This film, The Way, looks great. I can’t wait to see it (it opens Oct. 7). The Way is about what happens on a loooong trek in Spain, a classic route called the Camino de Santiago. As in any long trek, the effects are spiritual as well as physical. That’s why I love them. I’ve trekked in Nepal, Peru and Tanzania and each experience has been eye-opening, moving, tough and thrilling. Maybe Spain is next. If you are interested in the trip depicted in The Way, Emilio Estevez (he produced the movie and researched the stuffing out of hikes in Northern Spain) has endorsed this tour. Sounds delightful. As a bona fide trekkie, all I can say is GO. You won’t regret it. xxxoo Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | September 20, 2011
Hiking in Spain
Posted in Uncategorized | Tags: Camino de Santiago, Emilio Estevez, hiking, Martin Sheen, The Way, trekking
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | September 19, 2011
The hips don’t lie: shake it with Zumba!
Unleash your inner Latina with Zumba!
For most of us in the gym, there is the comfortable go-to area we return to again and again like homing pigeons… and then there’s the scary North Korea lord-knows-what’s-going-on-over-there space where we dare not tread. Often, it breaks down like this: women go to classes (aerobics, toning, yoga , spinning) and guys stick to lifting weight, and never the twain shall meet (with the exception of the cardiotheater, of course, the DMZ of the gym.)
Well, I’m here to tell you I snuck across the border the other night and ventured out of my comfort zone … and it RULED. I’m a weightlifter, runner and occasional yogi, but dance classes are generally just not my cup of tea. (Brrrr, just had a flash of scary Mrs. Goodman yelling at me to KEEP THOSE SHOULDERS DOWN in ballet class in first grade.) And dance classes are hard to drop in to. Everyone seems to already know the gist of the routine and newbies like me are left to struggle and spin and pray we don’t get trampled when everyone suddenly leaps to the left. Wait, or is it right? See? Confusing.
But I must confess, I’ve heard whooping and clapping coming from ZUMBA! classes and I’ve been curious. Zumba! is billed as a “party” of a workout, a high-intensity mix of Latin moves and some hip hop with a strong, fast hip-shaking beat, and when I’ve stolen peeks through the glass windows of the dance studio at Equinox on 92nd St., those classes look loose and free and funky. And so Tuesday night I dove in…
The class, taught by Richard Martinez, was a legit workout (estimated caloric burn for Zumba! is 400-600 calories) and I loved it. LOVED! The hour flew by. It’s going to take some time before I move out of the bleachers and into the front rows and no one, not even my mother, would say I look like Shakira (click on this!), but who cares? The biggest lesson in fitness is to let go of self-consciousness and just move. EVERYONE is lame at the beginning and though it feels so good to be a gold-star student and to keep doing what you’re good at, that kind of self-selection limits you from having a good time doing something new. [Note: Martinez is great and he teaches at the UWS YMCA on Thursday nights as well as at 24 Hour Fitness and 3 Equinox clubs.]
So, who knows, maybe I WILL start to think of myself as a dancer. Why not? And maybe you’ll swing over to the weight section and do some sets with me. The idea of a roped-off area at the gym is something we create in our own minds – in reality, truly, everyone is welcome everywhere, and it’s cool to see beginners taking on a new skill. It’s nothing but positive, and I have a feeling if you asked the mesmerizing girl who killed it in that Zumba! class, center of the room and in front of the mirror, if she welcomed us bumblers in the back she’d say, of course, the more the merrier.
Almost every time I work out with my trainer, a stranger will come up to me and tell me I inspire him or her. More than one person has said that the moves my trainer instructs me do are so fluid they look like a dance. It’s nice to hear this but also kind of funny – I’m just doing my thing, I’m not performing and I’m not aware of being watched. But yeah, I’ve been training for years and at this point I’m working at a pretty high level. I suppose there is extra flow and sparkle when you’ve really mastered something and made it yours. And so, red headed Zumba! girl, I want to move those kind words forward: you inspire me. You’re my Zumba! hero and watching you got me psyched about what’s possible. I may never shake it like you…and then again, maybe I will. Either way, it’s not a competition; it’s about having fun and enjoying your body. The hips don’t lie – we’re built to move. So get off the couch and shake it. You’ll only get better.
