Burn Calories through household tasks Watering houseplants burns the same number of calories as stretching and walking. Increasing simple movements like standing, walking, and talking can help you burn an extra 350 calories a day. Blue Zones Project
Burn Calories through household tasks Watering houseplants burns the same number of calories as stretching and walking. Increasing simple movements like standing, walking, and talking can help you burn an extra 350 calories a day. Blue Zones Project
Own a bike Having a bike nudges you to use it. Riding at moderate speed burns about 235 calories per half hour. (Don’t forget to wear a helmet.) Blue Zones Project
Grow you own garden You can burn up to 150 calories gardening 30-45 minutes. As a bonus, this low-intensity exercise provides both stress reducing benefits and fresh herbs and veggies to eat! Blue Zones Project
Create exercise space Make exercise easier by designating space in your home for it. You’re more likely to use this equipment if it’s visible and easily accessible. A study at the University of Florida found that women who exercised at home lost 25 pounds in…
Keep sporting equipment in your yard. Basketballs, baseballs, footballs, golf clubs, roller blades, camping supplies, or running shoes – have at least four in your yard for easy use. Playing catch, for example, for 30 minutes burns over 100 calories.
Take the stress out of weighing in – tip 3 Use the number on the scale to actually help your program work for you. If you’re going to use the scale as a tool, you might as well do it right. Try keeping a journal…
Trey Maben’s Turkey Chili 2#s extra lean turkey 1 onion 1 tbls minced garlic 2 packages chili seasoning (I use McCormack lower sodium) 1 lg can petite diced tomatoes 1 can Hot Rotel 1 small can tomato sauce 2 cans Kidney beans 1 can pinto…
Drinking is often a social behavior as we gather with friends over the holidays. We don’t always have to restrict ourselves of that pleasure if we are just more conscious of what can happen in such situations. Many of our drinking behaviors are influenced and…
See the Live by the 80% Rule by The Blue Zones Project – Eat Wisely How often do you really pay attention to the food you eat? If you’re like most people, you probably eat lunch at your desk, enjoy dinner along with your favorite TV show, and snack…
This one’s obvious but oh-so-true: If you’ve got a set plan for the week, you’re more likely to follow through. Book your classes and appointments for the week—or even better, for the month—to make sure they don’t get squeezed out of your schedule. Sync our…
