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Phase One
Why walk? This is why!
My grandmother lived well into her nineties, and I’m sure the reason she lived that long is because she was so active. She walked a lot. A LOT. In fact, she didn’t get her license until she was in her 60’s. She used to get everywhere by walking. I want you to think about the quality […]
Establishing baselines, Part Deux.
In addition to timing a mile, and determining your BMI, I have some other baselines for you. I want you to take your measurements. These are important, because they help you to see how your body is changing. If the scale doesn’t move, chances are you are losing inches. Attached is a sheet for you […]
Good Morning!
I am asking you to work out for twenty minutes a day this first week. Twenty minutes! It’s not a lot. But if you are already having trouble, then you need to prioritize. This is only the third day. You need to commit. And you need to make a change. Something will have to give. It can’t […]
Establish some baselines, part 1
You all have different goals for this course. You may want to lose weight or lose inches or run a race or get more fit. Since this isn’t about a number on a scale, I want you to establish some baselines to help you see and measure your progress. Weighing yourself is one baseline. Determining […]
What is your BMI?
Your BMI is your Body Mass Index. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to adult men and women. This is generally the measurement that is used to determine whether you are within healthy ranges for your height and weight. Now keep in mind this […]
