10,000 Steps a Day

The suggestion for activity, as measured by a pedometer, in order to maintain health is 10,000 steps daily. When I watched a recent marathon, it was necessary to move between a number of different vantage points. In doing so, I racked up 21,000 steps, so I got to put some in "the bank", though it actually goes to pay old debts. I've had days recently when I only racked up about 1500 steps. It's really important to get that activity in. It helps your heart, reduces your chances of diabetes, helps reduce your chances of some cancers, cuts your chance of hypertension and the kidney damage that often results. I remember years ago thinking the lfe extension people were wackos for preaching the health benefits of extreme thinness, but more and more, science seems to be showing that thinness driven by exercise is really healthy.

The best exercise for weight loss is the "two-handed pushaway". You do it by paying attention to whether you are full. If you are, you take two hands and push your plate away. Of course, if you're not in a restaurant, you likely have to get up and get rid of that plate. This tip will likely help you to avoid major overeating during the holidays.