30 Day Walking Challenge
APRIL
RECIPES
Many of us take walking for granted. We walk in the grocery store, walk to and from our car to get places, and walk to pick up our kids from school. Yet, this underrated activity can be a powerful form of exercise if you put intention behind it. You can read more about the benefits of walking on our blog. Did you know that April 6th is National Walking Day? Celebrate all month long with our Red Mountain 30 Day Walking Challenge. Tie up your sneakers, and let’s get started!
Citrus and Fennel Salad
Citrus Strawberry Mocktail
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
½ grapefruit, cut into medium chunks or 1 orange in segments Fennel bulb, steamed 2 tbsp lemon juice Chopped mint, to taste
1 cup water 1 cup strawberries chopped and pulsed in the blender 1 cup zero-calorie lemon-lime soda 2 Tbsp Stevia® 1 tsp lime juice
About 1 serving
DIRECTIONS Slice steamed fennel bulb and cut citrus into chunks. Combine fennel, citrus, and chopped mint in a bowl. Dress with lemon juice. Mix well and chill before serving. Enjoy!
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Walk for 5 minutes – anytime, anywhere.
Walk for 8 minutes around your neighborhood.
Take a 10-minute break from work and go for a walk.
Walk for 10 minutes with a friend.
Take walk at sunrise – any length of time.
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Take a 10-minute walk around your neighborhood.
Take a walk listening to your favorite podcast – any length of time.
Take a 10-minute walk wherever you’d like.
Walk to a nearby location like a park or coffee shop.
Walk for 15 minutes with a furry friend.
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Take a walk in nature – any length of time.
Walk for 15 minutes after lunch.
Take a sunset walk – any length of time.
Walk for 15 minutes after breakfast.
Walk in a new location – any length.
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Add light weights to your 15-minute walk.
Walk for 20 minutes listening to your favorite audio book.
Walk to a nearby location like a park or coffee shop.
Take a 20-minute walk listening to a playlist of your favorite songs.
Walk for 20 minutes with a friend or spouse.
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Visualize achieving your goals during a 20-minute walk.
Take a walk in a new location – any length of time.
Call up a friend or family member and take a 25-minute walk.
Talk a walk in nature for 25 minutes.
Take a 25-minute walk in your favorite athleisure outfit.
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Take a 30-minute walk with a loved one or furry friend.
Take one last celebratory 30-minute walk, solo or with a companion, wherever you’d like. You did it!
About 2 servings
DIRECTIONS Mix Stevia®, water and strawberries together in a pot. Heat over medium heat until boiling and stir until Stevia® is completely dissolved. Pour through a fine strainer and discard the leftover strawberry. Combine strawberry mixture, lemon-lime soda and lime juice. Enjoy chilled.
Finding the finest fennel
Picking perfect strawberries
Keep an eye out for fennel with fresh-looking greens
Look for fresh green leaves and plump berries with no
on long branches. The bulbs should be bright white
signs of mold. If the berries are starting to look dry or
with no discolorations or soft spots.
shriveled, they are getting old. Smaller berries are often sweeter, but bigger berries are delicious, too!
Take a 25-minute walk first thing in the morning.
Add light weights to a 25-minute walk.
Take a 30-minute walk during sunset.