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Archive for December, 2010
As I have been more sedentary now that cold weather is setting in I find that I need to get myself moving again, but baby it’s cold outside! I wanted to find a way to walk off weight faster so I can get back inside where it is warm. Well, I have been doing some research and found that if I incorporate a few small changes into my routine I can do just that.
I found that the first change I needed to make was to pick up some walking poles, and my ski poles from my cross country skis are really all I need. That was great news for my budget. I also learned that some GPS watches have timers included. I then realized that if I use my timer on my Garmin Forerunner I can compete against myself to do some quick intervals and burn off more calories faster which also gets me back inside sooner. Oh, and I also learned that as soon as we get a little more snow on the ground cross country skiing burns about 510 calories per hour and snowshoeing burns an amazing 544 calories an hour compared to just taking my regular summer walk which only burns about 340 calories per hour. Well, now my GPS watch will get double duty while snowshoeing through the woods near my home so that I don’t get lost and also using the timer function of my Garmin Forerunner GPS watch to keep track of how fast and how long I keep moving. I really like being able to burn off those stubborn inches quicker and more efficiently and being able to have fun at the same time. Gotta love my GPS watch and snowshoes!
Well, I was out Christmas shopping this afternoon, and I saw a wonderful but sad shopping situation. Mother and daughter knew that dad would like an automotive GPS for Christmas, but instead of looking for the features he would use most they were looking at the price. Let’s see, we were planning to spend $XXX for his gift, so I guess this is the one we will buy because it fits the price range.
I would like to recommend that you use some of the articles that have been posted here to help you sort through the differences and benefits of different automotive GPS systems. Will he enjoy spoken street names? Would he use Bluetooth capability? How about the size of the screen – widescreen or small enough to carry in his pocket with the ability to use while sightseeing on vacation or to help find the way back to the car at the mall? Anyways, there are so many options to choose from, and don’t forget to look at refurbished or sale GPS systems in order to get the most bang for your buck. And then there are the many GPS accessories, such as GPS mounts, to complement your choice which you might also consider.
I feel that gift giving is much more about the relationship than the gift. I expect dear old dad would appreciate either a simple or fancy unit with the features he would enjoy most way more than knowing that you spent the allotted amount of money on his gift… I know that I would! Well, I hope Santa brings you exactly what you wanted for Christmas (or whichever holiday your own family happens to celebrate) this year!