Mud Baths and Milk Bones

So today for exercise I decided to walk the dog on the mile loop around the lake. We ended up going around both "lakes" (one is much smaller than the other) and I had a lovely time. The dog however had an amazing time! Apparently she enjoys her exercise already, and doesn't need to force herself to get up and move like her trusty biped (aka me). She even went above and beyond her usual run after the tennis ball, and decided it would be great to add in even more cardio by swimming. By the time we were done with the smaller lake her lovely blonde self was black. Not just dirty but muddy and slimey. It was gross! However, she must know how good mud can be for the skin because she kept going back in. Next it was time to go around the other lake. At this lake she proceeded to perform the cleansing rinse. I'm sure her skin feels divine, and her muscles strong because she continued to run after the tennis ball.

A person could learn something good from this kind of walk. First, find an activity you love. The dog loves chasing tennis balls and could do it all day if you were willing to keep throwing them. Second, don't forget to vary your activities. Swimming is a great addition to any fitness plan and I hope it gets warm enough for me to swim soon...it has been a really cool summer so far. Third, don't neglect your skin. Drinking water is great for the skin, but I have really dry skin, so facial treatments or emu oil is a good thing to remember for those really dry days. Forth, Its ok to get dirty and sweat. A good shower afterwards makes you feel clean, and helps to keep your muscles from getting too tense. Finally, as she is demonstrating right now, rest is important for muscle recovery. Get enough sleep. Personally, I don't have the time to take a nap today, but you can be sure that I will try to get to bed at a decent hour tonight.

Now, the cat on the other hand...so far all she's shown me is the importance of a good stretch and how too much sleep can make for a grumpy girl. On that note, I should probably wake her up! TTFN!