Reading Skills for Today's Adults

“I want to feel better.” “I want to have more energy.” “I want to lose weight.” “I want to live a long life.” These were thoughts Kate had often. She decided to try walking ten minutes a day. She walked in the morning before going to work.

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The first week was ​difficult​. She did not like getting up early. But Kate kept walking. She asked a friend to walk with her. They helped each other stay motivated and moving.

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By the third week, Kate could feel her body ​craving​ the daily exercise. Once she was out the door and moving, she felt great! Walking was making a difference in her life. She did not feel as tired. She was more alert at work and had more energy. She was also craving healthier foods.

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Kate started walking twenty minutes a day. She took long strides and pumped her arms. She could feel her muscles working. Some of those muscles had not been worked in a long time.

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Soon Kate was walking thirty minutes a day! Her heart was really pumping. She was burning fat and building muscle. She was losing weight. Kate was healthier and happier. Life was great!