Fifty years young and fabulous (we couldn’t agree more!), Pack Member Lynne Williams, of Bluffton, SC, loves living near the beach and crushing her miles on the sandy shoreline while taking in the sunrise or sunset. Her walking practice has taught her how walking more is linked to feeling better, so she takes this lesson to heart and is finding herself in much better shape than she imagined, and feeling comfortable and confident in her own skin.
We recently chatted with Lynne to get to know her better, and here’s just some of what we discovered.
How she spends her days…
Though she loves to start out or end her day with a stroll when the weather is at its finest, her day is spent working full time as a physician assistant.
When she’s having one of those days…It’s all about the mindset with Lynne. Positive thoughts and affirmations, upbeat music, or, you guessed it, going for a walk—even if for just 10 minutes—turns her day around.
A woman of many tastes…
Lynne can’t nail down any one favorite food, ‘cause she loves it all. Well, mostly pizza, tacos, Southwest grilled chicken salad, and let’s not forget the ice cream! Yum!
Time to drop the beat…
Lynne’s taste in music is almost as varied as her favorite noshes! You can find her grooving to R&B, gospel, hip hop, and '80s music.
A feeding frenzy…
Her walks on the beach are not only soothing, but sometimes they’re downright fascinating. Lynne recalls watching dolphins and birds feeding in the ocean close to rocks at the beach. We bet that was quite the sight!
How she’s seeking the sunshine…
This month’s theme has been a good motivator to head out for more walks and enjoy a sunny day, but also to look for the joy and gratitude in her day. She’s totally embracing the fact and the metaphor!
Zzzzzzz…
That’s Lynne recharging her batteries with a restorative nap. We’re right there with you, Lynne!
In it for the long haul…
A loyal Pack Member for 21 months, Lynne loves walking to earn her bling each month and just loves the accountability she gets from the Pack. Yeah, we think they’re pretty special, too.
Quite the role model…
Lynne’s mom is a shining example of continuing to thrive, even through life’s challenges. And most importantly, uplifting others along the way. Now we know where Lynne gets her beautiful spirit.
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