness together.

Congrats!! I love that rewarding feeling after a good strenuous hike!! I've had to share my bottle with my dog once or twice as well.... And it is gross, but I can't let her get dehydrated.... I just try not to picture where she usually puts her tongue, then I wipe the rim of the bottle as best I can before putting the cap back on LOL

Again, congrats to you!! Must feel great!!!

That's amazing and I can feel the joy coming from your post!

Thanks! I'm tired and my feet hurt tonight. Tomorrow I need to do something that doesn't involve my feet.

Non scale victories are the best!