9 ways to bust Inactivity !

This post is to all our IT friends... We all are busy with our life right? Hectic work schedules...deadlines....We barely  have time to move from our desks. We are growing daily, so are our tummies too... Yes we are eating a lot daily. But didn't we eat a lot more than that as kids???




 We almost ate double the amount of grandma cookies than what we are eating right now. Then what could be the reason we are developing those pregnant woman stomach?! We are wearing over size tees yet our stomach pops out like a balloon. 

Well... The main villian is : INACTIVITY

What is INACTIVITY?

Let me explain it by taking the daily routine of an IT professional. 

waking up-driving to work-office time-driving back to home-spending time with family-TV/laptop time-sleep

The above cycle repeats day after day...week after weak...year after year...Some however do put an effort to pursue their hobbies in between all these...

Understand that activity and exercise are not same. Activity concerns with what you are doing the 15 HOURS you are awake. 

See the pattern here.... Our work is generally sedentary. Not getting enough physical activity in your daily lifestyle can lead to slow metabolism (i.e body will use less energy throughout the day ).

Now slow metabolism will lead to increased fat gain. Since the energy produced from the food is less, it gets stored in our body as fat. Even if you eat healthy food or eat less amount of food, you will still be a victim of slow metabolism. 


Thus slow metabolism may lead to :

• Fat accumulation and muscle loss
• Insulin resistance i.e. ability to properly use insulin
• Reliance on carbohydrates or glucose for fuel 

So how to escape from such a 'condition' ? 

1)Don't sit for more than 30 minutes. Your fat holding cells will drastically increase. Always take a short walk every half an hour. It has an added benefit of improving the blood circulation. 

2)Use stairs ! I know it is an outdated phrase. I have seen many using stairs instead of the elevator but they climb it leisurely as if taking a stroll in the park. Of course it is better than taking the elevator. But climb the stairs as fast as you can...Compete with the lift baby ! Your heart should beat BOOM BOOM when you reach your floor.

3)If there is a mall near your home you are extremely lucky. Just go to mall and walk. If you think you will spent too much when you go to such places just " forget " your wallet at home. 

4)Get down a few stops before your home when you are using public vehicles. And walk rest of the distance. 

5)Go for a run. Ten minutes everyday at the very least. Get your heart pumping. 

6)Clean your home yourselves. Don't depend on maids. 

7)As the "IDEA" ad says 'walk and talk on phone'.

8)Go for an early morning walk. The freshness will last for the whole day. 

9) Plan active vacations like hiking rather than driving around.  

photo courtesy: gohiking.today 

Along with all that you can try to make small changes in your diet.

• Reduce deep fried foods
• Reduce sugar intake 
• Read the nutrition label before you buy packed food. Trust me, you will be surprised to see the amount of sugar and fat it has.

All these efforts should eventually become daily routines and habits in your life. Remember consistency is the only way to improve your physique. You needn't wait for the perfect moment to start "new" habits. Start now. Now is the right time.

Try to make it your daily routine and let us know how it helped it improve your physique. Feel free to contact me for your doubts and queries. Good Luck ...!