"shadows of a walk"
Walking has to be the cheapest, safest, easiest form of physical exercise out there. It is a great way to start a fitness program without actually paying gym fees or going to a gym, can be done with family, friends, kids on bikes or strollers, etc. Did I mention it was free? It is, unless you feel the urge to purchase cute walking outfits and cool walking shoes; which is not such a bad idea. Still cheaper then gym fees.
Since I moved I have taken up walking with my toddler in the stroller and my young peanut on her bike. My walks become runs every now and again when the peanut decides to go far ahead of me and I have to catch up. Try doing that uphill with a 30 lb kid in the stroller! Ouch on the bum and legs is what you'll be saying.
I have to admit though, that this walking thing is really giving me some great quality time with the kids and often with myself. I love to listen to music and when I'm at home I can't always turn up the radio and forget the world because inevitably, the moment I do, someone wants to have a conversation with me and if I say not now then I'm being mean. I know, I'm a terrible mom for desiring to sing out loud! Ugh!!
Anyway, because I love my music and don't mind the walks I find myself looking forward to walking everyday and when I don't or can't I look longingly at the street in front of my house and wish I was there and not here sitting on my ever expanding behind, reading or writing or waiting for the nap to be over. OK my behind is not expanding because I was fortunate enough to get my mother's genes which dictate that I gain weight from the waist up - oh yeah that's always fun. I do have some control over that now that I've started my push up challenge and will soon add the sit up challenge to the mix. That's right, got to nip it in the butt or is it bud? Hmmm - American idioms get me every time. I should just stay away from them.
So, I have the whole food thing under control, again - yay for me!! Until I start spinning (hopefully soon) I am walking and doing push ups with the kids. The changes I'm making are having a positive impact on my body and mind. Physically I feel more energized, mentally I feel rested. And with my last semester just getting started, I need all the physical and mental energy I can get!
Small steps for big changes... this is how we do it!!
Stay well,
Good for you! What a great example for your little ones! I was thinking about starting the push up challenge. I've heard people say they got great results! Yay for whole foods!
Posted by: April | January 21, 2010 at 11:16
Hey Terie,
Walking is a great way to get some exercise in! Movement is good, and this one's easy and good! And you can sing, too!! Woohoo!!!
Posted by: Lance | January 22, 2010 at 06:00
You're barking right up my alley...I am an avid walker and the myriad benefits, from fitness to mental health, are worth the effort.
peace,
mike
livelife365
Posted by: Mike Foster | January 25, 2010 at 02:39
My trusty walking companion is my Siberian husky, Maya. She ensures that I'm out there every morning and evening. Walking to the end of my drive used to be a struggle. Now, I do 6+ miles a day. LOVE it!
Posted by: Earth Mother – In The Raw | January 31, 2010 at 13:32
walking is the best exercise. It energise our body and movement.
Posted by: online doctor | February 02, 2010 at 10:55
Teri, I'm a total believer. Early on, my family adopted the "lets go for a walk" habbit.
On big family occassions like Thanksgiving, cousins and I would go for walks after the meals. We now have a dog and I try to drag a kid out with me each evening. Mostly, it's successful and popular (it's also done while the others are doing dishes after the meal so that might help. lol.
Walking has health benefits in terms of fitness but we tend to stroll, not much exercise in that although the fresh air is good.
However, it's great one-on-one time which is very special. Walk on.
John
aka a Black Belt at 50
Posted by: John Edelson | February 10, 2010 at 10:50
I love love love to walk. Sadly, My walking is limited right now because of hip problems. But there is something about an early morning walk with my MP3 player on.
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