Walking for a Healthy Mindset
I never thought that mundane and monotonous activities like walking can be the most difficult activity to initiate and complete if it is related to physical fitness. I used to go for regular walks during evenings pre-covid times. I used to enjoy those evening walks. Somehow, I am not able to comprehend the change in my feelings towards walking. Nevertheless, with the sudden end of running on the treadmill due to knee pain and humongous weight gain, I had to revert to walking outdoors. I was never a morning person and I badly wanted a change in my daily schedule so I started waking up at 5 am in the morning. I used to be out of my house by 5:30 a.m. and start my morning walk. I was consistent for a month. I started to find a drastic difference in the way I feel and function throughout the day. My energy was at a different level. I seldom felt lost. I felt happy and positive. I also noticed I interacted more positively with others. Morning walks were not only helping me maintain a fit l