My Dilemma:
I was inspired to write about this post because we have this parking problem in school that has been going on for about 2 weeks already. This problem is due to the renovation of half the public parking lot in the neighborhood near the school where most of the students and employees of nearby buildings park therefore everyone around the neighborhood are racing to obtain a space in what is left of the parking area. Because of this dilemma, I was forced to park at the far end of the neighborhood, a 10min walk to school (Thank God I wore flats that day!). While I was walking, instead of contemplating on my parking woes, I figured that this would be a wonderful healthy solution for me.
The Healthy Solution:
There are two solutions to this problem, it is either to wait for quite a while for a car to exit the parking lot (you will most probably wait in line behind other cars) or you can park your car somewhere far and walk. I chose the latter which is the healthier solution. Walking to school and back to my car that day was already a 20min exercise for me, how great is that? Although I do try to exercise regularly, in most days this is could be my only exercise and I'm sure it's the same with a lot of people therefore parking farther is a practical way to work those legs and get them in to shape.
It's nice to walk because it allows you to enjoy your surroundings, to observe it, and just experience it. It also gives you time to think of the things you need to get done that day or reflect the day's events. Walking keeps your heart healthy, your bones strong, and according to http://www.medicinenet.com/walking/article.htm#tocb it reduces your risk of diabetes by 58% if you just walk 150mins a week. So next the next time you look for a parking space, look for one that's situated a bit farther than your destination so that you can engage in a short but healthy walk.
P.S Be sure to park you car some place safe.
P.P.S Please leave a comment! I would love to hear what you have to say :)
I was inspired to write about this post because we have this parking problem in school that has been going on for about 2 weeks already. This problem is due to the renovation of half the public parking lot in the neighborhood near the school where most of the students and employees of nearby buildings park therefore everyone around the neighborhood are racing to obtain a space in what is left of the parking area. Because of this dilemma, I was forced to park at the far end of the neighborhood, a 10min walk to school (Thank God I wore flats that day!). While I was walking, instead of contemplating on my parking woes, I figured that this would be a wonderful healthy solution for me.
The Healthy Solution:
There are two solutions to this problem, it is either to wait for quite a while for a car to exit the parking lot (you will most probably wait in line behind other cars) or you can park your car somewhere far and walk. I chose the latter which is the healthier solution. Walking to school and back to my car that day was already a 20min exercise for me, how great is that? Although I do try to exercise regularly, in most days this is could be my only exercise and I'm sure it's the same with a lot of people therefore parking farther is a practical way to work those legs and get them in to shape.
It's nice to walk because it allows you to enjoy your surroundings, to observe it, and just experience it. It also gives you time to think of the things you need to get done that day or reflect the day's events. Walking keeps your heart healthy, your bones strong, and according to http://www.medicinenet.com/walking/article.htm#tocb it reduces your risk of diabetes by 58% if you just walk 150mins a week. So next the next time you look for a parking space, look for one that's situated a bit farther than your destination so that you can engage in a short but healthy walk.
P.S Be sure to park you car some place safe.
P.P.S Please leave a comment! I would love to hear what you have to say :)
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