Do things that you enjoy to reduce weight

Physical activity can be fun! Do things you enjoy, like:

• dancing
• rollerblading
• fast walking
• playing sports
• bicycling
• swimming
• group fitness classes, such as dance or aerobics

If you can, be physically active with a friend or a group. That way, you can cheer each other on, have a good time while being active, and feel safer when you are outdoors. Find a local school track or park where you can walk or run with your friends, or join a recreation center so you can work out or take a fun fitness class together.

Think you do not have time for physical activity? The good news is that you can be active for short periods of time throughout the day and still benefit. When fitting in physical activity, remember that any activity is better than none. So try to move more by making these small changes to your daily routine:

• Get off the bus or subway one stop early and walk the rest of the way (be sure the area is safe).
• Park your car farther away and walk to your destination.
• Walk to each end of the mall when you go shopping.
• Take the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator (make sure the stairs have working lights).
• Put physical activity on your to-do list for the day. For example, plan on exercising right after work, before you can get distracted by dinner or going out.