That means getting off the couch every day for a little exercise. And I m not necessarily talking about pumping iron six days per week. Do the little things first, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Take the easy to find parking spot at the back of the lot and walk to the mall. Remove the batteries from all those remotes and force yourself to get up to change the channel.
Little things add up.
I am very concerned that we ve become a sedentary culture, one that cherishes the wonders of the Internet and video games more than actually participating in games, going for walks or taking a swim. They learn from us. In my practice, I am seeing more obese teenagers who are neither eating well nor getting enough exercise. The older we get, the more difficult it becomes to keep our weight stable, so exercise becomes especially important. The average person gains one pound per year over the age of 30.