M310 wrote: »

I am working on getting up every 30 minutes. I have medical issues which limit my exercise and activity options, but I am excited because this is something I can do. It has given me such hope the last few days to learn that it isn't only intense activity that can provide benefit. I love being able to focus on the positive of what is doable and appreciate the support of a group goal.

@M310, thank you for posting this! This is a major reason Auna and I launched Sit Less Boot Camp. There's a widespread misconception that only moderate to intense exercise "counts". And it's simply not true. Sitting is now recognized as an independent risk factor for many diseases...we can't simply exercise and then sit the rest of the day. Certainly, the best approach is regular exercise coupled with sitting less and moving more. Both are important to good health. But as you point out, not everyone can exercise. You can make real strides in improving your health by becoming more "lightly active".

I am really glad you are joining us for Boot Camp this month.

themedalist wrote: »

Really small movements can have a big impact on the risks of sitting disease. Are you a fidgeter? If so, Keep it up!

http://qz.com/509081/fidgeting-at-work-may-actually-be-great-for-your-health/

http://medicine.missouri.edu/news/20160804-fidgeting-prevents-arterial-dysfunction.php

I'm a fidgeter...instead of trying to suppress it, I'll encourage it!.

Also, I completed the form.

signed up for bronze - 5 minutes walking for each cup of tea

Form completed!

I'm late to the party but rearing to go!

Welcome, @rbelfiore0262 and others who have recently joined Sit Less Boot Camp. I'd recommend reviewing our first 3 daily challenges as they help establish a good foundation for the rest of the month. These links are:

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10463649/10-01-saturday-day-1-slbc
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10464015/10-02-sunday-day-2-slbc

and

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10464319/10-03-monday-day-3-slbc

(which is this page!)

Sorry for the multiple postings. I kept getting error messages from MFP and didn't think it had posted. Is there no way to delete posts?

Hi! I'm new here and am not sure how this works. I couldn't fill out the form it wouldn't come up on my IPhone. I bookmarked this page and any help is appreciated!



Mary