spent 30-plus minutes gabbing about “Scandal” or the new shoes you bought. Now imagine if you did all this gabbing while walking too. That’s a lot of steps ladies!
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4. Make your life less convenient.
Truth be told, our world has become so technologically advanced that people nowadays can be quite lazy without even realizing it – such as when we can choose to use everyday conveniences like escalators and elevators instead of stairs.
And in this case, what you want to do is make your life less convenient (and thus more active) by doing simple things like parking a little farther away from the store entrance, rather than circling for 10 minutes looking for the perfect spot.
Also, take the stairs, instead of the elevator. And if you use public transportation, get off one stop before your actual destination. By doing simple things like this, you’ll be able to squeeze in 10 to 15 minutes of more leisurely walking – which can easily equate to an extra 2,000+ steps!
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5. Get your loved ones involved.
While you make the personal effort to be more active in your own life, also make sure to get your loved ones in on the fun too!
For example, you can take a family trip to the park for a little b-ball action, instead of plopping down in front of the TV. Or you can plan a mini-golf date with your main squeeze instead of going to the movies. And really, who doesn’t love mini golf?!
Bottom line, you want to make being active a “group effort” because it will help keep you motivated. Plus, it’s also a lot more fun and feels good for the soul when you can get the people you love to also lead healthy and more active lives too.
Dr. Phoenyx Austin, M.D. is a certified Sports Medicine Specialist, bestselling author, and the creator of women’s FitBeauty products for healthy hair and fit body. Find Dr. Phoenyx on her website, YouTube channel, and follow her TeamFitBeauty Instagram page for natural hair and healthy living inspiration.