Healthylife® Weigh
Part 5
Incorporate more movement into your daily activities. Take the stairs, park farther away from the building, and get up to stretch every hour. Also, plan at least 30 minutes each day, most days of the week, to engage in moderate-to-intense exercise. Add exercise to your daily schedule.
Decrease Time Wasters
If you feel time is a barrier for you, look at how you spend your time now. Keep a time log for a full day. Block off chunks of time when you sleep and are at work or school. Write down how much time you spend getting ready to go places, preparing food, relaxing, doing household chores, watching TV, or browsing social media.
* Decrease time spent watching TV or browsing social media. Set limits for yourself. Record shows so you can skip through commercials.
* Prepare meals ahead of time. Make more than one meal at once.
* Get help from others, especially with household chores and meal preparation.
It may not be practical to make changes in all areas or plan physical activity every day. Start by taking small steps, such as being active on a weekend day or getting up a little earlier one morning to walk around the neighborhood.
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