Do you know which day is the worst for you waistline?

You may not have realized you had a burning desire to know the answer to this question. Believe it or not, studies have been done and the winner is: SATURDAY.

The study showed over consumption paired with lack of activity occurring on Saturdays can contribute to a 9 pound yearly gain, or 90 pounds a decade. Congratulations if you are including Saturday walking activities. Add awareness and moderation in eating, and you will be ahead of the game in maintaining or improving your body composition.

WOW congratulates all who participated in the Portland Marathon, 5-miler, Mayor’s

Walk and the Girl Friends and Victoria Half Marathons during the month of October.

WOW is exploring the possibility of a Bend, Oregon WOW Walk club.  Our Clackamas and Portland walk clubs have grown into fun, supportive walk communities.  If you are interested in a Bend walk club, or would like to help organize one, please let us know! 

Judy and WOW are now on Facebook, come check it out!

Email judy@wondersofwalking.com.

Best — Judy

"It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan." – Eleanor Roosevelt

WOW thanks all who participated in this year’s Sister Stride into Autumn in Sisters, Oregon September 20th. Mark your calendars for September 19, 2010.

Congratulations to Robin's Team, Sisters largest 2009 team!

EVENT SPOTLIGHT Fitness / Speed Walking Training Program

Training to walk a 5K/10K or Half Marathon

We often spotlight our 5K/10K/Half Marathon Training Program, and there is good reason to.  It is one of our most popular and most repeated programs!

For details or to register, visit www.wondersofwalking.com.

HEALTH TIP: The Sedentary Athlete: Sitting and Weighting

By Nancy Clark, MS, RD

Imagine this: a lean, fit athlete who trains hard, eats heartily, and does not fret about getting fat. While this image holds true for some athletes, it seems far from reality for others. All too often, I listen to my clients complain, “I should be pencil thin for all the exercise I do.” Or they moan, “I eat like a bird compared to my friends...” How could this be?

Continue reading, visit www.erofit.com.

RECIPE: Pumpkin Spice Bars

Recipe from:

In The Kitchen with Tamela! To purchase a copy, call Tamela Sanchez at 503-422-1318

Yes...you can have a delicious dessert when you're getting healthy.

For the full recipe, visit www.erofit.com.