21  years ago my doctors recommended and insisted that I had to have heart surgery. Yikes! So, an Open Heart Surgery was performed. Yes. They sawed me open and made of me a heart-healthy person.  I won’t entertain you with all the details, but, needless to say, the surgery was successful! ‘Cause I am here to walk my talk😎
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It was after the surgery that I had an instance of Ms Oprah’s famous saying: an ‘AHA Moment’…!
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I was out of the hospital. For all intents and purposes, the doctors did exceptional work. I would continue to live feeling better. However, I was so weak I could not walk across the street(!) I was still a young woman in my 40’s. I realized in that moment that walking is not an entitlement. It is a gift. I promised myself that I would walk again and looked forward to attaining the strength and ability to do so. 
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My cardiologist later advised me to walk as a way to continue exercising and that it would be enough to sustain the practice.
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The American Heart Association advises that 10,000 steps a day is a good way to satisfy our minimal exercise commitment. It helps our mobility; positively influences issues with cholesterol, diabetes, memory,  and general well-being, including our weight level.
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Why not take a leap toward a healthful day and step-up! Walk your talk.
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Click the pictures for walking guidelines😎💕