by Tammy on February 16, 2010
A number of readers have sent me emails asking for fitness tips and I thought this would be a perfect article to share again! Enjoy peeps.
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Prior to my downsizing journey, I read a lot of fitness and health magazines. Most of the magazines and books advocated buying more stuff, joining an expensive gym or promoted diets that were not healthy. I walked away from those magazines feeling depressed and overwhelmed.
Discovering the simple living movement helped me reconnect to my body and start taking small steps toward my fitness goals. Unplugging my television and selling my car gave me the time to meet my goals. Within the last few years, I started swimming with a master’s team again, ran a marathon and developed many long lasting friendships.
I can’t offer one solution to fit all; but here are a few simple fitness tips and activities that have helped me get in shape without buying new stuff. [click to continue…]
by Tammy on January 29, 2010
Sitting still is not an easy task. Part of the reason I decided to leave my day job and pursue freelance work was due to the “sitting” factor. Sitting in front of a computer for 8 hours everyday is not healthy or productive.
I’m better off if I work in 2 to 3 hour segments. In between those segments, I love taking walks or practicing yoga. I’m really excited about my freelance work and having the ability to set my own schedule. Time is an invaluable asset and being able to structure your work day accordingly is awesome.
A recent article in Women’s Health Magazine got me thinking about the importance of movement. Why? Here are a few factoids from the article:
Getting your move on is important whether you are working at home or in the office. I’ve tried implementing a number of tips to keep my body moving and my mind happy. I highly recommend doing some of these activities. [click to continue…]