And guys – if you particularly love any fitness/dance/yoga class in any city, please please please comment on this post and let us all know. Let’s share the love! xoxo Steph
Hi guys,
Zumba update – just took a class at Equinox with Christopher Vo and he is my new favorite. He teaches at Col Circle Fri. at 7:30 pm, at East 95th Sat. at 12:45 , and 92nd st Wed. at 10 am. Check him out! Great energy, great dancing. I’m becoming a Chris Vo groupie.
YouTube – Zumba Cool Reel, posted with vodpod
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | September 16, 2011
Blisters be gone! Great Gear Award
Hi jocks and jockettes,
Summer is a great time to reconnect with sports you love and I’ve been on a tennis jag lately. It’s been awesome – my forehand has been working and the net is becoming not quite as much a nemesis. Yay! When tennis clicks it feels great! In fact, every inch of me is happy on the court…from the ankles up, that is. Though I’ve tried to shake it off, there is no denying that the friction from tennis’ aggressive lateral, quick start-stop running turned the skin on my feet into chopped liver. OUCH. And in the finest Red Sox tradition (Curt Schilling pitching in 2004, if
True Blood. Too real for ya?
you recall), well, I bled through my socks during a really long match. Really.
As Carly once sang, I haven’t got time for the pain, so the next time I hit the court, I preemptively wrapped up in BandAids, but they soon dislodged and I “Schillinged” all over again. What a mess! Yeesh.
Luckily, there was a solution: Body Glide.
Body Glide is an anti-friction/anti-chaffing balm I learned about when I trained for a marathon. It’s rather an open secret in the running world that friction does a number on your skin. Body Glide is designed to protect your skin when you work out- the combo of sweat, fabric and repeated motion can cause blisters and chaffing – and this is an easy and effective cure.
Body Glide! This cheap stuff (around $5-7 at Super Runners and CVS) is magic. Just goo it!
When I ran long distances, I’d put Body Glide on the inside of my thighs (so they didn’t rub together or against my shorts), on my skin around the armholes of tank tops (swinging my arms back and forth for 15 miles could leave red angry welts) , and also on the areas of my shoulders where bra straps would rub. Marathoner guys put it on their nipples so they don’t get skinned by their shirts (trying not to imagine that one…) and I hear some very overweight people use it on skin folds, say, around their middles so they don’t get rashes.
And so -LIGHTBULB – I slathered it on my feet before I hit the courts last weekend and after 2 hours NOT ONE BLISTER appeared. My feet were as soft and smooth as a baby’s bottom. (Is this entire post TMI?)
None of this was a surprise for my tennis partner that day, my fitness hero/good friend, Ironman triathlete Jeanne Meyer. Body Glide is the go-to-goo for her racing team, Terrier Tri, and she says they practically bathe in the stuff. So learn from my earlier mistake, and smear, baby, smear. Do you have a skin saver we should know about? Do tell… xxoo S PS – CVS sells small versions of Body Glide you can carry in your bag…don’t leave home without!
Posted in Great Gear | Tags: blisters, bloody sock, Body Glide, Curt Schilling, jeanne meyer, tennis, Terrier Tri
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | August 20, 2011
Montauk Surfing Spectacular
I’ve been having a great summer and no small part of that has been surfing in Montauk, Long Island. What can I say – cliches abide: catch a wave and I absolutely feel like I’m sitting on top of the world. But beyond that Leo DiCaprio-esque element, the rest of the ritual is also seriously cool: zipping up the superhero wetsuit, the graceful paddling, the hours bobbing in the ocean, the way the water catches and cradles you when you leap from your board (well, that last one can be wishful thinking.) For some reason, Liev Schreiber and I are on the same surf schedule. We’ve ended up in the third parking lot at Ditch Plains at the same time for three mornings now, and we chit chat about the wave quality as we squint our eyes and look out to sea and pretend we’re not scared as we slather on sunblock (best surfing sunblock is Headhunter– does…not…come…off) and suit up for a session, one rad athlete to another. As I said, cooool.
That mellow (HAPPY) post-surf glow...me and John from CoreysWave.
