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When working from home it is important not to overlook eating healthy and keeping fit! Is it too easy to forget these things when you are at home all day.
The working at home lifestyle is ideal, no more commuting to work, hours of free time to meet friends for lunch, days at the beach and lots of shopping! Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way (at least at the beginning). There is always something to be done to your blog, site or business. You need to keep a routine and part of that is to get some exercise!
Why?
When you work away from home, you have a set routine where you are away from home for 8 hours (or more) a day. You have lunch on your lunch break and dinner when you get home. It is a very structured day! You may then go to the gym, take a bike ride or walk your dog for exercise. You need to make sure that when changing careers to an Internet Marketer or any work from home career, that your fitness and health don't suffer.
For someone that is not used to sitting at the computer all day (and even if you are), it is not the best thing for you! Yes, the computer and internet can be addicting and fun, but you need to know when to stop and do something else. A bit of exercise is perfect, you will come back feeling energized and ready to go.
What should I do?
Everyone is different! I have some friends who are gym junkies! They couldn't imagine a life without the gym 5-6 times per week. I do go to the gym maybe 2 or 3 times a week because I should (but I won't be disappointed if I miss it - which is a bad thing I know!)
We've all heard this before - Find something you enjoy!
I enjoy swimming and I am lucky enough to live a 10 minute walk from the beach, so I like to head down there! Even if I don't go swimming, a nice walk on the soft sand can be a workout in itself! Just remember a health body leads to a healthy mind (and you need that in this business!)
I try to get out of the house at least once per day. If it is nice outside (which it usually is in my adopted home Australia), I try to eat my lunch outside as well to at least get some fresh air. It is great to go outside when you eyes are going buggy and you brain feels ready to explode!
If you start to notice that your health, hygiene or fitness are suffering, ACT NOW! Get up and at least take a walk around the block. Better yet, join a gym so you can have some personal interaction.
When should I exercise?
You need to find the best time for you! Are you a morning person? Do you enjoy exercising when you first wake up? If so, do it then. I personally am not a morning person and it takes me time to wake up. I just like to relax for the first 30 mins I am awake and have a cup of tea and watch the news. A 6:30am exercise session does not fit with me right now as it is the last thing I feel like doing when I wake up. I prefer to go to the gym around 11am. By that time I have woken up and had a good 3-4 hours of work.
I head out for a 30 - 45 minute workout and pick up any groceries or do any errands that may need to be done on the way home. Then I come back home and make lunch which I try to eat outside. I may do some chores that need to be done and then I'm back on the computer around 1pm. This type of schedule may or may not work for you, but it is important you do find something that works and that you enjoy!
The experts say you need at least 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Make sure you schedule it in everyday! Your business will thank you for it!
All the best.
-Bec
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