Living Amazing in 2012 with Goodwill

Be a Healthier You

Posted by Holly Hirsch on Jan 4, 2012 4:13:00 PM

You don't have to break the bank to keep up with your shrinking size. Allow your wardrobe to keep up with the new you, by purchasing new clothing at Goodwill. Have clothing you no longer fit? Donate it to Goodwill; you'll not only feel good about improving your health, but also about the individuals your donations are helping.

Workout in the Office:

60 Second Aerobics

  • Glance at the wall clock and do a minute's worth of jumping jacks.
  • Run in place for 60 seconds. Make sure you get those knees up! (Beginners can march in place to get their heart-rate up).
  • Simulate jump roping for a minute, hopping on alternate feet.
  • While seated, pump both arms over your head for 30 seconds, and rapidly tap your feet on the floor. Repeat throughout the day.
  • Take the stairs - two at a time to get your heart pumping.

Strength Building

  • Do one-legged squats, while waiting for a web page to load.
  • Desk Push-ups: while standing, put your hands on the desk. Walk backward, then do push-ups against the desk. Try to complete 15 reps.
  • For a good shoulder workout, place both hands on your chair arms and slowly lift your body off of the seat, hold for a few seconds - repeat.

Use Every Minute Actively

  • Walk during your lunch break. If you need some motivation, walk around and take photos, whatever gets you moving - 10,000 steps is the ideal number you want to reach per day.
  • Sitting up straight, try touching your shoulder blades together. Hold, then relax. Relieving tension in your back is necessary when at a desk most of the day.
  • Have a gym near your office? Try and go on your lunch break. Or, before or after work if you're short on time during the workday.
  • Instead of emailing your questions or answers to co-workers, walk over to their office.

Calorie-Cutting Tips:

  • Eat breakfast. Skipping breakfast makes you that much hungier throughout the day, causing you to snack more and over eat.
  • Run in place for 60 seconds. Make sure you get those knees up! (Beginners can march in place to get their heart-rate up).
  • Watch serving sizes. Cereal for example, has a serving size of 1 cup, yet most adults pour at least twice that amount without realizing it.
  • We tend to eat the entire portion we put in front of ourselves, in an effort not to waste. So, buy the smaller size. You won't have to worry about wasting what you purchase, but you'll also save yourself calories.
  • Swap Smart: switch foods you tend to eat on a weekly basis for a healthy alternative to save calories. Can't live without that weekly burger? Swap it for a veggie burger and you'll save more than 200 calories (3+ pounds in a year).