I am no Kelly Slater. I am rather a newbie, though I have surfed a number of times. I surf, alas, maybe a week a year, so my experience is rather like Groundhog’s Day: instead of moving forward, I learn the same advanced beginner/bottom basement intermediate skills again and again (not complaining! – you need to practice to get better, like most things in life.) I LOVE the surf camp programs I’ve done in Costa Rica – my favorite is Del Mar Surf Camp, run by my friend Maria Del Mar (her real name, by the way!) – and until recently, the warm cookie cutter-perfect waves of Jaco and Mal Pais had been my only experience. It’s easy to feel like a mermaid with a jet pack in those conditions. I didn’t know if I could replicate the experience elsewhere…
Enter Montauk. Even with colder and darker water, it is a DELIGHT. I know the waves can get quite big there, but I have been lucky and found that the waves are small and kind lately, just like I like ’em. Hell, I’m not proud. They are just fine for me…and my buddy Liev 🙂
Part of my happiness out there on the Montauk waves stems from finding great teachers. I stumbled upon Corey’s Wave surf school, and have now surfed with Corey himself and also John Anglulovitch. They combine fabulous instruction with a lot of care and focus. This is important as feeling safe is 90% of the game – if you’re tense and not relaxed not only will you not have much fun but your stance will be stiff instead of fluid. Surfing is about letting go, not tightening up. Breathing. Smiling. Panic – and it does creep up – will only hinder you, so the calm and confident presence of these guys is priceless for me.
There’s a leap between being able to get up on the board and being able to cut and turn and line up with peak of the waves..and this dog, baby, is finally learning some new tricks! Woo hooooo! A guy in the water said to me last week, “I’m just beginning but clearly you’ve done this before,” and I wanted to hug him. I want to shed the training wheels and take off with friends sans instructor by the end of the summer, but I am not there yet. Here’s another lesson from surfing – love where you are. No matter what your level is, it’s a thrill. Words can’t really do it justice…all I can say is jump in.
Work dem abs! Surfing is the ultimate core workout. Okay, will exhale now...
Corey’s Wave lessons are 1 1/2 hours and they provide a surfboard and wetsuit. Prices are $150 for private lessons and $100 per person if two people share. (Expensive, true, but the experience is so unique and special. Nice rationalization, no?) I find sharing is great – one person paddles back out while the other catches a wave in to shore, so there is more than enough action to go around. Corey’s folks matched me with a surfer my level and we had a blast. So if you’re a newbie or someone who has already gotten her toes wet, like me, go for it! And let me know – always looking for surf buddies. xxxoo One more thing: Click here for my pick of the cutest rash guards and surfer shorts. Love love love.
Posted in Adventure Travel, Daytripper, Fitness & Health | Tags: Coreys Wave, Del Mar Surf Camp, Ditch Plains, exercise, fitness, G4 Sports, Headhunter, Liev Schreiber, Maria del Mar, Montauk, surf camp, surfing
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | June 29, 2011
Easy/Amazing Gazpacho Recipe
Colorful, delicious gazpacho! My favorite.
It is summer which means GAZPACHO Time. I made a huge batch on Sunday and have been happily partaking since then – one of the great things about gazpacho is it gets better and better as the flavors settle and mingle.
I played with my recipe, mixing elements of the classic Moosewood Cookbook gazpacho formula I grew up on (thanks, Mama Jo) and some suggestions from Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa. Came out great.
I used a food processor and that made preparation VERY EASY but I am also a chopper (see Stephanie Salad) and I like a bit of crunch in my gazpacho (satisfying!) so to get the texture I like, I sparingly use the PULSE feature on my Cuisinart, and dice veggies but leave a few bits here and there more chunky, instead of setting the blades free to do their thing. If you process your veggies to death, your gazpacho will turn out like V8 juice.
Ingredients:
- 32 oz chilled low sodium V-8 or tomato juice
- 1 red pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 1 green pepper, seeds removed and diced
- 5 plum tomatoes, diced
- 1 unpeeled cucumber with seeds scooped out, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 scallions, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup italian parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- juice of 1 1/2 lemons, or mix of lemons and limes
- 1 TB honey
- 1 dash tabasco
- 1 dash cumin
- sea salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chives (cut with scissors and put on top of each bowlful to serve – adds a great fresh kick)
Prepare all of the vegetables and mix in a big bowl. Add everything else (tomato juice, spices, lemon juice, parsley, etc.) and chill for at least 2 hours before serving (makes a difference.) To serve, top with chives. This low-cal recipe makes 8 servings, and is packed with Vitamins A and C so eat all you want.
