January 3 - Get Movin'

Whether you goal is weight loss, healthier lifestyle, reverse aging, or just overall good health, one key ingredient is movement. Get your body moving. Working out, sports, dancing, or just good ole fashioned walking.....doesn't matter just get movin'.

Getting your body moving can be the perfect medicine for what is ailing you. If you are tired and feeling fatigued moving your body a little extra can help. It may sound counter productive to try to move more when you feel tired but in fact movement may be just what your body is begging for. Endorphins and adrenaline levels rise with movement and can make you feel energized.

If you are suffering from colds and other common illnesses sometimes what you need is a good sweat!! Sweating is a great detox and a fantastic way to rid the body of the toxins that build up when suffering from common colds.

Here are some good tips to add more movement to your day

• Park further away from buildings in parking lots.
  
• Get a pedometer and try to add an extra 2000 steps to your day. The ultimate goal would be 10,000 steps in a day - that is close to 5 miles
  
• Take your child to the park
• Try a new fitness class
• Take a walk at lunch time
• Take the stairs instead of an elevator

Make a commitment to adding 30 minutes of extra movement to your day at least five days a week. Journal your activities.