Habit formation is the process by which a behavior, through regular repetition, becomes habitual. Every habit has three components: (1) A Trigger for an automatic behavior to start. (2) A Routine, the behavior itself. 3) A Reward how our, brain learns to remember this pattern for the future.

The worse habit many have as we age is being sedentary.  Sedentary is defined as a period of inactivity for more than two hours at a time. According to a study by the Harvard School of Public Health older adults spend nearly two-thirds of their awake time—nearly ten hours—sitting.

7 Steps to a new HABIT: Just Move!

1. • Make a decision. Decide that you’re going to begin acting in a specific way 100 percent of the time.  I will increase my movement through the day.”

• • Never allow an exception. Set an alarm is necessary to move for 10-15 minutes.

• • Gather support from others, call a friend or neighbor to join in a neighborhood walk.

• • Visualize yourself, being able to increase a little every day.

• • Create an affirmation. “I am no longer sedentary”.

• • Resolve to persist, just DO even if, just ‘cuz!
  • Reward yourself, treat yourself .

 Do a “life check “ TODAY and get a MOVING HABIT, stick with it to reap the rewards of a healthier you.