Fitness is something that should be enjoyed. You shouldn’t be doing a certain form of activity just because it’s the latest trend in a glamor magazine.

Discovering fun ways that you can add more activity throughout your day is key, especially when you are sitting at a desk most of the day. That’s one reason why I do my quickie office workouts. It gets me out of my chair and get my body moving.

But that’s such a small part of my overall activity. I chase the kids around like crazy. We make up our own games and love playing tag ball in the backyard. We’ve even been playing in the dark lately since daylight savings time ended. This has put a new fun spin on things.

Simple hikes along the trail with the kids, riding our bikes around the block, catching tadpoles in the ditch… there’s so many fun things that you can do to be active.

I love walking, biking, and playing some organized and unorganized sports.

A healthy active lifestyle doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to follow a rigid structured workout plan where you go to the gym for 45 minutes.

Structure can be good, but if it involves doing something that you aren’t enjoying, it can cause more stress and harm than good.

It’s an experience. It’s a journey of self exploration and discovery. When you find the fun in fitness you’re on a path of long term success.

Weight loss should only be a secondary benefit and reason for fitness. Be active for other reasons instead.

I’m really glad that you shared this post with us today Melissa. And your questions that you propose are fantastic. I can’t wait to hear the responses.

You ROCK!

Scott Tousignant