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  1. Office Spread

    May 6, 2013 by admin

    Part of our Continuing Series on Improving Health for Your Family

    antique-office-equipment_mediumMom has an office job.  And this means that for the majority of any given day, she is sitting.  And as TR Mom ages, the effects of this sedentary job become more noticeable to her.  So she is making a concerted effort to find ways to increase physical activity during the working hours.

    Here are some tips for motion that TR Mom tries to implement throughout the day:

     

    • Always take the stairs.
    • Eat lunch quickly and then get outside.  Even if you just stand by the front entry way of your office building, you are on your feet!
    • Remember to get up at least once every hour.  Get the mail.  Or go to the restroom.  Get some water.  Or re-fill the copier machine’s paper.
    • Correct your posture whenever you notice you’re slouching.  It is incredibly easy to slouch towards your keyboard.  Don’t do it!
    • Keep a supply of healthy munchies in a drawer.  Avoid the break room snack machines.  It is a horribly expensive option and is usually chock full of unhealthy foods/sodas.

     

    And see if you can’t push for changes within your company that could improve everyone’s health.  Walking meetings are a growing trend and a wonderful idea .  Perhaps you can use an exercise ball at your desk rather than the stiff chair that you sit in all day long?     Or you could organize a lunch-time walking club.

    Get moving!


  2. Get Moving Early!

    November 23, 2012 by admin

    Top Reasons to get your family out the door early in the morning:

    >Your kids and you should have tons of energy as your day has just begun.

    >You’ve probably had breakfast, so there will be fewer, “I’m hungry!” complaints.

    >The stores are less crowded, making it easier to find your items.  And it will be simpler to keep your eyes on your kids while allowing them to roam a bit.

    >Stores are fully stocked, so it’s a breeze to cruise quickly through your shopping list.

    >No matter your destination, most staff members have just started their shift.  Workers should be high energy, enthusiastic, and cheerful.

    >Museums are quieter, so you can explain displays to your children and learn more while taking your time to explore.

    >There are fewer people in the way of exhibits.  And there are less folk to act annoyed when your kids are just being kids.

    >You can go on an explore and then get home in time for lunch, which means no expensive lunch out!