Yes, I know how boring exercising can be.
But if you think about it, you can do yourself a big favor just by walking, and at the same time getting paid.
How is that possible you ask? Everyday I walk my big dog for a leisure hour.
Now, don't tell me you can't find one little hour to set aside for yourself? In the warm summer months, a great time to walk is around 7:00 a.
m.
Its quiet, the sun is shining, and all is peaceful.
How many times have you ever stopped to listen how birds chirp? They sure seem to be happy.
Plus, you won't believe how frogs sound early in the morning by the pond? They seem to wake up the day.
Take a moment and look up.
See if you won't agree that the sky is one of the most beautiful shades of blue, and the puffy clouds look like gobs of white cotton balls.
Nothing is more beautiful on earth.
Now we know one of the perks about exercising, and here are a few more.
Not only will your body lap up the walking exercise, and the fresh air, but your best friend Fido has an opportunity to see, smell and yes, water a few new plants and grass.
What a treat for both of you; and guess what? It is free.
Yep, it doesn't cost you a dime.
But wait..
..
if you want to really pay yourself, pick up those aluminum cans that the uncaring toss out their car windows.
Last week I made $6.
00 just by picking up cans and taking them to recycle.
Yep, at 45 cents a pound, it does add up and at the same time you are helping the environment.
In the fanny pack that you carry Fido's pooper scooper bags and his bottle of water, just throw in a couple extra bags for those squashed cans.
They are lightweight and so what...
a little extra weight makes for better exercise.
Not only will you be doing yourself and Fido a big health favor, but you will be helping to save the environment, and being paid for it at the same time.
So the next time you look down at that puffy tummy, or try to squeeze into last years pants, start walking.
You will be surprised at what you gain and lose.