We're in the shortest days of the year in North America and any sunlight is truly appreciated. This morning after taking care of 25 children for "Mother's in Christ" at the local church, I walked on a highway with no sidewalks to get some groceries. Let me tell you, when I first began walking I thought it would be easy but as each step turned into another step it became challenging. There were ice patches all over and I had to do most of my walking on snowbanks.
When I finally made it to the supermarket I was thrilled. I took my time shopping and than I had to return back home in the same conditions but now it was getting colder and the traffic was getting heavier. It was a miracle I made it home without sliding and falling down with all my groceries.
To reward myself with some comfort food, I made myself a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato slices after returning home feeling cold, wet, and hungry. We can't always be dependent on our vehicles or public transpiration to get us around. Sometimes we have to use our legs to get around. Walking really is one of the best exercises for human beings and we should walk as often as we can.
Start your new years resolution early and make walking a part of your daily routine.
My long walk today was to get some groceries, pictured above!
Benefits of Walking:
1) Boosts mental health
2) Weight Loss
3) Reduced risk of chronic disease
4) Improves Digestion
5) Improves Cardiovascular Health
6) Increased Lung Health
Where do people walk the most?
1) Hong Kong. 6,880 steps per day
2) China, 6,189 steps per day
3) Russia, 5,969 steps per day
4) South Korea, 5,775 steps per day
5) U.K. 5,444 steps per day
6) Italy 5,296 steps per day
7) Hungary, 5,258 steps per day
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