See it? That little word holds so much potential, just like a seed. This year I want to experience growth in: my faith, especially with more time spent praying, building and nurturing relationships, preparing and planning cleaner foods, regular exercise, sharing my passion for healthy eating and living. It will take consistency, intention, and focus. But, I’m ready. I think I’m going to need a larger calendar. Did I mention, I’m ready? Clean slate. Here we go.
Walking. Just about anyone can do it. Nothing special required. I do not wear adorable, coordinated outfits (wish I had some!), my hair is always crazy so I don a baseball cap, forget makeup. I downloaded a free app for my phone called Runkeeper. It’s everything I need to see how fast I walk, how far I walk, and how many calories I burn. Very basic.
I don’t mind walking by myself, but I love to walk with my husband or kids. Mostly, I walk with my teenage son. We talk about everything. We look at landscaping. We notice cool cars. Once, we rescued a Chihuahua! Anything’s bound to happen.
Walking makes our brains happy and so much more. There’s only one thing I’m going to ask you to do when you’re walking … make contact with those you see. Call “good morning!” to the elderly lady putting out her mail, wave to the young man leaving for work, smile at people. Without much effort you are promoting community. Good for you!!!
Here are a few resources you might find interesting:
https://www.tescoliving.com/articles/8-reasons-why-walking-is-great-for-your-health
http://www.marksdailyapple.com › Low Level Aerobic Activity
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in…/walking/art-20046261
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