Small steps=lifestyle change

Sometimes it's the little things we do in our every day life that are the easiest to change. When trying to achieve a healthier lifestyle, I always recommend making small changes to your every day habits. Over time, they become habit, thus your new lifestyle. Here are a few things you can start with...okay, well, maybe a lot of things!! Just find a couple that works for you:

• Walk to work
• Walk during your lunch break
• Walk instead of drive whenever you can
• Take a family walk after dinner
• Mow the lawn with a push mower
• Walk your dog
• Replace Sunday drive with a Sunday walk
• Get off the bus one stop early and walk.
• Wash the car by hand.
• Run or walk fast when doing errands around the house.
• Pace the sidelines at your kids' athletic games.
• Walk to a co-workers desk instead of phoning or emailing.
• Make time in your day for physical activity.
• Talk a walk break instead of a coffee break.
• Perform gardening or easy to do home repair activities.
• Bring your groceries from the car in the house one bag at a time.
• Play with you kids at least 30 minutes a day.
• Dance to music.
• Walk briskly in the mall.
• Take the long way to the water cooler or break room.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator.
• Drink water before a meal.
• Snack on fruits and vegetables instead of chips and cookies.
• Do crunches, push-up or hand weights while watching TV.
• Keep a comfortable pair of walking shoes in your car or office.
• Stretch before bed to give you more energy in the morning.
• Grill, steam or bake instead of frying.

Okay, I have more, but I think you get the picture.