Every Little Bit Helps...

I'll be the first one to admit that both my lifestyle and this blog are light on exercise. I make as many excuses as I can, but more often than not the real reason is general laziness and a lack of time. I've been trying over the last few years to condition myself to move around more.

Various sources have long touted the benefits of daily exercise. But for those lacking in motivation or time, every bit helps. I've made a concerted effort to convince myself that even 5 minutes of solid walking is better than nothing. I tend to be an all-or-nothing sort of person when it comes to getting my body moving. It's much easier for me to commit to hiking 20 miles in one day than to walk for 10 minutes 5 times a week.

This is a shot of me on my way to the plane to Los Angeles. Atlanta has a gargantuan airport with multiple concourses extending out from the main terminal. Most people ride the convenient and speedy shuttles between the concourses, but I try whenever I can to walk the half mile or so to my gate. I've found that it's much more relaxing than cramming yourself into a subway car, and it's great for stretching your legs before a long flight. Did you know there's an excellent gallery of African art between the security checkpoint and concourse A? Bet you didn't...

There are tons of other opportunities to get in a bit of exercise, like parking in the back of the lot and walking to the store or work (also better for your car), taking the stairs, etc. With the difference between a successful week of weight loss and a failed week being small fractions of a pound, this little bit of work can really make a difference.