Healthy Alternatives

Jenny McCarthy
Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:00:00 -0700
Lifestyle

It doesn't matter how hectic your day gets; it's still important to find a way to work out and be healthy. I know I'm guilty of wanting to stay curled under the covers instead of getting my butt to the gym, but look at it another way: Being healthy doesn't just mean dieting and working out. There are simpler and easier ways to keep on top of it that you may not even realize. Here are a few to try — even on those crazy, on-the-go kind of days:

—Never leave the house without a water bottle. Staying hydrated is the best way to look and feel healthy.

—If you can take the extra 10 minutes to walk somewhere instead of drive, do it! Simple everyday activities such as grocery shopping, cleaning or walking your dog keep your blood pumping.
Updated: Tue Oct 14, 2014

It doesn't matter how hectic your day gets; it's still important to find a way to work out and be healthy. I know I'm guilty of wanting to stay curled under the covers instead of getting my butt to the gym, but look at it another way: Being healthy doesn't just mean dieting and working out. There are simpler and easier ways to keep on top of it that you may not even realize. Here are a few to try — even on those crazy, on-the-go kind of days:

—Never leave the house without a water bottle. Staying hydrated is the best way to look and feel healthy.

—If you can take the extra 10 minutes to walk somewhere instead of drive, do it! Simple everyday activities such as grocery shopping, cleaning or walking your dog keep your blood pumping.

—While you're sitting at work or in a car, flex your muscles. Whether you're doing leg lifts or a full-on bodybuilder pose, every little bit counts.

—Do all of your regular activities at a slightly faster pace and you'll burn calories in half the time.

—On lazy days, pop in a movie — but instead of lying on the couch while you watch it, spread out a yoga mat and do a little Downward-Facing Dog. It's a win-win!

What are some ways in which you make sure you stay healthy even in the midst of a crazy schedule?