On the Move with Dog and Me

Hi! Its been along time since I have wrote! GeeZ!
Well time to share again! So.....I was reading excerpts for a short article on getting moving, out the door, with your dog. So BOTH of you benefit! You know it's such a simple concept! Why not? But then, I don't have a dog, will a Bunny do? LOL
Okay, I will find a neighbors dog to help, don't push me....:)



"There's an old saying,'' said Andrea Metcalf, a fitness expert in Chicago, "if your dog is getting fat, you're not getting enough exercise. Unfortunately, a lot of people think they don't have the time to get it in — for themselves or their animals.''
And yet, Metcalf said that a 10-minute walk in the morning and evening, combined with an appropriate diet, can be meaningful. As you and your pet get stronger, she recommends going for longer walks on the weekend, hiking, biking, and even running.
"Getting in shape is a win-win for everyone,'' she said. And not just in terms of losing weight, but making a commitment to do exercise together. "Pets can play a huge role in helping us stay with it.''
Motivate Each Other
Finally, dogs are great motivators, especially when you consider that they need to go outside to use the facilities, and are creatures of routine.
"If you play, walk, or exercise at a certain time each day, chances are your dog will be standing in front of you holding the leash when that time comes,'' said Kremer, "and you'd better be ready.'' In that sense, he and others agree: Your dog is the most reliable workout buddy you could ever ask for."