This week's Weight Watcher's tip is "one of the best ways to keep your stress level down is to excercise for at least 30 minutes a day". They suggest going to the gym, take the stairs at work, park in the back of the lot, or take a walk after dinner.
I think this cartoon says it all for most of us. I know it holds true for me. I can find a million other things to do than go to the gym. However, exercising does not have to be a boring chore. The key is finding something that you enjoy doing. In honor of my 80 lb weight loss I purchased a bike. I have to say it again, I
LOVE MY BIKE!!!! I have made a promise to myself that I will not drive to any place close if the weather is good. This weekend we rode our bikes to the store, church and to subway. All to the tune of 12 activity points!
Another thing that I enjoy is gardening. It is also another great way to get activity in. You will be surprise by all of the muscles you use. I usually place my yard waste can a few feet away from me. This means I have to walk back and forth to get to it. It is surprising on how many steps you can add to your day that will add up to miles! This leads me to another thing I enjoy doing...walking. My dog Shogun and I usually go on long walks. A tired dog is a happy dog. I like checking out other people's flower gardens to incorporate how to add curb appeal to my own home.
So there you have it...exercise is only as boring as you make it. What things do you enjoy that will get you moving and kick some stress???
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