I went on an amazingly fun hike yesterday, and I want to take you along with me on a photo tour. 🙂 It’ll be fun, I promise! Plus I did finally manage to get some current full-body pictures of me to share with you, starting with this one:
Hiking is fabulous exercise, not only because it’s FUN but also because you use a much wider range of muscles navigating nature than you do on a typical walk or run.
This hike was at a cool little place called Greeter Falls in Tennessee, and it’s about half hour from where I live. It was a cooler morning, which was perfect, and it’s early enough in the season that the bugs won’t eat you alive – yet. 🙂
I wore my Northside Burke Water Sandals for this hike because they have great grip for navigating trails and rock hopping, but they’re also great water shoes.
(I love these shoes!!)
The trails were fun to navigate with lots of hills and dips, stumps and rocks, twists and turns – with beautiful views in every direction!
See this narrow bluff?
It was so low and so narrow that you had to crawl around that tight corner very (very!) slowly – and carefully lol – to get to the cool little cave-like overhang that faced the river (wayyyy) down below.
Dirty knees, sweat, cool breeze, gorgeous view… Perfect. Wow.
Here’s a video from my viewpoint in this little shelf-in-the-rock:
Yes, it was a bit scary! lol
Next was the hike down to Greeter Falls…
A lot of climbing, tripping (lol), rock hopping, crawdad chasing, laughing, beautiful rocks to explore, amazing sights… and tons of nature to enjoy!
Absolutely gorgeous…
You should never go on such an ambitious hike in the middle of nowhere alone, of course. Meet Joe – my new instagram friend and adventure buddy. 🙂
Many thanks to Joe for snapping a few current pictures of me for you. It took me a couple of days but I finally managed to get them! 🙂 lol…
I’m currently in a size 10, with lots of wiggle room, and feeling lean and happy!
Here are my shoes, by the way. They are Northside Burke Water Sandals, kind of a cross between athletic shoes and sandals, great for creek wading and hiking!
They are my favorite shoes in the Spring and Summer when there’s so much to explore and experience. 🙂
I find hiking, skiing, walking my dane, kayaking, and pretty much anything outdoors to be much more enjoyable for exercise than going to the gym. 😛
Tennessee is full of awesome little spots like this, so I’m planning to get out and explore as often as I can before it gets entirely too hot here. Toning is my biggest goal right now, and I can’t think of a better way to work my muscles than to get out and have FUN!
What’s cool to see & do where you live?? 🙂
Best,
Lynn Terry,
aka @LowCarbTraveler
Brenda says
That place is beautiful! I love nature! You by the way are cute as a button! Thank you for doing what you do. It’s my one thing I forward to everyday.
Lynn Terry says
Thank you so much, Brenda – that totally made my day! π I so enjoy sharing my life and meals here with you all, and love to hear that you enjoy it too!!
Tammy says
Awesome post, photos, and the views!!! You are looking great. Keep up the good work. <3 I need to personally kick of next week with early morning workouts myself! Thanks for sharing, being you, and inspiration. π
Lynn Terry says
Thank you, Tammy! The cooler early hours this time of year are SO nice for outdoor fitness. I enjoy the hot sunshine in the middle of the day too, but Slim overheats easily… and so do I. π lol.
Sandi Paulk says
Looks like you enjoyed the work out and views . whooohoo Lynn !
Lynn Terry says
It was gorgeous, every step of the way! And there’s nothing like feeling your thighs BURN hiking up out of the bottom of a breathtaking waterfall. π
Roberta from VA says
Thank you so much for sharing your life story with us. You are truly an inspiration!
I do have a question, I was running late this morning and I ran thru the drive-thru at Hardee’s to order a low carb breakfast bowl. They told me they did not sell them anymore … ugh! What would you suggest, just buying a saus, egg & cheese biscuit but hold the biscuit? Still new to this!
Oh, and I have set up my fitness pal for tracking! Thanks for the great advice! Wow what an eye opener!
Lynn Terry says
Oh wow, Roberta – no breakfast bowl?! Hmm, I guess I would order a sausage egg & cheese biscuit, with double sausage double egg and no biscuit. And if they won’t do that, just ditch the biscuit! π
Roberta from VA says
Will do! Thanks!
Since I started this journey on April 13th (9 days ago) I have lost 8.6 pounds.
Still learning this whole thing but thanks to you and this blog that you do, I’ve got this!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Lynn Terry says
Wow! Way to go π π That’s amazing progress!
Justine says
That looks fun!! I’m happy you enjoyed yourself and you’re looking great. Keep up the good work Lynn! π
Lynn Terry says
Thank you so much, yes – I enjoyed it immensely!! What a FUN time. I can’t wait to get back out again for more “exercise” lol. I don’t think I have EVER been this inspired, motivated and driven…
Gigi says
Lyn….You look fabulous! what a great way to get exercise and fun. I agree with you. This beats a gym anyday.
I am so happy for you
P.s. Joe is cute too. π
Gigi says
Ps. Love your shoes
Thanks for sharing this. I love reading your blogs every day.
Lynn Terry says
Yes… yes, he is. π haha
I really love my Northside Burke shoes. Those were one of the best buys ever. I used to wear an old pair of Nike’s for hiking and creek wading, but these are SO much better!
And thank you – it really brightens my day to hear that you enjoy my stories and updates!! *cheers*
Lisa says
You are looking great and happy! Thanks for sharing pics. I didn’t know about this place I will have to check it out. Love the shoes too.
Lynn Terry says
Thank you, Lisa! π I had heard of it, but I’d never been myself. I’m going to go back and explore the other two trails. Such a beautiful place!! Are you in Middle Tennessee? If so, let’s do Burgess Falls together one day before it gets too hot!
Lisa says
I’ll have to remind you in the Fall lol I live outside of Nashville. I’d do the Burgess Falls hike with ya then. I need to get more weight off first and it’s already too hot for me. lol It’s been a while since I walked the actual trail.
Lynn Terry says
It IS hot out, I agree lol. Late Fall is a great time to enjoy the falls with all the changing leaves and amazing colors!
Sheri Dresser says
Loved seeing this! You look fabulous, too!! Thanks for sharing a bit of calm in my otherwise crazy hectic day. π
Lynn Terry says
Thank you Sheri! What a FUN day! π