We’re about six weeks into 2008, so, if you’re like the bulk of the people who made New Year’s resolutions, you’re back to those old habits you desperately wanted to discard.
One of the most popular resolutions every year is to lose weight. By now, those dastardly tempting sweet treats have weaseled their way back into your daily menu. The steamed veggies have been bumped off your plate by the fast food burger snagged on the way home from work. The smaller healthier servings have been replaced by a heaping helping of macaroni and cheese. That promise to yourself to go to the gym three times a week has now dwindled down to driving to the facility and waving as you roll on by.
Just because you don’t do 2,000 crunches a day to create those iron-hard six-pack abs or jog a mini-marathon every morning before work doesn’t mean you can’t work a little more fitness into your daily routine. It’s just a matter of taking a few extra minutes and a few extra steps when given the opportunity.The couch potato lifestyle may be beckoning and comfortable, but there are ways to increase your activity level. Yes, it’s easier to use the phone, the elevator or e-mail, but it really doesn’t take that long to be productive and more active.
Pick up a pedometer; they can be found for relatively little dough at many retail stores. Attach it to yourself and check out just how many steps you take in a day. Push yourself to add to your total every week. You’ll feel better about yourself and you’ll feel better in general.
