Are you making an effort to be more active? If yes then this is for you…

I am an advocate for doing what makes you feel good , whether that is putting on a pretty dress, chucking on some lippie, going out for a walk to get some air and stretch your legs or going to the local diner for a burger.

There’s overwhelming evidence that leading an active lifestyle can help to reduce the chances of illnesses in later life, as well as giving you more energy so at 34 (nearly 35) I’m hoping I can make a small difference and trying to be a but more active.

Up until about a week ago the amount of exercise I was doing outside of living every day life was zero and as I’m getting but older I’m starting to feel like my body is struggling more so I have started adding extra walking into my routine just get my body moving a bit more.

The recommended amount of exercise is dependant on the individual, but you’ll be able to feel a difference by just doing more than you are now, again if exercise is something you are trying to do more of then an increase in any activity will make a difference. I think fun activities alone or with the family make exercise more bearable and something to look forward to.

I recently found a beautiful park not too far from where I live that is perfect for me to walk in as it has a lot to look at so I don’t get bored.
If you don’t have the time to schedule vigorous exercise into your day, there are some easy ways to incorporate more movement into your day.

Most of us have smart phones now and carry them with us throughout the day. So monitoring your steps and making it a light hearted competition between friends or family can be a fun way to increase exercise with feeling like it’s being forced on you. I like to keep track of my steps because I personally need to see improvement so I don’t feel like I’m doing all this for nothing.

Getting off the bus a stop or two early to get some extra steps in or even walking instead of taking the bus, especially when the weather is as nice as it is now is also a really good way of adding more movement in without designated exercises. Riding a bike to work or going out for bike rides alone or with the kids or friends can be a really fun way to get moving.

Activities with your children will always be more fun than feeling like a chore so it’s a great way to be more active and if your children love the outdoors then you’re already half way there. I always thought adding exercise into my life would be torturous and feel like I’m forcing myself so I’m trying really hard to make it fun so it’s something that will fit into life neatly and be sustainable.

I am all for being exactly how you want to be and doing as much or as little activity as you want. I go through phases of wanting to be more active and then not wanting to do anything at all. At the moment I’m just trying to move my body more because it feels like it needs it.