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Foodfitness - Practical advice on healthy eating and an active lifestyle

	Be active in your daily life





		Start the day with a few minutes of gentle stretches. If you work sitting down, get up whenever you can and walk around. Take the stairs instead of the lift. If you use public transport get off a stop earlier and walk the rest. Walk – or cycle – instead of taking the car for short journeys. Try to go for a walk each day. Each time you take a walk go a bit further or a bit faster.

You don't have to be a sporty type to be an Activater. Going for a walk, doing the housework or carrying the shopping are all effective. Just putting a bit more effort into physical tasks and relying less on labour saving devices is an excellent start.

Walking is one of the easiest ways of being more active. You don't have to buy special clothing or spend hours in the gym. Walking is free and it's something nearly everyone can do. Regular, brisk walking actually lowers the risk of heart disease.

Did you know that inactivity doubles your risk of heart disease?

If you've been more of a Dolittle than an Activater up to now, don't try to do too much all in one go. Take it step by step. Gradually build up your activity levels then keep up the good work - because staying fit means staying active.

Mrs Doolittle could lose 10lbs of fat a year just by taking a 20 minute brisk walk every day.