So it has been a few weeks since I started my diet/ weight
loss journey and I am coming along if painfully slow. Everything is a change of
mindset. As a writer I spend an inordinate amount of time sitting at my desk;
in fact it is common for me to sit here for nearly 8 hours straight with the
only break being ye ol’ potty break.(OK and food. Definitely!)
So this is where I started to change my habits. I set an
alarm on my computer and every 45 minutes – 1 ½ hours (I have it varied) it
goes off and I know I should get up and do something – no matter how small.
I either take a few minutes and do a fairly thorough
stretch, back, hamstrings, arms, etc or I go off and take a short walk or do a
flight of stairs or two before returning to my desk. I have also gotten into
the habit of keeping small hand weights near my desk and at one or two of the
alarms I do several sets of reps of different exercises.
What I have found since I've increased my activity level
is that my energy level has gone up dramatically. That is a fantastic benefit!
And you don’t have to start with a one hour intense cardio workout; just an
increase in activity in the beginning.
This isn’t The Biggest Loser – it is
just the beginning of a healthier lifestyle and a healthier feeling.
No comments:
Post a Comment