Welcome once again to Carol’s boot camp…So how is it all going? Talk to me in the comments and let me know… I love hearing from you 🙂 I am in the process of rescheduling and updating my earlier posts(not)before time I will add and I have been prompted into this because of all the spam I am getting therefore I am taking Hugh’s great advice on rescheduling and updating older posts in the hope that I can reduce the spam I am experiencing plus any new followers may not have read these posts…
As you know my favourite form of exercise is walking you don’t need any fancy, expensive equipment or extortionate gym fees because it is FREE now who doesn’t love a freebie? particularly one which is simple to do, with no bouncing about a room with lots of other sweaty bodies…Although of course if that is your thing and you enjoy it then carry on…each to their own…smile…
Walking keeps you fit and is a great aerobic exercise if you walk at a brisk pace, feel warm and slightly breathless then you are on the right track as it raises your heart rate and burns those calories.
I am on a new mission as every year now I am one year older and as I only have one body I am determined to get it as fit as I can…I now start at 7am every morning come rain or shine and walk to one of my local markets and back..the only time I don’t walk back is when I buy rice and that is too heavy to carry although it is a great reminder of how much 5 kilos weigh when your body is even 5 kilos overweight…
Already I have noticed a great difference as my daily step count is up and I have increased my daily goal, I feel healthier and have now started timing myself on my outward walk and I am getting much quicker …there and back to the market is about 8.5km…I then do the same in the late afternoon but to a closer market and my average daily steps over the month are 14,033(64.78km) so far this month which I am more than happy with…
Did you know??? If you walked briskly at 4 miles an hour for 30 minutes then it would burn approx 150 calories…
You may feel slightly tired for the first week or two but you will soon notice the difference and have much more energy as all those endorphins will be released and give you a natural high.
But I don’t have time?
Come on…You can walk to work, to the station or the bus stop if you take your car then park a little further away and walk.
Take your lunch to the park and then go for a walk around the park.
Walk to the shops which is what I do and if I have too much shopping then I get a bus or taxi back home.
Instead of taking the lift walk up the escalators or take the stairs.
Meeting a friend for a coffee and a chat? get a takeaway drink and go for a walk and chat…
It goes without saying that if you have a dog then give him a walk or borrow a neighbour’s dog…
Do you have an elderly neighbour who loves to get out? then take them along…
All things which will certainly make you feel good and we all love to feel good …Don’t we? The bonus is you will get fitter and lose some kilos as well.
Treat yourself to one of those Fit things which count your steps and calories lost or check if your phone has free fitness apps so no excuses you will be surprised with just a few little changes how much fitter and better you will feel.
I love to walk because I see more, people say hello and that makes you feel good…
Kids love to walk so if the school is within walking distance …Then walk to pick them up and walk home …It gives you time to chat about what you see, and ask how their day has been and makes everyone that little bit healthier.
NOTE: Always check with your doctor before you start any new exercise regime.
However walking is proven to reduce your risk of many health conditions including reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, blood pressure and strokes and it is low-cost and low-impact exercise.
Just 20 minutes a day and you will see a difference in yourself and you can fit it in anytime…so
Who do you cheat??? Yourself!
I can’t go without giving you a recipe ..can I? So I will hand you over to the lovely Dolly who will be guest posting in a few weeks on here as she knows more about tofu than I do… So without further ado, I give you Penne Tofu with impostor alfredo
Enjoy!
I will say that from someone who hasn’t yet tried tofu that this does look very nice so on my next trip into town I am going to see if I can get some tofu…So watch this space…
Thank you for reading this I hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful if you did please feel free to share your tips on getting moving xxx
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