Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 6: Weekly Update

SMART Goal:  To engage in an outdoor activity three times a week, such as running, biking, playing tennis, etc.

Successes & Challenges:  This week I did not face many challenges.  I did not have a huge homework load, my work hours were slim, and the weather was beautiful!!  I got outside 3 times this week.  I went for 2 night runs, and when I went home to Plymouth this weekend, my boyfriend and I walked around Minneapolis for over an hour, which was super fun!!  I was going to take some pictures but my camera was dead and I forgot to bring my charger :(  The only challenge I faced this week was late last week when I didn't want to get my butt out of bed.  I told myself that if I go for a run, afterwards I can catch up with Desperate Housewives online, and that made me get going.

Feelings Experienced:  I feel so great after I am done running or walking.  It is very refreshing and my body feels so good afterwards.  I have realized I love running and walking outside when it is night time, rather than during the day.

What I Learned This Week:  That once I got into the groove of things of regularly exercising, I now cannot see myself not doing this even after this class is over.  I also have figured out what what I enjoy doing best and to give myself a small reward if I am feeling lazy to get outside.

Plans for Next Week:  To stay ontop of my lifestyle change, even though I have a lot of projects to work on next week.  When I feel like I am getting really busy with school work and think I don't have the time to get outside, I am just going to try to remember the feeling I get when I am done running and that will hopefully motivate me to get outside!

These are some of the sites we saw while we walked around Minneapolis....

The Gold Medal Flour Mill

Cherry and Spoon Sculpture

A view of MPLS at night