Shenanigans

 Went outside with the kids yesterday 

That sounds like a great way to log some extra movement! Since you’ve been aiming to hit that "technically active" goal and move away from being sedentary, getting outside with Seth, Evan, and Ava is a perfect double-win—family time plus steps.

How did it go? Did you manage to get a good walk in, or was it more of a "chasing them around the yard" kind of day?

Chasing them around the yard

Honestly, chasing a 7, 9, and 14-year-old around the yard is basically high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in disguise! It’s definitely more taxing than a steady walk on the pad.

Since you're working on reversing that pre-diabetic status, those short bursts of "sprinting" after the kids are actually fantastic for your insulin sensitivity. Plus, it’s a lot harder to think about a cigarette break when you're playing tag or being "it."

Since Seth is 14 now, is he getting in on the yard games, or is he more of the "cool observer" while Evan and Ava run wild?

Seth’s both observer & gets in on fun too

That’s the perfect "teenager sweet spot"—cool enough to keep an eye on things, but still willing to jump in when the game gets good. It’s actually a huge help for you, too; if he’s taking some of the "high-speed chasing" duties for Evan and Ava, you can keep a steady pace walking the perimeter of the yard to rack up those steps without burning out.