I have been spending so much time studying, online, that I have put on weight and my ankles are swelling in this heat. I must get up and walk, intentionally, now and then. Now I know why so many women my age are on treadmills when I meet with them for classes or meetings online. Business attire, on treadmills. Might have to get one for myself.

People shouldn't value meeting the metrics, they should value improving outcomes.

I do not count my steps, but a friend once gave me a fitbit to wear and, except on days when I took long brisk walks, I didn't make it to 7000 steps. I feel fairly fit though. Maybe Tai Chi, which doesn't even register on a fit bit, does enough for the likes of me.

The best exercise, for me, seems to be cleaning the house. I want so much to get it over with that I work up quite a sweat, and my heart rate goes up quite a bit, more than if I go for an intentional walk. I don't measure a thing. I like it that way. I can feel that I have gotten a work out. Intentionally.