Find New Ways to Be More Active

Finding new ways to be physically active is key to weight loss success. Take a look at how you spend your time and try to find ways to be more active.

Here are some ways that you can replace your sitting time with being more active:

1.) During TV commercial breaks you can walk in place in front of your TV.

2.) When emptying the dishwasher take more trips between the dishwasher and your kitchen cabinet.

3.) Walk up and down the hallways in your home.

Focus on small changes to help you fit more activity into your day. You don't have to exercise for 30 minutes at a time. Being active for 2-5 minutes at a time is still beneficial when you are trying to lose weight. No matter what your schedule there are ways to fit more physical activity into your life.

Simple Ways to Adopt active habits

1. Take the stairs instead of using the elevator.
2. Walk in place during TV commercials instead of sitting while watching TV.
3. Bring your lunch to work instead of driving to a restaurant or walk to the restaurant instead of driving. Make time for a 10-minute walk on your lunch break.
4. Wash your own car instead of using the automatic car wash.
5. Park your car further from the store entrance.
6. Get out of your car and walk into the cleaners or drugstore instead of using the drive-thru.
7. Do your own yard work instead of hiring a yard service.

A healthy alternative is available in almost every situation. The key to success is to look for ways to choose a more active alternative. Short bouts of brisk walking or other moderate activities, will help you achieve and maintain your goals for physical activity and weight loss.

If you consistently select the more active choice for many daily tasks, this can easily amount to a weight loss of a pound of body fat per month.

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