Exercise

1. Develop a "move more" mindset: Start each day with the mindset to move more. There are numerous ways you can get more movement into your day like:

sitting less and standing more
taking the stairs instead of the elevator
parking in the back of the parking lot instead of by the entrance
stretching while you watch TV

If you begin each day with a “move more” mindset, you will find
simple ways to immediately begin adding exercise to your day.

2. Commit to regular activity: You do not have to start training for a triathlon or becoming a fitness buff to benefit from adding exercise to your lifestyle.

Keep it simple and commit first to getting regular activity – even if it is as simple as a 15 minute walk after dinner 3 days a week.
Starting small is better than not starting at all.
Regularly scheduled exercise should be more like an appointment that has to be kept, and less like an activity to squeeze in if there’s time.

3. Find your favorite exercise: Find an exercise you like. Forcing yourself to do an activity you don’t like will make it difficult to stay committed.

Exercise does not have to be a formal routine at the gym. It can be as simple as going for a bike ride, playing basketball with friends, or taking the dog for a walk. It should just be something you enjoy doing.
You may have to experiment a little bit before you know. Try different forms of exercise until you find one that energizes you physically and mentally.
A good way to identify what type of exercise is right for you is to figure out if you like to exercise alone, with a partner or in a group setting.

4. Focus on health and strength and not the numbers on a scale: Do not be overwhelmed by the numbers on the scale. Treat yourself with compassion and take pride in your body getting stronger or your new ability to exercise longer.

Focus on the great way your body feels after exercise.
In the long run, exercising to feel a certain way is a more powerful incentive than exercising to look a certain way.
You don’t have to become an athlete overnight to make exercise a part of your lifestyle. It’s actually better if you commit to making small changes in your daily routine. You will be more likely to stick with it. Incorporate exercise into your daily life with these tips.