Tag Archives: walking
10-minute exercise ideas you can do in the busy summer months
Summer is right around the corner. It’s my favorite time of the year but also tends to be the busiest. I am not upset by the fact that my schedule gets a little hectic, I enjoy participating in all sorts…
Do you believe in your ability to do the work it takes to lose weight?
Recently our small community has been holding a ‘walking night.’ People are invited to meet at a local business once a week and then we all walk about 2.25 miles, which is about 45 minutes of “walk and talk” time….
MI Big Green Gym: Bandemer Park
I found Bandemer Park by accident several years ago when I had time to kill between appointments in Ann Arbor. I was surprised to find a calm tract of green that runs underneath M-14 along the Huron River. I walked…
Get back into the swing of spring by starting up a new exercise routine!
With spring in the air, it seems as though people everywhere are getting the urge to get back in the swing of things with a new exercise routine. You can’t blame them; the spring season reminds all of us of…
How to squeeze in a workout four minutes at a time
Committing to living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to live a perfect lifestyle; it simply means that you are making a conscious effort to focus on better health. One of the ways that many people focus on…
How replacing two letters of one word helped me get real about losing weight
Lately, people have been telling me they want to lose weight but when they tell me, it’s not told to me in the same cheery way as if this person wanted a new outfit – they are often very upset. It…
Max the dog from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” changed my life
It’s funny but I can’t get through the holiday season without watching one of my favorite Christmas classics, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” I am not much of a fan of the mean and green Grinch but I absolutely love his…
Arming you with the cure for tight-jeans syndrome
If you are feeling a bit remorseful today due to the overindulgence the recent holiday feasting, don’t fret! You may be encountering what I call the “tight-jeans syndrome” but again I want to stress to you: do not worry. Why? …
Walking toward a new family Thanksgiving tradition
Following a family tradition is common during the holiday season and Thanksgiving is no exception. From who carves the bird to which wine is served, these traditions are often carried on for generations. Annual family customs have a tendency to…
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