To the Park we go...

For the past two weeks I have been working on making myself get out to my local park and walk about three miles at least four times a week. For the past two weeks I have been able to get out five times a week and have been enjoying every bit of it.

The walks allow me to think by myself and relax from my days at work. I am now working on a program for my clients to have them "Embrace America" and see how long it takes them to walk form California to New York. I plan for it to be a 4-6 month event with some modifications to the miles needed.

You should also check out this web site that one of my clients told me about. it is sparkpeople.com. It is a free site to join and have wonderful activities, recipes, and fitness tips. Our internet kicked back on today so I am back in business and enjoyed searching through that web site today.

Thought of the day: As winter turns into spring, get outside and enjoy the day!

Fitness Question of the day: Why is walking so beneficial?
Good for your heart: Walking regularly can help reduce high blood pressure and high cholesterol, both of which contribute to heart disease.
Strengthens bones and joints: Walking is easier on your joints than higher-impact activities like running or aerobics, but it still helps reduce your risk for osteoporosis and reduces your risk of falls.
Weight control Walking may seem like a leisurely activity, but with the right intensity, it can elevate your heart rate and burn serious calories so you can reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Benefits for the Mind A long list of mental health benefits have been attributed to exercise, including reduced depression, better sleep, and more.

Keep the walking up!

This morning my client canceled due to being sick so i decided to get up and go walking a little earlier. I found a new path that I was not sure how long it was but what a great day to find out. i had found the path about a week ago but it goes under a bridge and walking by myself I was always to scared to go to the other side. Today i saw people walking in that direction, so i followed. They would be able to hear me scream if anyone came after me. I walked for a good hour and enjoyed the walk. This new path took me around a church and another little park. It had great inclines and declines, which was great for my legs. i plan to make my client there on Wednesday.

I promise to soon have some pictures up. it is always more exciting to read something that has pictures along.

Just imagine walking along a creek with all green trees and some clouds leanguring in the air. No screaming kids. Though I did almost get hit by a flying duck, the people behind me laughed but I would rather duck and run then be telling you about a black eye that i would have recieved form the duck.

Keep the exercise up, it might be hard to pull away form your busy life but once you make it a rutine it will kieep the stress levels down and give you time to think.

Without internet, there are no posts, but the exercise goes on

Well I have been out of interent for the past two week and my husband and I still have not made the leap into spending more money for an interent bill each month. We check our emails once a week at our inlaws house, so the posts will slow down until we get back on.

I have made it my goal to walk at least three times a week now. I go to the same park and walk different paths each time to keep it interesting. I have been good about going walking every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. So this week I made it four times and I hope next week to make it up to five. I spend about an hour walking and make it about 2 and 1/2 miles.

Today I took a walk around the pond at Meyer park and say about four turtles. The times you wished you had your camera. I plan to go back tomorrow and walk after I train my client in the morning and hope to see the turtles again.

I have the walking/exercise down, now its the motivation to work on my eating habits. My husband and I eat well but we also eat late. I have trying not to snack after nine and soon hope to make it eight, but with getting off after eight most nights it is hard to get a good dinner in.

I hope to post some pictures fomr my walks soon. Keep thinking about how you are bettering yourself and what it will do for your future!

Rain does not work for fitness

Well my work schedule has changed a little and I was excited I would be able to get a 3 mile walk in after I got off around two. Well thanks to the ground hog, Texas has decided to swing into full gear for winter and have rain and cold temps. Not the most ideal conditions for walking outside and staying well.
In my attempt to get some cardio in today I pulled out one of my aerobic DVDs and put my moves to the test. Today I officially learned that my coordination needs some work and that I can not do more that two things at once. If I have to move my legs and do things with my arms they can not expect me to change directions in movements as well can they? It did get my heart rate up a little, so it was definitely a great choice when I had to stay in from the rain. Next time I might hit up YouTube and see if I can find a good Walk Away the Pounds video.

Lets hope for sun tomorrow and I good day in the park!

A new look on life

I am starting this blog to share my findings and feeling about different fitness objectives. I will be putting up workouts I enjoy as well as new healthy recipes that I find.

Today I took a three mile walk at Meyer Park. I have walked there many times before but found a new section that goes around a pond. The great thing about that is that the trail has some elevation in different parts. Giving me legs a better workout than I had anticipated. Its hard when you live in Houston, Texas to find hills that do not come with a treadmill. Today was a great change for my other walks I had been going on.

We you take on walking a suggest that you have some good music to listen to. Comfortable shoes and socks and some water. The water will rehydrate you and act a a simple weight to add to your walk.

You would think after so many years of fitness I would be prepared but today I ended my walk with a blister on my heel and thirsty. Though the music I was listening to did help make the three miles pass quickly.

For today keep your goals achievable and your mind toward a long healthy life