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Back when the earth’s crust cooled, I had the challenge of moving my eggplant-shaped body in a form that barely resembled exercise. I was 170+ pounds, and had the endurance of a soap bubble.

Slowly but surely, I started exercising by simply walking around my neighborhood. It was a great start! And that’s something you can do too.

Don’t believe the benefits? Check out this story about Phill Novak - he lost almost 200 pounds and it all started with walking. To wit:

… Two years ago, Phill Novak weighed 387 pounds.

He wasn’t happy with his weight and neither were his doctors. In addition to taking medication for high blood pressure and cholesterol — his physician warned him that he was on track to become a diabetic….

Novak said the extra weight kept him from riding bikes with his kids. He dreaded doing anything physical like mowing the grass, shoveling snow or just moving — period. Novak says even sleeping became difficult.

“When I was big, I could only sleep one way … so I could support my belly,” says Novak. “My back always hurt … I could barely sleep and I remember always being tired.”

The next day, Novak devised his own game plan and started his weight-loss journey ….MORE…

What an inspiring story! Phill started with a low-carb diet and exercise…2 years later, it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle change.

Is this something that appeals to you? If so, here are some great resources for walking:

• About.com Walking
• Sample 10 Week Walkers Schedule from MayoClinic
• The Walking Site - Beginners

Remember, you don’t have to go zero to 3 bazillion in 4 minutes! Take it slow…but take the first step. Your health will thank you for it.

Enjoy,

Staff

ps - want to measure how you’re walking? Consider:

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