I was reading an article the other day and it was talking about some of the answers doctor's get when they ask a patient if they are physically active. The doctor quoted that many mom's say their exercise if running around driving their kids here and there, cooking dinner, going grocery shopping, etc. The doctor's laughed at that because being physically active does not mean staying busy but setting a time in your day to 'work out'. A lot of stay away from that word because it seems overwhelming. What even is working out? What is considered physical activity? Well, the doctor said that at least thirty minutes of fast-paced walking or more a day is the only thing that will show health results. WOW! When are we going to fit that into our already crammed schedule? For me, I have been taking the time to get to the gym for at least 30 minutes everyday and I usually spend about an hour there. The hardest part is getting yourself out and going. For these past two weeks, I have done 30+ minutes of cardio a day, weights, and crunches. I already feel stronger and thinner! It really boosts my self-esteem and gives me energy. But there ARE other options if you are not a gym member or can't stand going to the gym! Try some of these:
-Rollerblading
-Biking (research shows this is a great exercise because it takes more energy to get off the bike than a treadmill or other machine so most people actually spend more time on it)
-Walking/Jogging
-Crunches/Sit ups (all do-able at home)
-Dancing to music
-Stairs (they make step boxes or if you have stairs at home)
This is just a few but working out will not only give you more energy but make you feel better and boost you to eat healthier!
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