Easy Fitness & Exercise Tips

Way too many folks even though they may head to a gym, forget the easy steps to fitness....below are a few tips to help burn a few more calories every day.

Climb those steps!! Bring comfortable shoes to wear and walk up to your office rather than take the elevator. It not only burns calories, but does wonders for your legs and butt!

Do not ride around looking for the close parking spot.....find a safe and well lit area and walk to the store.

Carry your groceries, especially if you have only a couple of bags. Lift them up and down as you walk to your car....works the arms, especially the biceps, as well as increasing your calorie burn!

At the airport....walk, do not use the people mover or cart!!! For those who spend hours on a plane, walking will help get that blood flow moving as well as help with jet lag! And remember, water, water, water.

Healthly Traveling Tips from Pat

Eating on the road whether on a plane or in your car can sometimes be a challenge. Nibbling to keep awake on a long drive can lead to the comfort foods. You're tired, but don't want to spend a lot of time in a restaurant so you grab a couple of bags of chips, sodas, dougnuts at a convenience store and hit the road again. Already you've not only sabotaged your diet, but your blood sugar is going to have those mountains and valleys.

Before driving off on that vacation or business trip, pack your own snacks. Nuts, (walnuts, peanuts, almonds) dried cranberries, blueberries, mango, apples make great snacks. They will keep that blood sugar level even which will keep you energized. Drink water! You may make more pit stops, but even that will keep you energized with a quick walk. Take a few minutes at a scenic rest stop along the way. Get out of the car and stretch, shake up your body, get the energy flowing once more. You won't be as stiff when you arrive at your destination and you'll be more alert.

Airports now offer travelers more food choices. Grab a yogurt or a smoothie for a quick snack. Pick a salad, a bag of nuts or trail mix and avoid those high calorie, sugary doughnuts, pretzels, cookies, ice cream bars or sundaes. Most airlines now sell snack packs on board and they, too, can be a healthy choice if you read and compare labels. The inflight magazine lists the ingredients so you know exactly which is your best choice. And, drink water not alcohol!

Making airline connections? Walk, take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator. I check my bag, yes, it costs me money, but I feel great and refreshed after taking the stairs and walking to the next gate or terminal. And it burns calories!