Category Archives: Fitness

Fitbit 2017 – Is 5 million steps a possibility?

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Joe Owens

Welcome back any who dared take part in the craziness known as 1 Million Steps to 2017. Over 92 days from October 1 to December 31 of 2016 I set my sights on “hanging a big number” to celebrate a … Continue reading →

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Dense – Weekly Photo Challenge

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Joe Owens

We recently enjoyed a weekend in Asheville, NC with our daughter and her best friend/roommate where I took in a model train show on Saturday, we enjoyed the Biltmore Estate on Sunday and then planned to do some hiking along … Continue reading →

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1 Million Steps to 2017 – SUCCESS!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Joe Owens

Early in 2016 I remember a specific illustration used by my pastor during a Sunday morning sermon relating to goal setting. His point was that if you set a single goal when you head out for a work day you … Continue reading →

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1 Million Steps to 2017 – Update #2

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Joe Owens

It has been over a month since I last took the time to collect the information I have about my long term goal of amassing 1 million steps between October 1st and December 31st. I have showed the math before, … Continue reading →

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1 Million Steps to 2017 – Update #1

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Joe Owens

Thanks to those of you who have read the first post in this quarter-year long series which began with this post: 1 Million Steps to 2017. If you have not read that yet the gist is that I have set … Continue reading →

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1 Million Steps to 2017

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Joe Owens

It is the time of the year when countdowns are the rage. The countdown to Halloween, when the spooks and candy collectors reign is only 24 days. Perhaps you like thanksgiving the time to feast, watch football and count your … Continue reading →

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Why buy a FitBit? It can change your life!

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Joe Owens

Have you been considering the purchase of one of the Fitbit devices that charts your activity levels? If so, can I ask what has held you back? Perhaps it is the price. I mean these little gems carry a not insignificant … Continue reading →

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