Healthy Tips to be active:
- Take an after-dinner walk
- Walk during your breaks and at lunch
- If possible, schedule a "walking" work meeting
- Park in the farthest spot from the grocery store or mall (it is easier parking as well.)
- Avoid valet parking (saves money too)
- Take the stairs instead of elevators or escalators
- Walk while your kids' practice or warm-up at their sporting events instead of sitting in your comfy chair (this one I know from experience).
- Walk to drop off/pick up kids from school.
- Take public transportation; walk around the terminal when waiting for the train/bus/light rail.
- Walk the dog. Have you heard our pets are getting fatter too?
- Avoid the drive-thru. If you must eat at a fast-food establishment, park at the farthest spot and walk in. And, of course, choose a healthier food option!
- Walk to visit friends or neighbors.
- Like to golf? Walk instead of renting the cart.
- Read/watch TV on a treadmill (or stationary bike).
Any other ideas you can think of?