No matter what you do, you are still doing more than someone who is sitting on the couch watching TV. If you go outside tonight while it's snowing and sweep the sidewalk or clean off the cars, or you carry those decorations up from the cellar, you are burning calories. I have been so busy lately, this morning I felt stiff and I knew I just needed to get up and move. I jumped on the trampoline and did some stretches and it made a big difference in how I finished my day.
This is a season of balance. Trying to balance work, Christmas shopping, dinners or day trips with family or friends, lunch or dinner on the go, can be hard on your body. Making better choices during the daytime, packing better lunches for work and moving a little more on your free time can help. Park in the back of the parking lot when you go to the store or the mall so that you have to walk further to the door. Carry the bags into your house one at a time so that you get the extra benefit of walking back and forth. Buy extra fruit and vegetables for snacking and for sharing with your guests. While you can still put out the cookies and nut roll, it is nice to have choices. Keep yourself hydrated and don't drink diet soda. Keep away from the artificial sweeteners and additives. As I always say, the key to life is balance and you should always enjoy yourself. Life is short, enjoy it!
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