Healthy Lifestyle

The second step, would be incorporating exercise into your daily routine. While this may seem like a simple step it can also be quite tedious. However, it is not that hard to get into if you start by walking instead of taking the bus if you aren’t going too far. Taking the steps instead of the elevator is another great way to add some exercise to your day. By doing this you can burn some of the calories you consume throughout the day and remain active even if  your job requires you to sit for most of the day.

Move More - Take every opportunity to expend more energy. Don’t drive if you can walk, don’t walk if you can run. See activity as an opportunity rather than an inconvenience. General moving burns a big 70% of your daily calories so try to Eat Less and Move More.

Most of this family’s time is spent in front of television. Stay home mother does not cook in the house much, she orders the food from outside and she has hired a house made, who cooks and clean for the family. The mother stays indoors all day watching television and when the father returns from work he sits in front of the television as well. This family does not exercise nor does any kind of physical activity at home. This bad habit has been acquired by the children, who also suffer from lack of physical activity. Both children spend most of their time playing video games on the television or going on a texting marathons in their cell phones, all while sitting at one place.

You constantly need to challenge your body so you can increase its intensity. In case you are suffering from any body ailment, you can seek advice from your doctor. Consult your doctor not only before doing walking, you need to consult before doing any kind of exercise.

Sudden realization has proven the benefits of reducing sedentary behavior; health improvement is a priority as a goal, shifting from pre-contemplation to contemplation. Once enter the contemplation stage, people will try to engage and stay in their behavioral change for at least six months. Even thought my behavioral change has only started in the past 3 weeks I’m confident that I will be able to complete six months. The contemplation stage was achieved when I decided to begin my journey to reduce my sedentary behavior. After initiating the contemplation stage I initiated the preparation stage, in which my schedule was developed and routines were created.

Unfortunately over the past couple of years you have develop a few unhealthy habits that are slowly taking a toll on your body. Fortunately, you are at a pivotal time in your life where changes must be made. For example, living a more active life style that can yield countless benefits for you and your family. Your current sedentary life style could lead to cardiovascular disease later in life. Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S (National Center for Vital Statistics, 2013). Based on this statistic it is important that you start making changes. There are numerous benefits in living healthy active life styles as we get older. Exercise can help you maintain mobility in your body by reducing inflammation in your joints Furthermore the physical benefits in of exercise are

• If you are overweight or obese, you may be instructed to lose at least 5‒7 % of your body weight.

One reason you might want to stay active is to keep a healthy lifestyle. Going back to the topic of common diseases, staying active is a good way to prevent, for example, diabetes or heart problems, and will keep you feeling great the whole day, and help you live longer. Once, during christmas break, I noticed how bored and sad I was feeling, I decided to walk around my neighborhood every morning and it helped tremendously. It is scientifically

You need to understand that activity will probably improve your energy level significantly and always keep the movement slow so you don't get too tired

Get some physical activity every day. Ask your health care provider what physical activities are safe for you.

Stay physically active. It is recommended that you get at least 30 minutes of activity every day.

Getting up, getting out, and being active are some of the best things someone can do to increase their level of fitness. Even when I do not feel like going out for a run, I can still motivate myself to at least go for a walk. By doing so, my body has become accustomed to daily activity. I have learned that no matter what the intensity level may be, being physically active is one the best things you can do for your body. Another way walking has improved my lifestyle is through my daily planning and time management skills. Before walking I would sleep in during the summer, often wasting hours of my day doing nothing. Now, I get up early and go for a walk or run. Once I return home, I am too energized to go back to sleep or to be lazy all day, I accomplish many more tasks and I make plans with friends. It is a nice feeling to know that you have had a productive day. Furthermore, as I mentioned in my last journal, walking is a great social activity. It is easy to get groups of friends and family to go out on walks. I have had great conversations during these outings and am I always pleased with the time I got to spend with my walking

Before I began my 'Grow Younger' program, every time I got the urge to exercise, I'd lie down until it went away. Now I exercise every day and it's fun!

First, Exercise is the way to go for most Adults in America. When you hear the word obesity you run to the gym of some sort just to try and lose the weight. In some cases it will not work. If you are thinking about exercising, try running at a nearby park with a partner to help you reach your goal. There are about 1,000 videos for exercising just to help you lose weight. Spending tons of money on Weight Watchers and other weight problems program that sometimes are not even that helpful. Even Though,

Finding a partner or coworker to walk with will help to stay on track and make the walk more exciting. At work, always take the stairs when available instead of an elevator. When parking at the grocery store, work, etc., try parking a little farther away in order to get those extra steps in for the day. When needing to talk to a coworker or ask a question, personally walk to their office instead of emailing or texting, as this will get in extra steps, brighten the day to see other coworkers, and provide quicker answers (9 Easy Ways to Sneak in Exercise).