Getting on the path to a healthier life is not as hard as we make it out to be. So many people feel as though they have to revamp their entire life to get in shape.
This couldn't be further from the truth.
The truth is (drum roll please) take baby steps. It's that simple! Why do we insist on making huge lifestyle changes when all it takes is small steps each day. I am a believer in moderation - avoiding excess and being sure to enjoy a variety of foods/activities.
Here are 5 easy steps to a healthier life:
1. Practice the "push away." This is not a weightlifting movement but rather the action we need to take when we have had enough food. "Push Away" from the table when you are done eating. We would all hate to know how many extra calories we consumed because we indulged.
2. Turn off the tube...or plasma...or computer. Typically the TV or computer is the culprit to snacking or just plain laziness. Start limiting your TV and replace that time with a walk, 30 minutes of exercise (see our home workout at http://www.personalpodtraining.com/) or pick up a book and stimulate your mind.
3. Play hide and seek. How many times have you taken your kids or grandkids to the park and enjoyed the park bench rather than the park activity? Next time you want to sit (or not go to the park at all), get up and play tag or hide n' seek! This is my wife Amy's specialty, when they come home from the park that is all our kids can talk about "mommy played tag with us!" She burned calories and made a memory - go for it!
4. Use your palm for non-work stuff. Most of us schedule our day down to the minute but rarely find time to exercise. This next week (and every week thereafter) take out your daytimer and schedule three 30-minute bouts of exercise. Treat that appointment like it's worth money, because it is - exercise adds days to your life and keeps you out of the doctor's office. Find workouts that requires no equipment at http://www.personalpodtraining.com/. The outdoor workout can be done in a hotel room, living room, or backyard!
5. Find the fire exit. When you are going up or down 1-4 floors find the stairs and use them. This will get your heart pumping and your legs working! This simple activity will increase your alertness and also burn calories. If you are going up more than 4 floors get off of the elevator early and climb the remaining flights.
There you have it, 5 easy steps to a healthier life. They are all simple but require planning and discipline. I have found that undisciplined lives lead to weight gain and unhealthy lifestyles, but that is for a different blog. For now turn off the computer and head out for some activity! See you in a few days.
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