October is breast cancer awareness month. On this episode, I discuss a little bit of the epidemiology of breast cancer with you. I will chat about the connection between walking and risk of breast cancer. Finally, I will announce an opportunity to learn more about walking and breast cancer beyond this episode. I will mention several helpful resources in this episode.

Back to school, changing weather patterns, and shifts in available seasonal food options are just a few of the signs of our changing times. We are obviously still responding to the pandemic and preparing for cold and flu season as well. This is a good time to cover a few reminders as we shift into a new season and embrace new patterns.

So many women have asked me to explain the 21-Day Walking Challenge. During a recent live video presentation, I took my time and explained why I created it, and how it is a new and very different approach to starting a new walking routine. I’m sharing the audio from that presentation with you right now. By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what everybody is getting all excited about these days.

Hiking can be a great form of exercise, and a nice way to change up your regular walking routine. However, before you go on your hike, there are several things you should do to prepare. In this episode, I will share some tips that all beginners, especially diabetics, will find helpful.

Are you ready for a new and different approach to walking for exercise? Well, listen carefully because I’ve got something for you that fits that description. It’s new, different, makes walking for exercise easy to adjust to and maintain, even for super busy women. You’ll have fun in the process, and not only help yourself, but others as well.

While your speed should not be a big consideration when you first start walking for exercise, it might eventually be something you are concerned about. This is especially true if you do your walking on a treadmill, because you are able to adjust your speed as needed. Here are some benefits of increasing your walking speed.

If you are looking for a good exercise that includes a lot of walking, but is more interesting and a bit more challenging, then hiking might be what you’re looking for. You get your walking in, improve your cardiovascular health, and get to see beautiful scenery at the same time. In this podcast episode, I discuss some reasons why hiking is an excellent form of exercise.

Do you often turn to comfort food to soothe yourself during times of stress? If so, you aren’t alone! Especially during this pandemic and times of self-isolation, people are indulging in their favorite classics. However, comfort food means something different for everyone. Some people want the recipes they enjoyed as children, others look for specific ingredients in their comfort food. Either way, it’s not always the healthiest food, so I’ve put together some ways to make it a bit healthier for you and your family.

If you are currently isolated because of the pandemic, it is essential that you create a routine. This isn’t a new normal, but a temporary new normal, so don’t panic it won’t be like this forever. Instead, focus on what you can control, which is how you spend your time. Here are some reasons why having a routine is so important right now.

It can be hard enough dealing with self-isolation where you aren’t able to connect physically with other people, but if you are living alone, it is even harder. However, it is still possible to socialize and connect with others, even while practicing social distancing.