[Book Review] "Sister, Let's Start with Walking"

As a woman approaching my forties, I can't help but be concerned about my health. So, I'm trying to revamp my exercise and diet, reading various health books, watching YouTube videos, and actually trying out a few activities.
Reading “Walking is the First Step” is also part of this effort.
The title itself captured my attention. Walking is something we do every day. In other words, it's an activity that allows us to exercise while moving without much effort. I also have the habit of taking a walk around a nearby park after lunch. I feel like if I don't, I'll feel restless and gain weight.
However, I was curious about the specific benefits of walking, whether this kind of casual strolling is okay, and how other people walk.

The part explaining early morning walks was quite interesting. “If you walk early in the morning, your mind feels at ease. You feel the same sense of security as when you've finished an important task for the day.”
Although I don't go out in the morning specifically for walking, but rather because I have to leave early for my 8 a.m. work start time, my commute walk has always felt particularly refreshing. On days with a light fog, it even feels like an adventure, making the walk even more enjoyable. I wonder if this is due to the early morning hours.
I also learned from the book that there are walking competitions, not just marathons.
Apparently, walking 20,000 steps equals 10 kilometers. My daily routine barely reaches 3,000 steps, let alone 5,000, so 20,000 steps seems like a really long distance that requires serious effort. I felt a pang of dizziness at the thought. But if it's a competition, and competitions tend to evoke competitiveness, walking with a purpose and others, it would be completely different from aimlessly walking alone. That's why I felt a sudden urge to participate in such a competition.

In the chapter titled “The 10-Kilometer Marathon I Could Run Because I Walked,” I felt like I got hit with a hammer. It's not about starting with a grand goal of running right away! It's about consistently walking every day, which gradually makes longer distances comfortable and improves physical fitness, naturally leading to challenging one's limits. The author's confession felt genuine.
The words from the subchapter “30 Minutes of Walking is More Important than 10,000 Steps” are something I want to cherish for a long time. When it's difficult to find time for exercise, but it also feels like I can't skip exercise, just putting on my sneakers and stepping out for a bit. If I keep doing that, I feel like I, too, can have a slightly healthier forties, just like the author.
 
 
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