- hide the remote - get up amd change the tv
- use a spoon to mix, the the electric mixer
- take each load of laundry downstairs seperately
- when cleaning up, do small piles instead of one big one
- chop fresh vegetables instead of buying frozen ones
- use heavy pots and pans when cooking
- complete items on your home to do list
- stand up and march during your tv shows
- don't yell across the room/house, get up and go talk to the person
- stand up when doing your hair/make-up
- walk around while on the phone
- hand-wash dishes
- hand-wash your car
- put items you use frequently in harder to reach areas so you will need to move to get them
- leave your cell phone in one area so you have to get up to get it
- start a compost pile in your yard
- help the kids clean their rooms
- organize a closet
- rake the leaves
- order take out vs delivery
- take a shower instead of a bath
- walk to the mailbox after parking your car not while driving into the driveway
- garden or care for indoor plants
- request the paper be left at the end of the driveway
- give your dog a bath
- listen to books on tape as you walk around
- set the tv timer for one hour and then do something active
- use a mini trampoline during marathons of your favorite tv shows
- decorate more for the holidays
- shovel the drive for your neighbor too
- dance while cooking
- drink lots of water
- hover just above your chair in a squat position for 15 seconds every hour
- drink water from a small glass, not a large bottle
- stand up every time you talk on the phone
- schedule meeting to take place in far off conference rooms
- keep a plant in your office and care for it
- set the computer alarm to go off hourly and stand up from 1-5 minutes each time it does
- eat lunch somewhere other than your desk
- get a standing desk
- get an under desk pedaling machine
- when you need to brainstorm, do it while walking
- dust your office every week
- walk around the block once in the morning and once in the afternoon
- make friends with someone on a different floor and visit them often
- stand while you open and go thru the mail
- wear comfortable shoes so you will walk more
- get rid of your garbage can, use the next closest
- use a vending maching on a different floor and take the stairs
- sit and bounce on a stability ball rather than a chair
- when sitting, draw in your ab muscles and tap your toes
- place your stapler far enough away that you have to get up to use it
- use speakerphone and pace during calls
- if meeting coworkers for drinks, stand at the bar rather than sit at a table
- get a treadmill desk
- ask if you can have a 'talk and walk' meeting with your boss
- when waiting for a flight, put your carry-on in a locker and tour the airport
- skip the people movers at the airport
- stand while waiting for a train
- when stopping for a road trip-break, take a lap around the parking lot
- carpool, when you are not driving fidget as much as possible
- get off the bus two stops sooner than your destination
- book hotel rooms on high floors and use the stairs
- if you only need a few items at the store, skip the cart and carry a basket
- 'waist dance' or tap out a beat on the steering wheel while driving
- bag your own groceries
- do a few biceps curls each time you pick up shopping bags
- visit a store rather than online shopping
- walk to stores in close proximity
- wait outside of the car to pick up the kids
- don't wait in the waiting room for your appointment, take a walk and ask the receptionist to phone you
- take a lap around the store before shopping
- get coffee to go with friends
- pick your own fruits and vegetables
- go for a hike
- have sex
- give your sweetie a massage
- paint your own toenails
- host a party
- plan and go on active dates - think bowling or golfing not, dinner and a movie
- play frisbee
- get the book club to walk while discussing the book
- play fetch with the dog
- build a snowman
- tour a winery
- volunteer to deliver meals or build houses
- go window shopping
- visit a museum or gallery
- go out dancing or take dance lessons
- enroll in a ceramics class
- teach your kids your favorite sport, or vice versa
- shop and try on new clothes
- cut down your own Christmas tree
- go Christmas caroling
- purchase standing-room-only tickets to sporting events
- do away with the chairs at your next party
- go camping
- ski
- wii with the kids
- play backyard games
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