EXERCISE ISN'T ENOUGH...

So I have always thought of myself as a pretty healthy person, especially as of the past 2 years, (cut lots of bad habits out of my life; added some good ones) I work out atleast 4 times a week, take vitamines, and not only do I watch my calories, but the calories that I do eat I make sure are of good wholesome foods that will sustain me and in the long run make me happier and live longer. no twinkie or krispy kreme diets for me. (although its tempting sometimes)

But I was at the Gym a few nights ago, and on the news they were doing a documentary about how the masses are dying younger and younger each years due to unhealthy life styles. my first thought was, THATS NOT GOING TO BE ME! And then the documentary continued. They said that many people who believe they are doing their body good are infact not doing as good as they thought. They said that even tho we eat right, and exercise daily but hold a job in which we sit behind a desk all day, we are still killing our muscles off slowly. Because sitting for eight hours, and then working out for one hour, then going home and vegging in front of the tv for a few hours and then sleeping for 8 hours, we are spending the majority of our lives in a state of which we move very little, so our muscles are not getting the attention that they need. :frown:

They gave tips like, take the stairs instead of the elevator, park farther away from the entrance to work, Instead of sending emails or Instant messages to your co workers, walk down the hall to their door. This will keep your body active, and cause your muscles to have to work longer.


I just thought it was interesting and I know that everyone can use good advice! SO GET OUT AND MOVE!