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The Importance of Walking

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Real Estate Agent with United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

One of the number 1 New Year Resolutions, next to losing weight, is getting fit.  Walking is great way to do this. Lisa VonBargen, my friend in Estes Park, has a great post today about a wonderful place to take a walk in Colorado.

Yesterday, one of my friends sent me an email about the Importance of Walking, filled with excellent information about the subject.  I thought I'd pass along my favorites to you from the email:

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Mary Douglas, your Mountain Broker-Associate and REALTOR®

United Country  Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, CO

www.redfeatherlakes.com ---800-531-2195

"A Day in the Mountains will always soothe your city soul"

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Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

These are really funny.  I am not even bothering to resolve to lose weight this year because I never stick to it so why bother.  Have a happy new year.

Dec 30, 2009 02:11 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

I agree Al & Peggy!  Get going early before you realize what you're doing! LOL!  Have fun and I hope you have a very Happy New Year!

 

Tammy, It really does does like the dogs walk you!  Glen sounds like he is too big and too strong -- maybe get a skateboard and just let him pull you LOL!!

 

Ann, I think you are right...or snowshoes or skiis would work too! LOL

 

Stacey-Ann - If I make a resolution I find I don't do it either -- I don't know why.  Now, I no longer make resolutions. :-) Happy New Year Stacey-Ann!

Dec 30, 2009 02:38 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Hi Lisa Mary Douglas, I was just walking over in LOST CREEK CANYON and I discovered some great OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY that I could sell you very cheap since you are a Realtor®.  I understand that you buy and sell RURAL properties all the time.  Let me know if I can help you.  Your blog does not allow anonymous comments so this individual was kind enough to get me on your site.  Mr. Haney

 

 

Dec 30, 2009 11:21 PM
Cherise Selley
Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Realtor

Mary...Walking is close to my heart...My husband, who has had 4 neck surgeries and chronic neuropathic pain, has steadily walked over the past four years, lost almost 60 lbs and has kept it off...It's his spiritual worship to God...thanks for the blog...

Dec 31, 2009 12:59 AM
Lisa VonBargen
Photography7522 - Estes Park, CO
Estes Park Real Estate Photographer

Hi Mary...my good friend in Red Feather Lakes...hope you find your grandpa soon, it's COLD out there! One of the things i miss most about not having a dog anymore is our three mile hikes through the forest every day, no matter what the weather. Not that I'm lazy about it, it's just those bobcat, bear, mountain lion scary tracks in the snow, you know?  Have a wonderful 2010!

Dec 31, 2009 01:24 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Hey Mary,

Snow shoes are something I have never tried.  Skiing was fun when I was 16 and indestructible...  Ice in a cold drink sounds good....

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Dec 31, 2009 01:28 AM
Joan Zappa
Eagles Wings Realty - Montrose, CO
Professional treatment of our clients, brings awes

I knew there were reasons for not getting out this morning other than 15 degrees and light snow.

I think I saw your grandpa headed up Paradox road towards Naturita.

Dec 31, 2009 02:05 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Mr. Haney, you obviously are lost in Lost Creek Canyon..Indiana is much further east.  Bruce Walter is waiting for you, as I understand that he is wanting to purchase some rural property.  I told him I would find one of the best people to help him -- so keep walking, and tell Bruce "Hello" when you see him!  LOL!

 

Hi Lisa, I have an aversion to mountain lion tracks in the snow!  I have been looking, but so far have only seen deer and rabbit!  Have a very Happy New Year Lisa, I hope you will get a new walking companion in 2010!

 

Hi Ann, I'm not certain about snow shoes on ice, come to think about it -- but I would vote for the ice in a drink. :-)

 

Hi Nick, Apparently there are several reasons to reconsider walking! LOL  I hope granpa is doing well, it sounds like a good place to walk? :-)

 

 

Dec 31, 2009 06:59 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Cherise, I'm sorry, Mr. Haney threw me off, and I skipped commenting to you.  I am glad that your husband does so well with his walking - it is always a treat to get out and see the beauty in the world that surrounds us. I like the way you put it - "his spiritual worship to God"  Thanks Cherise!

Dec 31, 2009 07:03 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Mary,

Ice with my drink for sure!  I think I need some....

Happy New Year!

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Dec 31, 2009 10:59 AM
Yvette Gardner
Keller Williams Realty, Spartanburg, SC - Spartanburg, SC

Mary,  I love those.  They all made me chuckle - Happy New Year to you!

Jan 01, 2010 12:04 AM
Ruth Vogt
Fairway Independent Mortgage, LLS. Equal Housing Opportunity. Regulated by the Division of Real Estate. - Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-0855 www.ReverseLoansInColorado.com

good morning, Mary! I just had to stop back by and visit this post one more time. You see, we are having our annual New Years resolution discussions, and I want to remember why I don't have to add this one to my list! Matter of fact, I'm going to reblog it so I can remind myself throughout the year!

Jan 01, 2010 02:07 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Happy New Year Ann, thank you for coming back - I wish you all the best in 2010!

 

Hi Yvette & Dennis, I'm glad you liked them, I thought they were funny too.  Happy New Year to you!

 

Good morning Ruth!  All good reasons not to add this to your list HAHA!!  Thanks for the reblog and good luck with your resolutions!

Jan 01, 2010 02:14 AM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Mary,

If you think of walking as dancing it is so much more fun!  Antonio in "Take the Lead".

Ann Hayden in Wildwood, MO

Jan 01, 2010 07:48 AM
Renée Donohue~Home Photography
Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI
Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I take my dogs to the dog park 3-4 times a week. I  used to sit in a chair while they ran but just recently I started standing and kicking a soccer ball for one of my dogs.  I have only been doing this for a couple of weeks and I have noticed a difference in my physique, plus I get some frustration and energy out and I sleep better!

I believe your message here is very true!  We all need some cardio!

Jan 01, 2010 10:09 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Ann, I didn't see that movie- perhaps I will catch it this year -- however, I would much rather dance in winter than walk :-)  Just like Lady GaGa  LOL!

 

Hi Renee - I like that cardio walking around showing vacant lots - I agree, it's good for us!

Jan 01, 2010 11:39 AM
Mary Strang
Viroqua, WI

Mary, I am going to recommend taking a long walk to a few of my favorite annoying friends. Funny post! Have a wonderful 2010!

Jan 02, 2010 08:35 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Mary, I think that sounds like a great idea:-)  I'm glad you liked the post, thanks Mary I hope you have a wonderful 2010, too!

Jan 02, 2010 09:40 AM
Heather Chavez
Second Self Virtual Assistance - Caldwell, ID
Real Estate Virtual, Assistant (928) 692-3235

I'm sticking with the "I'm not fat.  My brain's just full" defense, Mary.  :)

Jan 08, 2010 02:16 PM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Heather, I think it's good defense- makes perfect sense to me!! :-)  Thanks for stopping by tonight Heather!

Jan 08, 2010 03:43 PM
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