Walking to stay fit and lose weight
June 28th, 2007
I walked a huge amount during my pregnancy and now postpartum I have to force myself to get out the house before a day of mayhem begins. But every time I do, I immediately feel the benefits. Sometimes I walk with my daughter in the stroller but I also enjoy just being on my own. I come back feeling lovely and calm.
It’s amazing to me that with all this positive energy, I still find the hardest challenge is just pushing myself out the front door. There always seems…
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