Linda, Editor in Chief

The weekend blizzard was a definite deterrent to walking outside but my 13-year-old daughter Susannah wouldn’t let me bail out. We bundled up and took our dog for a walk—not the longest walk but it was better than nothing. I would have happily stayed inside cleaning closets if she didn’t guilt me into going out. My kids are great motivators—they are loving their pedometers. Eight-year-old Nick wears his to school, which his teacher thinks is really cool. And Susannah has vowed to exercise everyday, whether it’s at swim practice, walking outside or on an elliptical trainer. Their older brother C.J. plays basketball or baseball every day and dad exercises daily on an elliptical too. I’m the one that needs more self motivation. So I decided to get a home treadmill. Since I don’t like walking outside in bad weather, a treadmill will give me no excuses not to walk. I’ll let you know which one I get and whether it is the inspiration I needed to keep me dedicated to the challenge.