So, you’ve got a nice exercise routine established and you eat a healthy diet, but you’re not quite where you want to be. What to do? The answer may be simpler than you think.
A few years ago, my family and I took a trip to France. One thing I noticed (besides the amazing sights) was how trim and lean the people were. I don’t recall seeing any overweight locals. Interestingly, I didn’t see many gyms or even locals out running or doing typical forms of exercise. And their diet? Paleo it is NOT. French bread, pastries, cream, butter, wine. Awesome, right? So, how in the world do they stay thin? One reason is because they move a lot. Walking is a huge part of the French lifestyle. Those people walk everywhere. The French are on to something and we can be, too. What if we simply moved more?
Just move and move some more. Keep those legs active as much as you can. Extreme exercise isn’t the answer. Extreme dieting isn’t the answer. We need to be on our feet and simply moving more than we do. Walk around more. Stand. Forget the elevator and take the stairs. Walk the dog. Park further away from your destination. Do little things throughout your day such as folding laundry or answering email standing up.
Find exercise that makes you happy. Eat a healthy diet that you enjoy. AND MOVE, MOVE, MOVE!