Recently I started walking two miles a day to help lower my blood pressure. I did not run out and join a gym I didn’t even buy walking shoes. I was given a heart rate monitor as a gift which does help me push myself harder if I need to but the reality is I have lost weight and feel better without spending any money although I might ask for new walking shoes for Christmas. I own a couple of Walk Away The Pounds dvd’s to walk when it rains or there inclement weather but nevertheless I have lost one pants size and one shirt size not that that is extremely impressive. I also walk at my local park around the lake it is very peaceful and quiet sometimes I think people forget to take advantage of all the free gifts our local parks have to offer(Usually our tax money is paying for it). Our park has wonderful tennis courts, hiking trails, walking trails, fields to fly kites in, etc… As a matter of fact just recently my husband, son and I spent the entire day running around after a kite that we purchased very inexpensively at a local discount store and we had the best fun and looking at the gorgeous fluffy clouds on such a windy day was so exhilirating. Plus running from the kite dive bombing is pretty exciting too.
Many people have known for years that walking and spending time outside is good for the body and good for the soul I of course had to have high blood pressure readings to put my own self on an action plan.
The unseen benefit beside looking better, wearing smaller clothing and have improving my health is the amazing amount of energy I have. I am able to work full time, go to college part time and still navigate myself to baseball games and chorus performances without being tired anymore.
The change in my life did not cost me a penny and it sure makes life look more beautiful these days plus it is as simple as a walk in the park!