One of the ways that I am trying to get more aerobic exercise is changing the way I get around work. I am trying to take the stairs more and the elevator less. Our independent living building has four floors in it. Even though I am not in that building a whole lot now that I work mostly in assisted living, when I am there, I am doing my best to take the stairs. Of course, there are times when I have to take the elevator like when I'm delivering packages, but overall, the stairs are the way to go.
It is these little things in my daily life that are going to make the difference. Thankfully, there are offices on each floor that I do need to go to from time to time, so that gives me motivation to take the stairs. And let me tell you, it's not always pretty LOL This is a good measure for me as to my cardio health. I admittedly get winded going up from the ground floor to the third floor. And I have to look at it as a measure of what I need to do as opposed to a measure of what I cannot do. Otherwise, I will talk myself out of it and put my big behind on the elevator!
Now that the weather is warming up and the days are longer, I will be able to get outside for more walks. I loved it when I was doing it last spring and very disappointed in myself when I stopped. Even though there was a medical reason for it at the time, it was still disappointing. Now, I am ready to get back out there and do it. Thank goodness there are no elevators in my neighborhood to tempt me!
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