-Clean your house, windows, garage, backyard, etc. by sweeping, scrubbing, moping, polishing. All these activities burn calories. -Park your car 10 minutes from work or shopping mall and walk. This will also save you time in searching a parking spot. -Use the stairs instead of lift or escalators in mall, office, station and home where possible. You can lose several kilograms a year if you daily walks up and down 5 flights of stairs a couple of times a day. -Move! If you have a sitting
job, get up every hour and walk around; go outside if possible andmove round the building. -Use the toilet /bathroom farthest from you in office every time. -Get off the bus or train 1 or 2 stops early and walk that last part. -Place your wastebasket on the other side of your room in office. -Do not use remote of TV and DVD/VCR player. -Listen to the TV/radio news while walking in your house in morning, evening or both if possible. -Sit in a rocking chair. Tap your fingers and toes to music. -Don't use the intercom, walk to the person and talk. -Vacuum your house, clean windows, water plants, mow grass, spread your washed clothes on a washing line rather than putting in the drier, and iron your clothes yourselves. This will save money and you remain fit! As a bonus, your partner will be happy that you are doing all work yourself! -Buy your own groceries and pull the shopping cart yourself to your home, if possible. -Play soccer or any game with your family members and/or dog. Even 10 minutes throwing a Frisbee or chasing a dog will burn calories. -Don't look for excuses for not doing any physical activity. -Walk any distance that is within a kilometer. If you walk briskly, it is good for your waistline and heart.
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