Healthy Outings for Healthy Relationships

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Today I went on a really cool hike with my soon-to-be mother in law, Tazmin. We started at the Los Liones Canyon and took the East Topanga Fire Road Trail and saw some amazing views. You can see the ocean, the buildings downtown, and the Pacific Palisades Mountains. I highly recommend it for an inexpensive healthy way to spend the morning.

Hiking is really great, not just for your legs, but also as a way to catch up with family and friends. For me, having the support of your loved ones in pursuing a healthier lifestyle is extremely important. Yes, it is possible to do it on your own, but it will be really difficult if you live in an environment that isn’t supportive of this change. When I first started eating healthier, my fiancé started dieting too. He didn’t do exactly what I was doing, but the fact that he was on his own journey towards health, made mine feel less lonely. I feel like this support is such a beautiful way of showing someone how much you love them.

I’m slightly embarrassed to say that I do enjoy watching The Biggest Loser. I’m a sucker for any motivational story and throw in a makeover towards the end and I’m sold. On this show, the really successful people have their family exercising and dieting at home. I think when your loved ones make your priorities theirs as well, then that relationship is really solid. After all, people change all the time, but in order to keep the relationship healthy I believe changing together is key.

9 thoughts on “Healthy Outings for Healthy Relationships”

It takes a village on your journey to health. This blog is inspiring me every day as I try to balance my diet, work and taking time for me! You are blessed to have family on the east and west coast who love you very much!

I know. I need to count my blessings more often. Sometimes it's hard when things aren't going the way you want.

It's hard to look at the glass half full instead of half empty. Positive attitude in a difficult time is sign of a strong person. I know you are that person!

Once again positive attitude will take you a long way. Your mind is a powerful tool and you are very blessed in many ways.

What a nice page. I love to walk and I walk alone. I live in the downs so there are a lot of walks up here. But if I meet anyone else on my walks, they always ask where my dog is?!!! When I tell them I have no dog, they look at me strangely so I have to lie and say doctors orders, then nod knowingly and go on their way!!!!! lol

I don't have a dog either, although it seems like everyone I walk by does. I walk alone tons too. Great stress relief : )

I want to be that person. Practice makes perfect.

Yes, it is. Now our clocks have changed and we have lighter evenings, I like to walk after work, so if I do have a stressful day, its walked off within the hour.