{"id":4257,"date":"2018-09-14T12:50:10","date_gmt":"2018-09-14T12:50:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/?p=4257"},"modified":"2018-09-14T12:50:10","modified_gmt":"2018-09-14T12:50:10","slug":"walking-for-better-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/14\/walking-for-better-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking For Better Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

I know firsthand how difficult weight loss can be. \u00a0My scale has ebbed and flowed with my changing body for the better part of my adult life. \u00a0When I had my \u2018enough\u2019 moment and decided to change my health for the better on a permanent scale (pardon the pun) I had the same big thought as everyone else. \u00a0You know a big thought, we\u2019ve all had it. Where Do I Start?<\/span><\/p>\n

For me, it started with a buddy system. \u00a0Specifically, my dog is my buddy. He and I were both weighing in at our heaviest and in desperate need of a lifestyle change. \u00a0I sometimes struggle with motivating myself to stick to goals, but I will do <\/span>anything <\/span><\/i>to help my dog. \u00a0A quick internet search told me that <\/span>moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking, would not only help with weight loss, but it has been shown to even help with rates of chronic disease1<\/sup><\/span>. \u00a0<\/span>With a dog as my buddy, walking seemed an obvious task to give myself. \u00a0Our walks changed from around the cul-de-sac, to around the block. Then we added two more blocks, and eventually a stop at the local baseball field to circle the bases. \u00a0<\/span>I read that adding one-minute intervals of power walking was good for burning calories,2<\/sup><\/span>\u00a0so my dog and I pushed ourselves to speed walk every once in a while. \u00a0<\/span>As our routine increased, so did our endurance.<\/span><\/p>\n

The unexpected twist to my walking weight loss journey? \u00a0My mental health started doing better as well. Being outside with the fresh air and scents invigorated my body. \u00a0Smiling and waving at neighbors made me feel more connected to the neighborhood. I ventured into parts of my neighborhood I\u2019d never seen before and discovered outdoor d\u00e9cor that gave me creative ideas to brighten up my own yard. \u00a0I felt like my life was suddenly filled with more colors.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conditioning my body to take longer walks ended up being a game changer for me. \u00a0I began eating healthier and added some elliptical training to my routine. The pounds, I am pleased to say, have been dropping off. \u00a0My lifestyle has seen the greatest improvement from all of this. I recently went on a vacation in Italy. I spent most of my days walking to different areas, seeing the delights of Italy\u2019s tourism, climbing their (surprisingly) high hills. \u00a0My travel partners are in much better physical shape then I am, but we were all delighted to see that I can now keep up! I climbed the huge hill to see the Boboli gardens in Florence. I took a four-hour walking tour of Venice. Adding walking to my health plan allowed me to experience Italy with enthusiasm and delight. \u00a0I am living proof that adding the simple step of walking more to your daily routine can effect great changes in your life! <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to optimize your health through our <\/span>personal training<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>dietary services<\/span><\/a>, contact us today to schedule your free consultation!<\/span><\/p>\n

Rachel Bauer
\n<\/b>Executive Assistant<\/span>
\nLive Your LifeTM<\/sup><\/strong>
\n Bringing Physical Therapy & Wellness to You!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Rachel graduated Magna Cum Laude from St. Cloud State University, with a B.A. in Literature and Writing. She thrives in her role as an Executive Administrative Assistant, bringing compassion, organization, reliability, and a sense of humor to her work environment. She enjoys being an Assistant because it utilizes her skill set and is a continuous way for her to be of aid to others. She\u2019s previously worked as an Administrative Assistant in Marketing and Finance.<\/span><\/p>\n

She enjoys helping others and believes that kindness is the key to happiness. She has volunteered for several humanitarian organizations, and passionately supports the care and ethical treatment of animals. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family, reading books, seeing musicals, and traveling to as many different plac<\/span>es as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

References
\n<\/b>1<\/sup>Peter Kokkinos – Physical Activity, Health Benefits, and Mortality Risk. \u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3501820\/<\/span><\/a> Date Accessed 11 Sept, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n

2<\/sup> <\/span>Women\u2019s Health \u2013 Exactly How to Lose Weight by Walking More. <\/span>https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/weight-loss\/g19909679\/how-to-lose-weight-by-walking\/<\/span><\/a> \u00a0Date Accessed 11 Sept, 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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