Blog Archives / March 2009

I will go without a lot of things but the one I hate to give up, is dessert. I saw this recipe last week but I've been running the gauntlet with work, family and walking. May I present the so del.icio.us and diggin it,  Strawberry Kiwi Dessert Cups. This looks more like a mini cake than some skimpy cupcake. So walk yourself over and get baking, whoops, no baking just make and eat. My favorite kind of dessert. I have yet to meet a dessert, I didn't like and that didn't like me. Especially the unmentionable one, who lives in the dark and forbidden hinterland of the dangerous underworld - chocolate! Give...


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Even Fergie's got to hit the workouts to stay in performance shape. When it's workout time, here's what she's doing, from WWD and LA Celebrity Gossip Examiner: Fergie recently explained her workout preferences to WWD.com saying, “I put the treadmill on 2.5 mph and at a 15 percent gradient so I’m walking uphill, and it really works the gluteus. I’ll do that for half an hour and watch an episode of ‘Friends.’ It goes by so fast and doesn’t feel like you’re really working out.” I love it, Fergie is burning it up on intense uphill walking. Wow! Find a hill near you or get on the treadmill...


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Nothing like sweating to get out the toxins and to get a read on your level of effort. Sweat it up.  It's OK -  nobody cares if you finish a workout covered in sweat. Walking can be the exercise of sweat filled choice but you better get moving and moving quickly. I see people walking all the time.  The problem is they're walking so slow and I never see a drop of sweat. I'm always covered in sweat, no matter the temperature or season. If you want to get fit, stay fit and lose weight, get moving and speed up the walking. How about walking 12-14 minute miles?  This is about the right speed,...


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It seems like every other day, I'm walking a thin line when making an on the spot decision about trusting or not trusting. I'm of the trust but verify school, so usually I start from a position of trust and let the relationship build from that point. My gut instincts have served me very well, especially when it comes to building working relationships with people and companies. OK, you're asking, what does this have to do with exercise and walking?  Nothing the article is just a good read. Here are a few excerpts from the article appearing at CNN by Martha Beck at Oprah.com which looks at the art of trusting,...


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My cousin has Lupus so I personally know of the struggles that she lives with in her life. Let's raise research dollars by participating or supporting the DCLupusWalk. If you love walking and giving, then make a plan and join us for a nice walk on April 18th at 8:30AM. The weather is always so beautiful in Washington, DC at that time of year, so grab a few friends and head on down to the Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. starting point and walk for DCLupusWalk.org. Thanks for the help and caring. MikeZ_walking for a cause and for fitness. Event: 3rd Annual Walk for Lupus Now Washington Date:...


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This is a true story. On Saturday, about half way through my walk, I began to notice a crumb trail. At first, I paid very little attention and yet another mile passed by. Out of nowhere the trail of crumbs re-appeared, magically leaving me a sporadic and broken trail to follow. It was a mysterious trail of crumbs, familiar and inviting, but still unknown.  I slipped back into the thoughts of my workout and I tried to concentrate on my music and pace. Yet again, out of the corner of my eye, that crumbly trail appeared, piece by piece. First, by my left foot, then my right. Now this...


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(Part two) As I rounded a curve in the path, heading toward the big hill, there they were again, my Hansel and Gretel trail. How could I ignore it? This time, the length between the little round and tan circles had become more and more frequent. Finally, I started up the hill, a final push home. As I willed myself up the steep incline, I saw a woman and a stroller at the top of the hill. The woman was bent forward, reaching out but the sun was in my eyes and I couldn't quite see. Approaching them now, I had a clear idea of what had made the trail of golden tan circles. It was a Cheerios...


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Fresh snapping veggies and Al dente pasta - all lightly sauced up. Wow! Jenn's Light Veggie Pasta 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1 cup broccoli heads, bite sized pieces* 1 cup cooked asparagus spears, cut into bite sized pieces* 2 servings thin whole wheat pasta 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp Italian seasoning *the asparagus and broccoli can either be raw and sauteed with the rest of the veggies, or if you do microwave pouches, add them just before putting the mixture of all veggies onto the cooked...


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I'm going to try and count my steps one of these days. I've walked 1200-1300 miles in my MBT shoes but these Reebok EasyTone are worth checking out at half the price, although it looks like they only make them for women. Health experts recommend we log more steps — ideally 10,000 a day — to get or stay in shape, but can your choice of shoes boost the fitness impact of your walking workout? Reebok thinks so, touting its new EasyTone women's walking shoes as offering 28 percent more gluteus maximus muscle activation, 11 percent more hamstring activation and 11 percent more calf activation....


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We've all heard the horror stories about medical mistakes, Oprah does a thought provoking show on how to avoid mistakes including a checklist from Dr. Oz on how to avoid the most common. Medical Mistakes: Dr. Oz Talks to Actor Dennis Quaid: Actor Dennis Quaid and the simple mistake that nearly killed his newborn twins. Now, he returns to the hospital where it happened. Then, Dr. Oz's lifesaving checklist. Tune in on 03/10 to watch this show MikeZ_setting my  for this Oprah show.       Please consult your physician before starting any exercise or weight loss program. Your physician...


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