Staying healthy is becoming harder and harder. We used to live in a society where our jobs usually involved physical exertion of some kind, meaning that people were practically exercising all day long. In an agrarian culture, this meant tilling crops, raking stuff (notice how my knowledge of agrarian culture is already starting to wane), and the like. This was hard work. So was working in a factory, laying bricks, digging ditches, and carrying lumber and steel. Nowadays, however, many people spend their 8 to 15(!) hours per day sitting behind a desk, staring at computer screens and moving only to occasionally go to the bathroom. Our diets aren't getting any better, either.
Processed foods, fast-foods, chemical-laden foods -- they have all laid their claim in the American diet. Convenience is king in the fast paced, New York Minute type world that we live in. As a result, it's easier to reach for a Big Mac than it is to make some grilled chicken and vegetables. Let's face it, it takes time to make grilled chicken and vegetables!! The Big Mac? No time at all. So therein lies the problem: How do we make healthy choices when our lifestyles are not conducive to supporting them?
Here are a few tips that can help you work around this conundrum.
Exercise performed in several short sessions, spread throughout the day, can be just as effective in helping you burn calories as one, long workout session. This means that if you can squeeze a few quick sets of push-ups or a brisk walk into a coffee break, go for it.