Walking is the best exercise. Fight me.

Walking is what keeps me slim, healthy, and mentally sound. Here's the lowdown on when, where, how, and why I walk.

I had no idea the response I would receive in regard to the diet and exercise post. It seems many of you are dealing with the same lovely midlife issues as myself and had more questions about the specifics of my walking routine.

Walking is one of the very best things you can do for your body. I’m not going to barrage you with the literature and studies supporting this fact - there’s this amazing thing called Google and you are welcome to utilize it at your discretion.

While my weight training routine keeps me toned and improves the muscular shape of my body, walking is what keeps the pounds off as I approach 50 next year.

Despite the details you are about to read regarding how fast, how long, what I wear, and when I do it, the most important thing to remember is this:

If you are already walking as exercise or want to start, no matter what pace you’re going, you are already a badass.

Alright, let’s break it down.