the Laughing Boomer

 Hi:

Well, it isn't that hard to walk 10,000 steps a day.  It's around 4.5 to 5 miles, depending on your step size.  I received a pedometer for Christmas and have walked  around 7,500 or more most days in January.  If I exercise or specifically go for a walk it's easy to go to 12,000 or 16,000 steps.  Even serious housework requires quite a lot of steps, especially if you have stairs, as I do.  At work I try to walk up to the 7th floor  2 or 3 times a day. 

Hi:

Hi:

The idea of being a "strong" woman is a bit alien to me, but as I have been weight training for three weeks, I'm starting to think it is a good idea. 

Hi:

Did you know that you should take a vitamin D supplement if you live north of the Los Angeles latitude. Apparently areas north of that simply do not get enough sun, especially in winter.

 Our bodies produce Vitamin D from the sun. With the long winter days, especially in grey climates, the sun may not even appear.  Some winter climates, especially those with snow, have wonderful bright days, and even though it is freezing, it is cheerful.  The sun shines!  But, even if it is out, unless you are out in it for at lease one-half hour, you are not getting any of it.

Hi:

I can't believe how much exercise can be done on a daily basis just by using my body right.  Things such as not bending over to pick things up, but bending using legs and knees strengthens the leg muscles and bones. 

Strain is good in exercising. More stress signals the body to build  bone, while less stress signals it to break down bone.  Not doing enough exercise makes bone loss worse.