“I sparkle when I practice self-care in my Easy Spirit Limited Edition #MoveForHeart Romy Walking shoes.” – Honey Good.

I’ve always believed that a strong heart starts with a single step. For me, that step happens each morning when I lace up my favorite walking shoes and head out the door. Walking has been my secret to staying healthy—body, mind, and spirit—but I’ve learned that the right shoes make all the difference. Without comfort, support, and a touch of style, those steps feel like a chore. But with the right pair—shoes that cradle your feet and make you feel as fabulous as you look—each step feels like freedom. Could it be that a healthy heart truly begins at our feet? I certainly think so. Let’s take a walk and find out.

Choosing Heart Health Every Morning

My morning routine begins with a walk with my pooch, America. I never leave home without spritzing with my favorite perfume, wearing red lipstick, and donning my #MoveForHeart Romy Walking Shoes.  

I started walking in my early 40s after becoming a young widow. My late husband passed away suddenly from a massive heart attack at just 46. It was the most shocking experience of my life.

Walking for Heart Health and a Broken Heart

We lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, a perfect place to heal after such a tragedy. To relieve anxiety, I began taking long walks each morning and evening to reduce my stress and stay heart-healthy. Since that day, many years ago, I have continued my daily walking routine!  

My daily early morning walk, a discipline, opens the windows of my mind to pursue the day ahead. I guarantee walking will add sparkle to your day. For those of you who walk to maintain heart health, I applaud you. For those of you who don’t, it is never too late to start!

Join me in moving for heart health—lace up a pair of Easy Spirit’s limited edition #MoveForHeart Romy Walking Shoes and take that first step toward a healthier heart.

Today’s Woman over 50 and Heart Health

Today’s woman over 50 continues to be pushed for time and starved for serenity. The good news is that she is at her creative best and probably an empty nester. Her mind is filled to the brim with 50 years of wisdom, and finally, her time has come—to indulge herself in self-care, her goals, and her desires. 

She is filled with positivity and may dream of downsizing, remodeling, moving to a warm climate, traveling with family—or even solo—returning to college, or joining a group of like-minded women. But I wonder: does she add heart health to her list of aspirations? She is not alone. Most women take their health for granted. I am here to inform you that this is a no-no. A woman’s most important priority should be self-care. She must be proactive about her health!

Practice Creates Heart-Healthy Habits

I believe that the key to transformation is starting exactly where you are and committing to the discipline that will take you where you want to be.  Once you get into a walking habit, you will experience pride and fulfillment. I promise it will be worth your effort. 

Walking is the best way to begin a routine of self-care because, without good health, you will not be fit to live out your dreams. For an extra boost and a little joy in your step, try a pair of Easy Spirit’s red walking shoes. They’re comfortable, stylish, and a fun way to spark conversation—all while supporting your heart health. 

And the best part? A portion of the proceeds from Easy Spirit’s Limited Edition Romy Walking Shoe will support Mount Sinai’s Fuster Heart Hospital, directly impacting their work to prevent and treat heart disease in women.

My Go-To Shoes, Every Time

I have many pairs of walking shoes but gravitate towards my red Easy Spirits because my bad feet, with bunions, fit into them like a glove! Plus, their happy red color makes me want to be proactive about the health of my heart. I am genuinely overjoyed when I walk in them, so I wear these walking shoes to pilates, yoga, and strength-building classes. 

Proactive Heart Health is Prevention

As you can see, I take my health seriously and prioritize it every day. I move for heart health because I know from experience that it strikes at the heart of people who do not take good care of themselves. My late young husband smoked, was overweight, and did not practice self-care. My daughters lost their father, and I lost my guy. I know that his death was preventable. 

That is why I am overly cautious about heart health. My children still suffer the preventable loss of their father. 

Many of us think pampering ourselves is selfish. Nothing can be further from the truth. 

 

Love Yourself, Love Your Heart

February is upon us—the month of love. I know you shower love on those around you, but I implore you to give yourself the love you deserve. 

I have had several conversations with people in the medical field about the benefits of walking. They prescribe walking over every other exercise because it:

• Reduces anxiety
• Controls weight
• Helps reduce memory loss
• Fights osteoporosis

And, I am saving the best for last: Walking keeps your little heart’s rhythm pitter-pattering! 

A healthy heart will ultimately bring joy, inspiration, and the ability to accomplish goals gracefully. 

A Healthy Heart Over 50 and Smiling

For the reasons above and the sad experience my daughters and I suffered, I take my long morning walk in my limited edition #MoveForHeart Romy walking shoes. 

Every woman over 50 deserves a little glam in her life! When I step outside my door with my pooch, America, wearing my Easy Spirit red walking shoes, a spritz of my favorite perfume on each wrist, and red lipstick, I have a big smile. As I close the door, I think, “Hello world, here comes a woman over 50 feeling just fine!”   

How do you take care of your heart as a woman over 50? Tell me in the comments!