Some folks like a dollop of sour cream, corn bread croutons or slices of avocado on top, but I guess I’m a purist – I like my gazpacho straight up. You may be love those additions, though, so experiment! I’d serve this with a warmed up baguette and maybe some cheese and viola, insanely tasty/healthy summer meal. For those of you who like the Stephanie Salad, give this a shot. I think you will loooove it. As always, if you have a favorite healthy recipe, let me know and I’ll spread the good word. xxoo Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | June 27, 2011
Daytripper: Harriman State Park
Hiking in Harriman State Park with buddy Dara Lehon (left)
Here’s an easy-breezy way to find great hikes if you live in the North East (Washington, DC to Maine): join the Appalachian Mountain Club. The AMC offers day hikes, as well as weekend trips and longer treks (including international ones) year round, and they also lead kayaking, mountain biking, rock and ice climbing trips and other outdoor activities (birdwatching, anyone?) The AMC is a non-profit group, and your membership dues ($40/year) go to maintaining trails, education, and lobbying to protect parks.
AMC = my people! Join us! (No, it's not a cult, don't be frightened...)
Last weekend I hiked in the northern section of NY’s Harriman State Park (near Bear Mountain) with AMC folks and it was great. There were about 16 of us and 2 leaders (seasoned AMC volunteers who really knew the trails) and we hiked 12 miles at a brisk pace. “Brisk,” by the way, means “no joke,” – my friend Dara (just back from The Island Experience!!!) and I were impressed and more than once my inner dialogue went something like, “Go go go go, you can keep up, just dig,”…which I did. (Note: hikes are rated on a scale of 1-5 for speed and this was a 4. Elevation and mileage are also noted so you know what you are signing up for. We chose a fast hike but slower and shorter ones were and are offered.) The best part was the hike was stress-free: I could talk with folks or be quiet and mentally drift off and meditate on the boots of the person in front of me, and either way, I knew we were in good hands and I could just enjoy the experience and not worry about maps and compasses and all that. Someone else, metaphorically, was driving. Ahhhhhh.
We met at the Harriman train station right off of rt. 17W (1 hour’s drive/train ride from NYC) and from there caravanned to the trailhead parking lot nearby on Rt. 6. The hike started on the Long Path and crossed the Appalachian Trail before connecting with the RD and 1777 trails, and along the way we passed streams, a few eagles, some wooden lean-to’s for overnight hikers and finally a big gorgeous lake the looked perfect for a dip (a bathing suit is going in my pack, next trip, for sure.) We started at 10:15 and returned to our cars, mellow, happy and accomplished, at 4 pm – long day, great day. And oh yeah, the leaders gave us cookies. (Note to self: Must investigate why everything tastes one billion times better on the trail…)
Mount Washington, "Home of The Worst Weather in the World." Climb it and have bragging rights.
A few summers ago, I hiked a hut to hut circuit in the Presidential range in New Hampshire (Mt. Washington, Mt. Madison, Mt. Pierce) with the AMC and I loved it. The huts provide dinner and lodging (you sleep in your sleeping bag inside a big cabin) and we carried backpacks but no tents. My trip was four days/three nights but you can sign up for different durations. It was a great experience, even with the wacky Mt. Washington weather. Dooooo it. Just bring your smile and your Gore-Tex. The AMC also introduced me to Breakneck Ridge, my all-time favorite NYC dayhike.
See you on the trails! xxoo S
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | April 22, 2011
Day Tripper: Great hike with glorious views near NYC
Trust them boots! Make like a monkey on Breakneck Ridge.
Hey, people! Go outside and take a deep breath. Yup, the smell of flowers is in the air as blossoms explode like popcorn kernels over high heat all across the northeast. My favorite dogwood tree in Central Park is in full force which can only mean one thing: Spring…is…here! (Finally.)
Actually, for me it means two things: Now that the snow is gone, the time is right for my favorite day hike. Breakneck Ridge in Cold Spring is just an hour and change out of New York and it’s a beauty. The first hour of the trail is pure delight – it is a scramble up the rocky face of the ridge, directly overlooking the Hudson River and Storm King Mountain, and unlike most of the trails around here, you really need to use your hands and your feet, jungle gym-monkey style, to get to the top. FUN.
