Leslie’s Blog

And Happy B-day to me!  Oh my ….  I just wished myself a happy B-day???!!!  …. that’s what happens when you turn 5-0 … you get …. well ….. nuts! Thank you to EVERYONE that has sent me love and good wishes  …. I have always loved having my B-day on Valentine’s Day … it [...]

WE MADE IT!  For the past 6 weeks we have walked and talked …   and the unbelievable healthy “talk” – which comes from YOU … is one of the most important ingredients of how to rate a program’s success!  Well let me officially declare a smashing success to the Rev Up Your Weight Loss Walk [...]

More about our friends at Weight Watchers! Question: Weight Watcher’s has a new points plus program.  I’m doing it online, but haven’t a clue how to figure out points on your tapes & dvd’s.  Any suggestions? LS: Helllooooo WW participant!!!!!  First … I LOVE what my friends at Weight Watchers continue to offer to make [...]

As we finish this last week of the Rev Up Your Weight Loss Challenge with iVillage …. here’s what walkers are asking … Question from walker – Which of the DVD’s would you recommend  while beginning the maintenance program for weight watchers . I use the video’s daily and usually walk 2 miles. Is there [...]

Can you believe it?  New research shows only 5 Miles per week (that’s about 15 to 20 min. sessions – 5 times per week) can help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s … and there’s more … it can even prevent the onset of osteoarthritis!  Healthy brain function, healthy bone and joint function …. could walking [...]

ooouuu I had too many chips and hummus last night while watching the big game …. it was fun to watch …. wasn’t it?  I thought I would have to call 911 for my family members that take it too seriously …. other teams have to win too!!!!! So I walk to SWEAT today …. [...]

Happy Heart Health Month! One of the greatest honors we have enjoyed at Walk at Home is partnering with the American Heart Association and Exercise TV to offer DVD’s to get your fitness walks at home!  Titled – START! Walking at Home! We have a 1, 2, & 3 Mile workout that is perfectly paced [...]

Don’t forget that the “break” is part of the journey for health …. another great question from one of our walkers … Hi Leslie,  I’m finishing up the 21 day program.  What is the best way to proceed?  Do you have audio walks, I’d like to move outside since the weather is getting better, but [...]

Hey Walkers … you are close to a 5K today … the iVillage Walk Challenge continues to be STRONG!!!! Go to iVillage.com for the fun! And how many of us can relate to casee56?  From the Ask Leslie boards …. I work retail and spend 10 hrs a day on my feet very little sitting. [...]

Kick off the week with a WARM UP Walk …. don’t forget you can walk anytime … our 1 Mile walk is always available anytime you visit our web walkathome.com it’s take less than 15 minutes and nothing beats good old “circulation” to keep you warm ( I just took my son to school and [...]