Exercise with Pokemon Go!

Yesterday I was sitting I the lounge, thinking I'm so unmotivated to get out and exercise.
Last six months I've been meaning to start.
Then I remembered that I used to play pokemon go on my phone. So I downloaded it. The time was 4:50pm and almost dark as it's winter. But for some reason I instantly wanted to try it out. At least find my nearest poke ball stop. So off I went. Didn't go far, its not safe to walk outside at night.

Today, slow start to my day, then I decided why not go for a stroll find pokemon and see how many poke ball stops are close by.
It was awesome 7 poke ball stops within my walking distance. Had so much fun and I made it a stroll. By the time I got home I'd caught about 70 pokemon and was out of pokemon balls. But hey I got out. I was in fresh air. I passed other people without anxiety.
Towards evening tonight 4pm I felt the urge to go out again. Even if it was just to top up pokemon balls for tomorrow. I did the same route but it was a much faster walk. Can't believe I've been out on one walk, much less 2.
Yesterday my step count was around 2800. Yes I hardly do anything so lazy.
But Today 6650 oh wow best I've done in week. I don't feel tired afterwards. So weird. Really hope this continues on fine days during winter. Actually looking forward to go out again tomorrow. Maybe I can find more pokemon ball stops within my walking distance.

First walk achieve for the day. Yes pokemon ball stops were involved. They seem to give me something to aim for. Some incentive however ridiculous that sounds.
Not timing walks as I don't want to get competitive with myself and end up giving up.
This monrings walk brings today's step count to 4218. Not bad considering its only 9 am and it usually takes me until 11am to decide to do anything.

Had breakfast cornflakes, with sugar and chocolate powder, milk. Not the healthiest but I know I'll improve on that with time.

Second short walk for the day. Pokemon ball stops helped motive me. I feel so weird being 50 and playing Pokemon Go. But I guess if it helps, even if for a short while that's ok

Step total today now at 7493 phew. More than yesterday and I still have an outing with mum this afternoon.
Have my extra pain relief on standby, might need it before tomorrow. So worth it, feeling more energised than I have for ages.

Outing with mum two stores. Mum decided walking aisles would get my step count higher. Purchased raised garden, soil and some herbs. Then found the rare and elusive plants strawberries. Big shortage of strawberry plants this year due to all the rain we've had. I purchased 4 plant. Next trip out hopefully will buy raised garden for my strawberries.
Total step count for today now 9356. Highest for a single day this year.

Well today was certainly harder. 8am pushed myself out the front door for my walk. Reached the end of the driveway and had mild stomach pain. I almost turned back and went inside. But told myself if I do that I'll use that excuse again. Even if I only get to the first pokemon ball stop and home at least I achieved something.
Off I went, slowly. Turned out the stomach pain disappeared once I calmed down so might have been anxiety. (Note to self - don't let this sabotage you).
Next issues was when my pokemon bag got full and I couldn't spin the stops. So I had to stop and catch a few.
Made it around what I'm sure will become my normal route. Spoke with a few people, good morning etc. Actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be.
Step count for today 9am 4552. Still double what I was doing staying home all day.
Meant to rain this afternoon so not sure I'll get another walk today but happy I pushed myself to achieve one walk.

Two more walks this afternoon. Been so busy can't wait for a rainy day to spend more time here.
Currently at 9461 steps so I will make 10,000 before bed.

Yo! Just barging in here... 😁 Do you want to add me in the game? 8889 4494 5348
I also started playing to get outside.

I've never added anyone but I'll try

@Walker sent request lol, no idea how this works, what will you be able to see. My lack of pokemon or fights

haha You aren't friends with anyone on there? tssss What do you do when you run out of balls?? haha

Walk to every stop that is close to me.
But I have more of an issue with bag space.

@Walker @Fleury Dragon
This is my code if you wanted to add
5787 0575 5175

@Brân will do when I get home later.

Went for a shorter walk this morning. Part way on my walk if fogged over and I couldn't see more than 15 to 20 metres in front of me. Worse near the geothermal mudpools. I decided walking in fog at 8am with hardly anyone else around wasn't safe in that area and made my way home.
Very tired today. Since I started these walks I'm only getting 5 hours of sleep a night.
Had Beverley House class, then grocery shopping, so more walking.
After I got home mum arrived, had afternoon tea (guilty slices mum brought) and then we went put shopping for gardening products.
Well I found what I needed. Another raised garden. 40 litres soil. Then off to second shop for two 30 litre bags of strawberry soil. Also another two strawberry plants and straw.
Omg bring the soil up the driveway almost broke me. Just not used to carrying things.
No more walking today. Rest time.
Step count daily total 6108.

I had no idea about adding people either haha. I think I need this game again too

You gotta put your guys in gyms so you can get coins - and then buy another bag

Well hell yes. Have sent request. And that is a fantastic username.

Do you think walking is somehow keeping you awake?

DO IT.

I like to keep to the facts