From there, the trails dips into the woods and flows like many other enjoyable hiking paths. The loop I like is about 5 miles total and takes around 4 hours (including stopping to eat a picnic lunch at one of many glorious overlooks.) Easy, breezy, and the trailhead is near Metro North’s Breakneck Ridge stop (1/4 mile away) or if you drive, check out the cute town of Cold Spring just a few miles down the road. (Muy importante: Check the schedule before you head out – the train only stops at this station on weekends and runs infrequently. The timing works perfectly for a hike, just make sure you are synced.)
Last bit of housekeeping: make sure you print out this map, hudsonhighlandsnorthtrailmap-1 or find another one online. You’ll need one to figure out the blazes you should follow to go out and back (again, easy, but you’ll need the info.) And bring your own food and water. There are no stores near this trail.
Bottom line: this is a great way to spend a day, you don’t need to rent a car, you’ll get to show off your sandwich-making skillz and eat a bag of M&M’s with absolutely no guilt (and chocolate tastes better after hiking), and you’ll be out and about in nature. As I see it, there’s no reason not to pack up and go, stat. If you do, let me know! And if you need a hiking buddy, even better. I’m here! What’s your favorite day hike? Sharing is caring. Happy trails, guys – xxoo Steph
Who hikes up must hike down. Deeeelightful day at Breakneck with Zoe and Annalise.
Posted in Daytripper | Tags: Annalise, Breakneck Ridge Trail, Cold Spring, day trips, hiking, Hudson River, Metro-North, Storm King Mountain, Zoe
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | March 30, 2011
The Fountain of Youth, Part 3
See how they run: Woops. Super fit jogging buddies Matthew McConaughey (left), 41, and Lance Armstrong (right), 39, forgot their shirts... and I'm okay with that.
Ah, NPR. I love you, but I don’t think of you as a fitness info source. So yesterday morning, I nearly dropped my fork (I was eating a great/healthy breakfast of scrambled eggs/tomatoes/scallions/hot sauce/a bit of cheddar cheese in warm whole wheat tortillas – mmm hmmmm!) when I heard a riveting Morning Edition story about exercise (in this case, running) and aging. Turns out (da da da!) recent studies show that running is not necessarily bad for your knees as you age. In fact, over time, running can make your knees stronger. The powerful health benefits of exercise is one of my favorite subjects to write about (see Fountain of Youth and Fountain of Youth, Part Two) so this was music to my ears. But, wait…we’re talking about running? I thought that’s one sport I’ll eventually need to drop…really????
Runner/yogi Jennifer Aniston is in her 40's and absolutely in tip top form. Nice work!
YES. NPR sited a few studies and all they all point to the same thing: the commonly held idea that running wears out the cartilage in your knees and brings on osteoarthritis doesn’t hold up. Instead (and I love stuff like this) the pounding of running may stimulate cartilage to repair itself and regenerate, much as weight-bearing exercise encourages bone and muscle growth.
Bottom line: when you hit 40, you will start to lose cartilage naturally and running may slow or reverse that. BAM. Again, and I am becoming a broken record, here’s more proof that if you move your body and exercise, you will be rewarded.
Here’s more great stuff from the NPR story:
-The idea that you have to stop running when you hit 50, 60 or even 70 is not based on fact.
– People who run tend to keep exercising later in life (even if they quit running they will keep moving) and they live longer (and more happily!) than non-joggers.
That said, there are some caveats. Your lifetime knee warranty is revoked if:
– You’re a speed demon (6-7 minute mile.) Run at a moderate pace (8-10) and you’ll be able to run forever. (As a 10 minute miler, sounds good to me!)
– You’re a marathoner. Moderation (40 minutes or so) is much nicer on your joints over time…
– You are more than 20 pounds overweight. If you are, walk first, lose some weight and build muscle, and your running kingdom awaiteth.
– If you have had knee injuries in the past, sorry friend, running forever is not for you. (Other sports, though ARE like swimming, biking, hiking-)
Here’s a link to the whole story: Put Those Shoes On: Running Won’t Kill Your Knees : NPR.
