Counting steps

Our Toppall team has gotten a friendly competition going.  Both Samantha and Ian wanted Fitbits / Garmin fitness trackers for their birthdays two weeks ago.  They want to see how many steps they have each day.  Through the generosity of Jeff's parents and his sister, their wish was granted. 

I have been wearing one for years and Jeff has had one for the last 7 months.  Frequently Jeff will text me throughout the day and see who has more steps.  It's fun and gets me walking a bit more than I normally would've.  Now we've upped the ante and Ian and Samantha are getting in on the game.  Samantha averages 18,000 steps a day!  Who can keep up with that on a regular basis?!?!?!  It probably doesn't help that she gets on the treadmill each morning before school and will sometimes break into a run to get more steps tracked.  Yes, really.  

Sam came up with a contest.  She said at the end of every week, the person who has the least amount of steps needs to give the person with the most amount of steps, a $1.00.   Love it!  Obviously, she is in it to win it.  

Jeff and I don't stand a chance.  ;)   Personally, I am loving how this is a step in the right direction (no pun intended!) on making us all healthier and more aware of how important it is to keep moving. 

Sam getting ahead start on her steps for the day.  This is BEFORE school!

Ian doing laps around the kitchen to up his step count.