1.       Do not rush your meals.

2.       Park further away in parking lots.

3.       Walk in place while watching TV.

4.       Take stairs at work.

5.       If you commute by public transit, exit the bus one stop early and walk.

6.       If you need to communicate with someone at work, walk over to their desk rather than emailing of calling them.

7.       If you have children, get involved with their activities occasionally. For example, play some basketball, baseball or hockey with them, or take them to the pool. It doesn’t feel like exercise when you’re having fun. Even walking in a museum will help you burn calories and get fitter.

8.       If you need to run errands in your neighbourhood, walk instead of taking your car. It’s good for your body and good for the environment.

9.       Shovelling snow, raking leaves, and general house chores burn considerable calories, so try incorporating them into your week.

• Mowing the lawn for half an hour = 150 calories burned.
• Gardening for 30 to 45 minutes = 150 calories burned.
• Raking leaves for a half an hour = 150 calories burned.
• Shovelling snow for only 15 minutes = 150 calories burned.
• Vacuuming for half an hour = 100 calories burned.
• Washing windows for 15 minutes = 50 calories burned.
• Sweeping for 15 minutes = 50 calories burned.

10.       Try doing a few sets of leg lifts or crunches while talking on the phone or watching television. For example, during the ads of your favourite shows, see how many sit-ups you can do.

11.       Do not skip breakfast.

12.       Control your portions and stop eating when you are full.

13.       Try going for a short walk at lunch.

14.       When you have the time in the Office, if you have several pages to print off, print one page at a time. If you pick each one up individually, it will increase your activity and burn calories. Walk fast to the printer and back.

15.       Try to increase your intake of green tea or white tea during your day. They are packed with antioxidants and may aid in the prevention of cancer. They also wake you up in the morning without the after effects of coffee.

16.       Avoid using office vending machines. Pack healthier snacks everyday.

17.       Keep at least one 10-25 pound dumbell by your desk, and use it at least once a day when there is less work to be done.

18.       Don’t forget to keep hydrated with plenty of water.

19.       Make sure you get at least seven to eight hours of sleep every night. It is proven to aid in weight loss and to achieving a healthy metabolic rate.

20.       Stretch at your desk. Your body has an indicator that tells you when it is fatigued. When you feel that, take a moment and stretch. This relieves the strain and stiffness, and re-energizes the body.