Humour: Silly Ways to Be More Active

There are so many ways to be more active, there's really no excuse. Not everyone likes to run or do yoga. Why not try something new? Lose your inhibitions and start acting silly. Think of all the strange folk in your town. For ridiculous things you can do to be active, see my list if you think you are brave!

1. Arm swinging- Be an "arm swinger" and flail your arms wildly when you walk. We have one of these people on our street. She flails her arms up and down and looks just like a monkey. It's hard not to stop and stare!

2. Fidgeting- Act like a child and fidget all day. Bounce your legs and crack your knuckles. Wiggle in your chair until you completely fall out. Jump up and down when you need to go pee!

3. Circling- Act like your pet and be choosy all day. Circle three times before you lay down. Check out each bathroom in your house a couple of times. Finally choose your favorite spot!

4. Add extra weight- Buy one of those sympathy pregnancy bellies. Wear this when you go for a walk. Confuse all your neighbors and only wear it sometimes. Guys can say they've just taken up beer!

5. Re-organize- Keep your dishes in the basement and your clothes in the kitchen. Mix up the order in your house. You will have to go searching for everything you need. Honey, your toothbrush is in the garage!

6. Swimming- You don't need an actual pool to go swimming, just ask any baby or toddler. Fill up the tub to the brim and cannonball in. Do the backstroke with your legs in the air!

7. Dancing- Make it a goal to dance every time you hear music. Start to disco to every song. Dance at the mall, in the car or in the line buying groceries. Try solo moves from "Dancing With the Stars"!

8. Make an Entrance- Pretend you're one of the Hazzard boys and use the window to get in your car. This looks especially funny with high heels and a skirt. It works great for embarrassing your teenager!

9. Use incentives- Wear one of those pet hats you see on TV. The ones with the bones out in front. Think of all the great incentives you could use to get moving. Try dangling chocolate bars or beer!

10. Stop sitting- Use those electric shock things clowns use to shake hands. Attach these to the back of your pants. Every time you sit down a shock jolts you back up. You could also place tacks on your chairs!

I dare anyone to attempt getting active this way. Your family will think you've gone nuts! Tell your friends they're just jealous because you get all the attention. How much fun can you have getting fit?