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September 16, 2009
Think outside...the mall
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours
A heads up for walkers: Researchers at the University of Essex found that walking in nature improved people’s mood in 88 percent of their subjects, compared to mall walking, which left 45 percent feeling even worse! Although you should do what feels right to you—and some exercise is better than none—today, challenge yourself to get some fresh air in lieu of an indoor workout if at all possible.
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I enjoyed taking nice walks while on vacation in Florida recently… I really loved the warm air and easy strolling, since i am just now getting back to exercising. Now that i am “back to reality” up north, where its MUCH chillier, i have to purpose myself to get out there. Hopefully, someday, exercise will be second-nature to me like it used to be. ... Kinda missing Florida! LOL
I walk my dog outdoors as much as possible. My son goes to school goes to a local community college that is on the water, so while he is in class the dog and I are usually take a really nice walk. Obviously can’t take the dog to the mall to walk so walking outside works for both of us!
after I accepted this challenge I started to go through some really stressful times with the possibility of a friend going to the psych ward and not telling me goodbye, I actually thought he was gone that day and went for a nice hike in the woods around my school and there is just something about being close to nature that makes me feel close to God
I have been walking around my town for about 40 min. per day for about 2 weeks now. It is getting easier and easier.
Walking outside in the woods, at a park, or on a paved trail away from a lot of people is the best way to go.
During my lunch, I walk the paved trail along the river. I get some exercise while relieving some stress and enjoying the outdoors.
im am way to far to get to a mall so i walk with my dog everyday for about an hour she loves it and i benifit from it too we both win and having her in the family has made a difference on everyone
No mall near my hometown so walking outside is the only way to go!