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Time for Physical Activity
Debbie
Van Horn
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Replace
the word “exercise” with the more neutral words “physical
activity.”
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Make
it your goal to increase your physical activity.
As with any goal, increase your chances of succeeding by
writing it down, saying it our loud, and talking about it with friends
and family.
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Schedule
your physical activity
by writing it down in your day planner and on your calendar.
Honor your schedule. Realize
that taking time for yourself is not selfish.
It is self-caring.
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Plan
activities your enjoy.
Forget the “no pain, no gain” mentality.
The more enjoyable the activity the more likely you will do it.
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Plan
physical activity into your social life.
Join the company softball team, take walks with friends, put on
some lively music and have “sock hops” in the living room with
your children.
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If
you planned 30 minutes of activity but find you only have 10 minutes,
do the activity for 10 minutes. Anything
is better than nothing.
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Wear
attractive, yet comfortable clothing
while you walk, jog, or play. It
will help you to feel positive about the activity and good about
yourself.
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When
life’s demands attempt to pull you away from your commitment to
increasing your physical activity remind yourself that the
best thing you can do for your family and the other people in your
life is to take care of yourself!
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