Being healthy isn't just about the end result or the big picture. It's about every decision we make in life, every day, all day. Doughnut or oatmeal? Happy hour or Spinning class? Hit the sack or watch TV? Making small, smart decisions daily--and building on them--is one of the backbones of the SparkPeople philosophy. Our successful members know that the choices they make everywhere--not just at the drive-thru, the dinner table, and the gym--all have an influence on their overall health and well-being. It isn't just at mealtimes and during workouts when we're faced with healthy decisions. Those decisions don't have to be boring or tedious; quite often, being healthy and improving your life can fun as well. That's what The Fun Project, a site sponsored by Volkswagen is counting on. They say: "This site is dedicated to the thought that something as simple as fun is the easiest way to change people’s behaviour for the better. Be it for yourself, for the environment, or for something entirely different, the only thing that matters is that it’s change for the better." Becky, our head dietitian, sent this video to the entire SparkPeople team over the weekend. We wanted to share it with you: The idea: More people will take the stairs if you make it fun. Do you agree? I am one who always takes the stairs, especially when I travel and might not have much time to work out during my trip. On Sunday, en route from New York to Ohio via Detroit, I skipped the moving sidewalks and sky tram in Detroit and the escalators at La Guardia so I could get my heart pumping a bit. I am fit and healthy, thus capable of climbing stairs; I try to squeeze in fitness throughout my day; and I don't like standing still! I really dislike standing on escalators, moving sidewalks, etc., even if I'm carrying heavy luggage. (I consider hauling luggage to be a bonus workout!) Last week, my friend and I stayed on the sixth floor of a guest house in the East Village. We sprinted the stairs every time we returned to our suite to get in some anaerobic fitness minutes! I wouldn't call that "fun" but boy did it give our legs a workout! Being stationary for no good reason feels like such a waste of time. If you are able to move your legs, why don't you? Standing on an escalator is a serious test of my patience, and I usually smile and politely ask to pass people who are standing--and they usually start walking themselves! I'm sure some of you would argue that people movers allow you to take pause and enjoy a moment of rest. Are you one who takes the stairs, or do you prefer people movers? |
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