Walking has been the one constant in my life with respect to exercise and has kept me in pretty decent shape.  Over 12 years ago though it truly changed my life and took on a whole new meaning.  In the aftermath of my friend Bonnie's passing I made a commitment with on...

What’s an avid walker to do when it’s too wet and cold outside to bear the thought of leaving the house?   My first thought is to just  suck it up since I live in the beautiful Bay Area and what we consider “cold” isn’t even close to what other parts of the country exp...

How to stay fit during the holidays

I love to travel!  With good intentions I always pack my gym clothes as I hate to lose traction with my diet and fitness commitments (or lack of). Unfortunately, this is easier said than done and once vacation mode kicks in all bets are off.

Metabolism, Menopause & Muffin Tops

Funny how your never forget some things.  I'll never forget one comment in particular spoken by a co-worker when I was in my teens.  I was eating cake for lunch (don't judge me) without a care in the world when she looked over and sai...

I like to keep my walks simple and do not typically carry anything that won’t fit in a pocket, i.e., no backpacks or fanny packs for me.  This can pose a challenge however as there are items I never leave the house without such as my cell phone.   Let’s face it our Sma...

Who says walking has to be boring?   Walking for me is not only exercise, but therapy as well.    What started as a "hey let's catch up after work" turned into "a thing."  We would meet after work a few nights a week and hit the pavement.  We initially went to the same...