Stephanie, Associate Editor

As Blondie once sang: "Nobody walks in L.A." But everyone—and I mean everyone—walks in New York, so I didn't think it would take long to start racking up miles on my pedometer. In the warmer months, a brisk jaunt to work, a slow walk to dinner and a distracted amble through Central Park are all part of my usual routine. When it's 30 degrees, though, it's harder to convince myself that spending an extended period of time outdoors is actually a good idea.

Determined not to let uncooperative weather derail me, I realized how I could continue walking toward my goal: by becoming better at bundling up! Now, each morning, instead of checking weather.com and opting for a two-block trek to the subway, I layer (a lot), wrap a scarf around my neck, put on my warmest hat and gloves, grab my iPod and hit the pavement. Because while it may be winter in New York, my mind is already in summer mode, imagining how much better my new bathing suit will look after all this walking.