![]() Peggy Sturges Hanfelt Start TODAY member Peggy Sturges Hanfelt lost 15 pounds and celebrated one year as a member with a before-and-after picture. “I promised myself if I made it through 1 year of the Start Today Walking Challenge that I would get a tattoo that said ‘I did it’. I am so happy to be a part of this walking family,” she wrote in a second post. “Today I celebrate my 1 year anniversary with the Today Walking Program. Start TODAY member Kristine Davis celebrated her one-year walkiversary with a tattoo that reads "I did it." Kristine Davis Kristine Davis downloaded the first walking challenge on Ja year later she hasn’t missed one day, she wrote in a post along with photos of her striking a pose in her workout attire. Kristine Davis Start TODAY member Kristine Davis posted a photo in her workout attire. I want them to see I’m smiling, I’m ok and if they ask I will tell them I have alopecia,” she wrote. I just smile more because some people see my bald head and make assumptions like I’m going through cancer so I get the sad look a lot. Deborah CanadyĬanady’s post included a fully completed yearly calendar and a selfie of her signature smile, which has led other members to nickname her “smiley.” “It’s funny because I never really thought my smile was anything special. “Since, I’ve been in this group I’ve un-retired, got back in the gym, gotten used to meal prepping (which I thought I couldn’t eat the same thing everyday), and on the way to getting off blood pressure medication.” Deborah Canady posted her fully colored calendar celebrating one year of walking daily. I started seeing and feeling like I was safe, it was ok to share, and although we aren’t on the same levels we all are trying to get to the same place to be happy and healthy,” she wrote. I just wanted to post and move on, but y’all got me. “I had no intentions of opening up to strangers. She also reflected on the support she found in the group. Nothing stopped me, it didn’t matter if the weather was bad I couldn’t walk I rode my bike, if I was in pain (back or knees), I pushed through because it was something inside that wouldn’t let me quit.” For the first time in my life, the first thing I thought about every morning was what I had to do for the day’s challenge. ![]() “The only thing I knew was I love walking and it was the one thing that brought me peace, joy and my own free therapy sessions I knew I could do this. I needed to know why I was getting in my own way,” she wrote. “I needed to know why I was always starting something but never finishing something. Deborah Canadyĭeborah Canady joined the group a year ago as a way to hold herself accountable and find her inner strength. "One of today’s quotes says to stay close to people who feel like sunshine, and Kris certainly fits the bill.” Deborah Canady Start TODAY member Deborah Canady was nicknamed "smiley" by other members. It was such a beautiful night and the company was great!" wrote Carter Skov. “I’m glad that it all worked out that I could meet the fabulous Kris Martin for a walk and a bite to eat this evening. Thank you Stephanie Mansour and Al Roker for always making things better, giving of your time and supporting us all.” “Happy Anniversary to all who joined as I did last year! Welcome to all the new members, I hope you love this group as much as I do, such a blessing in my life. I feel so blessed that she made the effort to meet up and spend time together. “Today I finally got to meet the AMAZING Tammy Carter Skov. ![]() Tammy Carter Skov and Kris Martin took their virtual friendship offline, meeting up in person for a walk to celebrate their one-year anniversary as Start TODAY members. Tammy Carter Skov and Kris Martin Start TODAY members Tammy Carter Skov and Kris Martin met up for a walk IRL. This month, those members are celebrating their one year “walkiversary.” And they commemorated the occasion in creative and inspiring ways.įrom tattoos, to before-and-after pictures, to meeting up with a fellow member - and new friend - for an in-person walk, here’s how some members celebrated committing to their health for 365 days straight.
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