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Walking Tip #14: Keeping A Log

VIDEO Heather Kahn Reports

Keeping a log-- why is this beneficial?

Keeping a long has been shown to increase (as much as double) the chance that you'll stick with your walking. SEE SAMPLE DIARY ON THIS WEBSITE.
Fenton's tips for using one:
1. Keep it accessible. On your nightstand, by the phone, somewhere you'll see it daily.
2. Set up a system. For example, always record how long and where you walked, your miles and how it felt. Look for a mix of easy, medium and hard days..
3. Keep it simple. Try to record too much and you'll stop doing it.
4. Keep a running tally of your mileage. It's motivating to see how far you've traveled.
5. Look back at it once in a while. It's good to recall routes or walking partners you've enjoyed and also see how much faster you're going now.

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