Blog: Tag / Self.com

  Was it one small step man, one giant step for mankind? Whatever. This is about you and making a small change in eating habits, not changing everything all at once. Take it slow and make subtle changes that can be maintained. At Self.com they're thinking along the same lines in, "One Small Change" by Liz Plosser. Here's some serious slimspiration for you: Doing only one thing differently can be all it takes to lose weight and improve your life in surprising, healthy ways. We found six women who each flipped a simple dietary switch that set off a chain reaction of positive effects, from...


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  Sometimes, I just have trouble walking in the drive position (forward). Try mixing it up with a little reverse walking (backwards) for an exercise boost and some more muscle stimulation.   "Walk This Way!," posted by Erin Kurdyla at Self.com writes that the "backwards thing can be a little tricky at first, I started out with a warm up at a slow pace" Ahhh, this is the first time all day that I'm sitting down. I didn't want to waste a nice day so the gang and I were non-stop. We played frisbee, rode bikes, played on the swings, and even had a picnic dinner on the back porch....


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This workout is great. Try it, to burn more calories and put a little extra push in a walk. This probably is a more advanced workout so if your just starting out - go slow. Create your work program for the long haul not for weight loss next month. Take a look at another post about seeing your doctor before starting any workout program.  I know, I know all those disclaimers but this one more important than any disclaimer, it's your doctor and they care and can help you start your journey of fitness safely and productively. MikeZ - "walking, exercise for the rest of us; exercise for the rest...


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