Move a little every day!
* Do you watch TV? Do crunches, stretch, push-ups (or any form of activity) in front of the TV.
* Walk during your lunch break.
* Walk instead of driving whenever you can.
* Take a family walk after dinner. One thousand steps will greatly aid your digestion.
* Join an exercise group.
* Do yard work.
* Get off the train or bus a stop early and walk.
* Bicycle to the store instead of driving.
* Wash your car by hand.
* Pace the sidelines while watching kids in their athletic events.
* Park further from the store and walk. And one of my personal favorites when you park further from stores is to return the shopping cart to the store after you load your items into your car.
* Ask a friend to exercise with you.
* Exercise indoors if the weather is bad.
* Do you smoke or take coffee breaks? Take a walk instead.
* Dance.
* Explore new physical activities.
* Take stairs instead of the escalator.
* Walk to a coworker’s desk instead of sending an email.
* Reward and acknowledge you efforts!
Pick five of these and do them this coming week. Always remember that no step is too small when it’s a step in the right direction, and getting and staying physical during menopause is a MUST!!!
Until next week stay motivated and may your many menopause moments be minimal!
shelli
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