Walk to Wellness with a pedometer

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 Count Your Steps It is recommended that you take at least 10,000 steps per day.  Average Americans are taking about 3,000 steps per day.  As a culture we need to walk more! We need to make sure we're moving daily.  Look for ways to increase your step count.  When can you walk as opposed to drive?  Do you really need to drive everywhere you go, can you walk? Can you park farther from … [Read more...]

Dancing Classrooms!

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Getting Children to Dance is Beautiful! There's nothing that I love more than to see children be able to express themselves!  Combining movement, art and expression is one of the most wonderful developmental building blocks for our children.  I love Dancing Classrooms Philly because it brings movement into school! Dancing Classrooms Philly is a licensed ballroom dancing program for … [Read more...]

Black Women and Fat

My response to the New York Times article My phone rang the day the article broke.  "Kimberly, can you be in the studio today at 5 pm to respond to the New York Times article?"  the producer from Fox 29 asked.  "Not a problem!  I have a few things to say!" If you've not read the article, the author says, "Because too many experts who are involved in the discussion of obesity don’t … [Read more...]

Walk in Wildwood!

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Get to Steppin'   No excuses!   Here's a list of walking trails in Wildwood for you while you're on vacation this summer. Enjoy   … [Read more...]

Heart Healthy & Childhood Obesity Event w. The Links

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A day of fitness, nutrition & wellness What a great day! I was invited to participate in The Links event at Girard College this past Saturday.  It was wonderful joining in such an important event.  It was a great day with some great women, I got to meet MRS Pennsylvania, Andrea Graham and spend time with Fox 29 Anchor, Shinelle Jones! I love being a part of anything that promotes … [Read more...]

Slim Down Faster – walk on the beach

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Beach Walks Burn More Calories It's true!  I found a great article on line that explains this. Your body burns about 20% - 50% more calories when you walk on sand.  The post goes on to say that your body uses 2 to nearly 3 times the energy of walking on hard surfaces when you walk on sand! If you're headed to the beach this summer, take advantage of the sand under your feet.  Take a … [Read more...]

Age Strong! Live Strong

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Age Ain't Nothin' But A Number I'll be speak for Senator Vincent Hughes from 10:15 - 11:00. Join us for a great day! … [Read more...]

Fox 29 Segment: Fighting The Middle Age Spread

Kimberly talks to Fox 29's Joyce Evans about her Walking To Wellness program. Preventing The Middle Age Spread: MyFoxPHILLY.com … [Read more...]

Join Me For a Free Walk May 19th

May 19th Free Walk

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VQ ActionCare Resistance Chair

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A great in home exercise machine With summer rapidly approaching everyone has two things on their mind; losing weight and getting in shape! Well, VQ has the perfect solution for you! The Resistance chair, an award-winning at-home exercise system is the ideal pre-summer fitness solution for men and women looking to get in shape, tone up, and get their ultimate summer body.  Suitable for all … [Read more...]