Walk it Off

The women of Edgewater Drive love to tease me as they drive buy in their mini vans filled with dogs and children. One day a lady said to me "You are always smiling!" I said I really don't smile all the time but walking makes me smile. The next time I saw her she said I walked and it didn't make me smile. Joyce sits in her car at the bus stop when she lives 3 houses away. I love this lady but how can I explain that a little bit goes a long way? When we were kids our mothers were not terrorized like the suburban mothers of today. Walking wasn't a crime! The women of the suburbs are terrified. If they got out and met their "scary" neighbors perhaps they would be less afraid.

The Benefits of Walking
Walking Toward a Healthier You

There are countless physical activities out there, but walking has the lowest dropout rate of them all! It's the simplest positive change you can make to effectively improve your heart health.

Research has shown that the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help you:

Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
Improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Improve blood lipid profile
Maintain body weight and lower the risk of obesity
Enhance mental well being
Reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer
Reduce the risk of non-insulin dependent (type 2) diabetes

There really are so many benefits for such a simple activity!
Sole-Mate: A Friend By Your Side

The thought of being alone can be enough to keep some people from walking. The best way to solve this is by finding a friend to walk with. You can plan walking paths that are convenient for both of you, or map out routes that take you places you've never been before. It's a great way to exercise and spend time with friends.