Word to live by

My lovely friend Robynn recently posted a picture on Facebook. It was a post-workout selfie, and what she was wearing really caught my attention (and that of many of her friends).

I’ve seen a lot of inspirational sayings on T-shirts, but this one is so strong in its simplicity.

That night, I ordered one of the shirts for myself. I had to have it! Now, I just need the weather to cooperate so I can wear it. In the meantime, I’m keeping its encouraging words in mind as a mantra of sorts. Check out this terrific philosophy for yourself:

IMG_2553Robynn, the store should give you a commission. Thanks for being an inspiration! 🙂

Walking Fact Wednesday

Today is a very important day (see the image for the reason) — how will you mark the occasion?

The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day.Step outside on your lunch break. Park at the far end of the lot. Take your bills to the mailbox down the block. Grab a friend and catch up while strolling.

Happy walking!

Walking Fact Wednesday

Boost your brain and help increase your odds for a healthier, more cognitively connected older age — go for a walk!

Walking is good medicine

Walking Fact Wednesday

How many steps in a hop? This Australian native definitely gets its activity in, as do the humans in that country. We Americans could step it up a bit — pun intended.

Australians walk the most, taking an average of 9,695 steps a day. Americans stroll the least (5,117 steps a day) of all the industrial nations surveyed.

 

 

Walking Fact Wednesday

This week, we help dispel some myths (below).

But know that whatever form of motion you choose — walking, running, unicycling, roller skating — you’ve already achieved a goal. And that’s the goal of being active. Congrats! (And may you burn some calories in the process.)

The claim that you'll

 

Walking Fact Wednesday

I don’t know that walking will double your life span, but it can aid your longevity.

Thomas Jefferson

Walking Fact Wednesday

Keep your eyes on the prize and you might get there faster!

Focusing on an object ahead of you can increase your walking speed by as much as 23 percent.

No gym today…

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New sneakers! Unsullied by salt and slush…

Instead, I took advantage of unseasonably warm temps to do my first outdoors walk since just before Christmas.

I did plan to go to the gym, but when I stepped outside, I thought, “Ooo, it’s good weather for a walk!” And outdoors trumps treadmill anytime.

Plus, it was a good way to break in my new sneakers.

Enjoy the weather if you’re in the Northeast!