How many of us look back at old photos and remember the days when we were ‘that thin’ or have rummaged thorugh old clothes which we can no longer fasten! Over time many of us gain weight due to all the bad little choices we make whether it be having that extra biscuit or glass of wine. And what a difference they have made. Imagine a build up of good little choices that we could have made such as bothering to use the stairs instead of the escalator, or walking the dog for that extra 5 minutes. Now what a difference they would have made!

All is not lost as we start today; moving more, burning up extra energy, turning down that extra sweet that we don’t need! Here are some ideas and you can do them all for free. No matter how small the task, stay positive and focussed.

• One biscuit won’t hurt, none won’t hurt either!
• Make an unnecessary journey up the stairs at home.
• Volunteer for errands at work that involve getting out of your chair
• Use your lunch hour at work wisely, walk to the shops perhaps.
• Cook a meal, move around your kitchen and burn some calories before you eat the food.
• Wash the car yourself (and save some money)
• Stand up during the add break of your favourite TV show, standing up burns more calories than sitting, maybe stretch a little.
• Embarrassed to go running? Walk around the local park.
• Join in with kids playing in the garden, a couple of minutes of football gets the blood pumping.

You will be able to think of many more yourself. Good luck with your new approach to moving and using energy. Remember these little things, make a great BIG difference.