There are a lot of little things you can do to burn extra calories - or as I like to call it, "bonus time". You may have heard tips such as choose a parking spot that is a good walk from the door of the store you are going to; take the stairs; or when taking a restroom break, walk to the one that is farthest from your desk or where you are working. But how about just getting up out of your chair?
Simply standing can burn 1 1/2 times more calories than sitting. If you think about how that adds up over the course of a week, a month, a year - it's a big deal! There's really no excuse not to do it...it also helps you practice good posture! But don't panic - you don't have to stand all day long! Just work on standing more and sitting less :).
And don't just take my word for it - this is a tip that Jillian Michaels includes in her book "Slim for Life". So whether you are waiting at the doctor's office, making a phone call at work or paying bills, stand up!
I stand during conference calls - when I remember! Great reminder!
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