My name is Paula, and I moved to the United States three years ago from the other side of the planet. My hometown, Hong Kong, is 8,000 miles away from the US. Though this was the most drastic move of my life, it had always been my dream to live in the US. My life in Hong Kong was pretty busy: taking care of my family, chatting with my friends, and shopping in the cornucopia of malls. I hardly had time to sit around on a given day.
After settling down in a little city in Wisconsin, my life took a 180 degree turn. The fresh air and (relative) silence are two of the most pleasurable elements of moving to the US. I also enjoy the freedom from the hustle and bustle of a metropolis like Hong Kong. However, I began to feel the toll on my body after many years of an inactive lifestyle. My knees started to pop and my joints did not move as smoothly as before. I simply thought this was part of the inevitable aging process and did not think much of it.
Slowly, the pain became worse every day to the point where each step was utterly killing me. It was devastating to think that I could have taken my ability to walk for granted. I finally went to the doctor and was diagnosed with arthritis. After taking some prescriptions, the agony was much more bearable. Nonetheless, it was a persistent problem and made a noticeable difference in my life. After searching online for more information on remedies for arthritis, one of the suggested cures was simple exercise like walking.
For years, I did not know the cause of my body ache was really due to a lack of my favorite exercise – walking! The internet offered an incredible amount of information on walking exercises; I was amazed at just how many different solutions were out there. I set up this blog to share my joy of walking and let people know that I am now enjoying each and every day. I sincerely hope you also start this valuable exercise and walk towards a healthier life.
