Drive around any city in the U.S. and you will see 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness, Gold’s Gym…They are everywhere except France. I am not saying there are not any fitness facilities but I could not find a single one. When I asked some French women about going to a gym, they did reply that they do not believe in going to the gym. This does not mean they don’t have physical activity in their day, they just don’t hit the gym! So how do they keep up their healthy weight (check out yesterdays blog to find out about healthy weight) They walk! Everywhere! Physical activity is built in to their daily life without having to schedule it in. I am talking about people of all ages, kids are on scooters, no not the motorized kind the kind you push with your foot. Older couples walk to the farmers market with their shopping carts at least twice a week. I know you are thinking well that’s city life, but its true in small villages as well. They walk in flats, heels, boots, but not athletic shoes! Begin Your Life as a Walker. I know it sounds difficult, especially here in Texas, where everything is so spread out, but take baby steps literally walk to a friend’s house, walk to the grocery store, or walk to a park. I challenge you to trade in your car for walking shoes for just three days, the possibilities of places you can walk may surprise you. Please let me know if you are up to this challenge.
