Welcome to our blog post dedicated to the transformative potential of inspirational quotes for your next walk. If you're searching for a boost of motivation or a dose of positivity to enhance your walking experience, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll explore how harnessing the power of inspirational quotes can elevate your walks, infusing each step with renewed energy and purpose. Join us as we uncover the secrets to unlocking motivation and inspiration on your journey towards wellness and self-discovery." These 35 powerful walking quotes were meticulously curated to upli ..read more

How to walk away from the couch; the importance of your first six steps! Today, I'm diving into the incredible benefits of walking as a fitness exercise and how you can start incorporating it into your daily routine. Are you ready to kickstart your walking fitness journey and take your health into your own hands? But FIRST, you need a strategy to get off the couch. In this post, learn why walking matters and how taking these six steps makes getting off the couch automatic. You're Why for getting fit The importance of setting goals The role of dopamine in creating new health habits Self ..read more

Benefits of a 15-Minute Walk – Your Life May Depend on It It only takes some planning to reap the benefits of a 15-minute walk. We all know the importance of regular exercise and the fundamental impact it has on our mental, physical, and emotional health. Yet, don’t you find there are days you just don’t have the time for a full workout? Several, new studies have shown that walking at least fifteen minutes every day can add seven years to your life. So, if you are faced with a time crunch, taking a 15-minute walk could get you the same benefits. Benefits of a 15-Minute Walk Improved Moo ..read more

UPDATED: 75 Things to do While Walking Updated: 9/18/23 There are so many things to do while walking! In fact, I’ve come up with the top 75 things to do while walking. I’ve done all of them and they’ve kept me walking, entertained, and in great shape! It’s a funny thing when I tell people I really enjoy walking, they tell me it’s so boring. Quite honestly, I don’t get that. I’ve found so many things to do while walking. Walking quiets my mind and allows me to think deeper with more clarity and to be more creative with solutions to pressing issues that are on my mind. When I was a runner ..read more

Plant-based nutrition has gained immense popularity in recent years, and for good reason. It is not only a compassionate way of eating but also a healthier and more sustainable choice for our bodies and the environment. A plant-based diet is centered around whole, unprocessed foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds, and excludes animal products or by-products. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 benefits of plant-based nutrition. From improved heart health and lowered risk of cancer to better digestion and increased energy, a plant-based diet can provi ..read more

Walking and Fitness Accountability A 60-Day Accountability Action Plan to Walk Your Way to Health and Fitness  I recently gave a presentation about my Walking for Health and Fitness Walking Program.  The focus of this presentation was on holding yourself accountable. Walking and mindset go together, and my walking program targets four main mindset topics you must master to get out the door and walk or do any fitness exercise. My first book, Walking for Health and Fitness, has the subtitle, "walking is the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape." After writing four books about ..read more

To Lose Weight, One Must Fall Out of Love with Food - An Essay by Dr. Jeffrey Fossati For as long as I can remember, I have always been fat. My first recollection was about age 7 when my mother referred to me as "husky" when sizing for jeans. I was not quite sure what this meant as the dog next door to us was a Siberian Husky, and I had no body hair nor liked to hump a leg. I was big. Food at that time was neither a friend nor an enemy to me. I liked to eat, and food was readily available. In grammar school, I was teased about my weight, my last name is Fossati, and it was changed to FAT-ssoti ..read more

On Monday, 1/16/23, I did a podcast interview with Jill Nicolini of the Podcast Business News Network. In this fast-past 28-minute conversation, Jill and I discussed many topics related to how I got into walking and why I started my Walking for Health and Fitness Website. We started the interview by talking about the origins of my website. I gave Jill an overview of how I hurt my back and how this injury put me out of work for four long months. And that it was while recovering and getting stronger by walking that I realized just how much I enjoyed walking; the easy physical movement, the time ..read more

Progress is a forward or onward movement toward a destination. Journaling and tracking your walking miles are essential for several reasons. By recording your walking mileage, steps, exercises you do during your walks and journaling any insights you have, you will gain a wealth of knowledge about your physical and emotional progress. Walking Logbook Journal For years I never put my thoughts down on paper. I never viewed myself as a writer. It was something other people did. In high school, I looked at my classmates as being more intelligent and more talented when it came to writing. In my min ..read more

Walking for Health and Fitness has just released the latest issue of our Walking Inspiration Newsletter. Walking Inspiration Issue #16 Winter 2022-23 has more great information about the benefits of walking. Download your copy for free by entering your email address. *If you are already on our mailing list, Issue #16 has been sent to you. Check your email or spam folder and allow emails from Walking Man Frank. My Latest Book Release! Order Your Copy Today! Includes $60 Bonus Content! In Issue #16 Winter 2022-23 Message from Frank The Warm-Up Walking to Improve Your Mental Health Pt. 2 The Po ..read more