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Fit Notes from Nancy

Doggone Healthy

Fitness Director

The Oaks at Ojai

nancy@oaksspa.com

I am unashamed in my love for dogs. I am also convinced that the canines in my life have helped to keep me fit for the last 30 years! So, if you’re considering adopting a dog, let me give you 2 good reasons to relent:

A dog will hold you accountable to those daily walks- even on days that I haven’t “felt” like it, I’ve hit the pavement on their behalf. I’ve NEVER been sorry that I went on a walk! Dogs raise our endorphin levels. Their unconditional love and absolute devotion give us a sense of belonging and well being- there’s just something about coming home and seeing 2 wagging tails and 2 lolling tongues, all excited just because I have arrived!

I’ll stop there and say that any pet has a positive effect on most people. Go to your local shelter and just see the beautiful, sweet animals that through no fault of their own ended up without an owner to live for.

Chances are that if you go, some critter will lock eyes with you and the damage will be done. I fully believe that my animals chose ME as much as I chose them! It’s a definite commitment and investment, but for your overall health- physical, mental, and emotional, the positive aspects far outweigh the negative ones, so I believe.

Nancy Byrd Radding- Fitness Director nancy@oaksspa.com

The Oaks at Ojai 122 E. Ojai Ave. Ojai CA 93023 (805)646-5573 www.oaksspa.com