I'm casually reading along and I come upon a slide show entitled, "25 Simple ways to get more steps in your day". I'll be the first to admit that I could use more steps in my day, so I started the slide show to pick up some tips. I found myself writing rebuttals in my head.
Here goes.
Tip 1: While waiting in the doctor's office, pace around the waiting room until your name is called.
Are you NUTS???? The other people in the waiting room would kill you!
Tip 2: While grocery shopping, take an extra trip around the perimeter of the store.
Heck, I do that already because I've either forgotten my list or missed something on my list.
Tip 3: Use the restroom one floor up or down at your work.
Yep, that will work when I have approximately 1.2 minutes to get that accomplished!
Tip 4: See Tip 3 only with coffee.
I have not mastered the fine art of walking with a cup of coffee. You can track me like a deer in the snow.
Tip 5: Hide the remote so you have to get up to change the channel. Better yet, turn the TV off!
Tv is my guilty pleasure. Heck, it's the only pleasure I can afford anymore!
Tip 6: Park the car a mile from the front door of where ever you are going.
Yep, running like mad for your car in the rain/storm or while being chased by a mugger will help you exercise for sure!
Tip 7: Walk around the block while waiting for your kid or spouse.
That presumes that there are actually "blocks" where you are waiting. Rest stops are not marked out in blocks.
Tip 8: Get off the bus or subway one stop early.
Yep that would work for sure. The nearest bus stop is 4 miles away and the nearest subway is over 200 miles away.
Tip 9: March in place while brushing your teeth.
Sigh. That takes more coordination than I possess.
Tip 10: Walk around your house on your way to the mailbox.
Then you can run from the guys in white coats that will come when the neighbors call to report you.
Tip 11: Walk to the store.
The store is 10 miles from me. I'd have the food eaten before I got it home!
Tip 12: Walk to your coworker rather than emailing or texting.
That way your boss can think you are slacking. Then you can walk to the employment office.
Tip 13: Take an after dinner stroll.
Works wonderfully if you actually live somewhere where you can safely walk after dark!
Tip 14: If you are waiting for an appointment, walk around the block to kill time.
That way, someone else can be called before you.
Tip 15: Take an afternoon brainstorming walk.
This supposes that you can walk and talk at the same time. Some of us can't.
Tip 16: Wander around the room while chatting on the phone.
If really talented, you can walk and dust at the same time!
Tip 17: Walk your kid to school instead of carpooling them.
Added bonus? You can mortify them at the same time!
Tip 18: Make your next meeting a walking one.
The last meeting I attended had over 50 people in it. I'm sure we'd all be able to keep pace.
Tip 19: Go Shopping!
Finally! One I can relate to!
Tip 20: Put an alarm clock beside your computer and set it to go off every hour. Then take a ten minute walk when it goes off.
And, if you get a really annoying alarm, you can drive your co-workers crazy too!
Tip 21: Run errands.
Um, doesn't this already add steps?????
Tip 22: Leave your expensive shoes at home and take a midnight stroll with your lover.
I can think of better things to do with my lover. Just sayin'
Tip 23: Take the stairs rather than the escalator.
For those of us with escalator management problems, this may be wise.
Tip 24: Get your girlfriends together and meet to window shop rather than for lunch.
I think lunch might end up being cheaper!
Tip 25: Always take the scenic route.
And if you are in a comfortable, air conditioned car, it's even better!
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