FITNESS TIPS

TO HELP YOU INCREASE YOUR DAILY STEP COUNT

Fit Tip: Always consult your doctor before starting a new diet or exercise program. Everyone's body is a little different - what works for one person may not work for another. What is universal is the need to move - so get out there and get fit!

Did You Know:
The average American only takes 3,000 to 5,000 steps a day.

Fit Tip:  INCREASE YOUR DAILY STEP COUNT

• Take the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator.

• Park farther away from your destination...but be safe. Always opt for safety over distance.

• Take a stroll to your colleague's desk instead of sending an email.

• Use the restroom farthest from your desk.

• Chores like mowing the lawn and grocery shopping all add steps to your daily count.

• Carry lighter loads to and from the laundry room - helps your back, too!

• Walk in place while washing the dishes.

• Nice day outside? Turn off the TV and take a walk! Visit a park or walk a hiking trail.

• Set up regular routines with your spouse, neighbors, friends, family members, or co-workers to take a short walk before work, at lunch time, and/or after work.
  

Did You Know:

Parking under a lamp light, telling someone when and where you are walking, walking with a buddy, and always being aware of your surroundings are all great tips to be safe on your journey to better health?

Fit Tips:  NUTRITION

• Drink up to 8 glasses of water a day - keeps you hydrated and helps cleanse your system (and your skin).

• Eat at least three meals a day - smaller portioned, more frequent meals during the day can increase your metabolism.  Add fruit to your breakfast and veggies with your lunch.  Make your fourth meal a handful of almonds and a cup of yogurt to tide you over till dinner.

• Variety is the spice of life when it comes to fruits & vegetables - Strive for 5 servings of fruits & veggies...the more color variety on your plate means a well rounded selection of vital nutrients you'll be eating.

• Use smaller plates and bowls with meals - smaller portions means fewer calories.

• Eat slowly. Why rush? Take your time to enjoy the taste of your food...and give yourself a chance to realize when you are truly full. Listen to your stomach and don't rely on seeing a clean plate to stop eating.

• Don't eat past 7:30 PM.  If you do, snack on a small salad or a handful of veggies.  Better yet, drink a glass of water!

Fit Tip:
Encourage your wellness program director to visit www.everybodyfit.com to learn more about participating in the "Get Ten" Wellness Club. This new club has been established to encourage corporate wellness, to increase productivity through boosting company morale, and to significantly lower overall corporate health costs.

Check back often for more "Fit Tips" and "Did You Know"s...