I have been thinking about signing up for the NY Marathon this year – registration is two weeks away -and look! woo hoo! I have a great excuse right here for sitting that pain-fest out. That said, there’s no escaping the 4 mile trot in the park coming my way this weekend. Ah, reminds me – stay tuned for another Tuck Tunes running set list coming soon. If anyone has any great music finds, please please please tell us here. No beat left behind! See you out there… (now and when we’re 70.) xxxooo Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | March 22, 2011
Inspiration: The Biggest Winners
Are you just getting started with exercise? Great! It's never too late to get healthy.
I am working on a beauty feature for Weight Watchers Magazine with real women (magazine speak for “not models”) and the shoot was last week. When we sat down to talk, I ended up getting a little off topic with the ladies because I had my own questions for them. As a group, they were all beaming and positive: they had taken on the tough challenge of serious weight loss – almost all were over 200 pounds originally – and, with a lot of patience and perseverance, had changed their bodies and their lives. These were people who, previously, did not exercise, ate fried food by the bucket, smoked, were depressed and lethargic…and yet all of them turned that ocean liner of self destruction around and sailed on to health and accomplishment. YES!
But HOW did they do it? I understand that smaller portions and healthier food are central, but the other crucial piece is exercise, and exercise has barriers of entry. These women were NOT starting from an athletic place; their muscles were weak, they had no endurance. And there’s a dirty secret about fitness – sadly, cruelly, the beginning of a program sucks. The first days or weeks are going to be, almost by definition, really uncomfortable, both physically and psychologically. Think about when you put on your running shoes after not hitting the pavement all winter. For me, those first three miles in the park after an absence are, uch, BRUTAL, creepy and so wrong. And THAT is the exact moment when it’s so easy to say, “Yeah, thanks…this is not for me,” and just quit. Over and out.
So imagine what that feeling is like if you are obese. You’re probably feeling like your body is not your friend to begin with, and here you are asking it to move in unfamiliar, uncomfortable ways when all the while it is sending you clear signals to STOP. Pushing past all that takes grit, true grit and true strength.
So when I see heavy folks working out, I’ve got to tell you, I’m impressed. I think they are AWESOME. I think they are rock stars. They know have a long journey ahead of them but they are starting out anyway. Change ain’t easy, but change is good. And that’s how the Weight Watchers ladies succeeded – they took the long view and slowly, surely, steadily they pushed on past those queasy early days until working out finally became easier and fun. And that’s universal – fitness IS easier and fun once it becomes a regular part of your life. The barriers disappear and your body starts to WANT to workout (just trust me on this…)
Gyms are a kind of self-selecting social playground, generally filled with people who do what they can to look okay in a pair of Lululemon’s. Breaking into the culture of any gym is intimidating, even for folks who are perky little size-twos (ah, I’m guessing that…) When you first join a gym, it’s like walking into a cocktail party alone and not knowing anybody. And just like in other areas of life, 90% of success is simply showing up. Keep showing up and faces will look familiar, you’ll hear about the great classes and the teachers to avoid, and the guy at the front desk will know your name. In short, show up and your gym becomes your place, too. That’s how Equinox is for me.
And so, if you see someone at the gym who is just starting out, especially someone who is heavy, give ’em the thumbs’ up. Say hi. Watch them – who knows, they may become your inspiration. And if you’re a little shy and that friendly nod feels a little difficult, don’t worry, it only gets easier:) xxoo Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Tuck | March 21, 2011
Puppy love! Live longer and better with a furry friend
Yeah, I’m playing the puppy card. PUPPIES!!!! Snuggley adorableness! Turns out, besides burying your face in their fur, there is another excellent benefit to having a dog: just being around them can significantly improve your health. Studies show having a dog will:
– increase your time exercising per week
-lower your risk for diabetes
-raise your self-esteem
– reduce your need for pain medications
Check out the link below for more amazing stats:
Top 15 Ways a Pet Dog Improves Your Health and Fitness: Shape Magazine.
Stella, my hard-to-photograph little critter, says "Put down the camera. Let's go for a walk!"
Posted in Fitness & Health | Tags: diabetes, dogs and health, exercise, fitness, pets, puppies, Shape magazine, Stella
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