|
The way in which we go about day to
day life is much different than our ancestors, however even
our parents had a very different lifestyle than ourselves.
No longer are we hunters and gatherers. No longer are we
required even to leave our house, other than for work and
the occasional grocery run.
Many of us have become addicted to the
devices which serve us. Surround sound multi channel
entertainment systems within our own homes mean we do not
have to go out to the movie theatres ever again. Game
stations, and extremely realistic and addictive electronic
games take us to impossible fantasy worlds, and keep us and
our children stationary and entertained for hours and hours
and hours! Our computers have moved from simply electronic
tools to multimedia entertainment devices, where not only do
many of us work, but when we get home, can surf the
internet, email, get information, and all to often spend
endless hours chatting to others on chat websites or web
forums.
Add all of this up and as human beings we don't really
need to do much at all. Our food can be delivered from a
quick phone call, and before you realize it, outside of work
the furthest distance that we walk each day consists of a
number of trips to the refrigerator, bathroom, television,
computer, and game station. A simple act of carrying the
garbage to the curb has become an enormous chore, and if it
wasn't for the bad smell, a lot of us would choose not to
get off of our butts and even do that!
How do we get out of this sedentary lifestyle?
- Limit the time for
yourself, your children at ANY entertainment device
which requires no physical movement.
- Plan simple activities
within your neighborhood which require that you get off
your butt and move i.e.: Walk to the store instead of
drive. Walk around your neighborhood after dinner. Get a
un-powered lawnmower cut the grass!
- Get a hobby which
requires physical movement. I.e.: building something in
the yard. Sports with friends at a given time. Activities
every weekend.
- Join a local
community center group, church group, sports club, car
club, dance club, etc. Give yourself a reason to go out,
and if it has a specific time each day, or week all the
better.
- Be innovative, once you
get going again, you will realize just how much that you
have been missing!
It's up
to you to get moving, and remember you will also be setting
an example for those around you including your children!
GET OFF YOUR BUTT!
|
