You may recall I'm part of a Blogger Fitness Challenge with Omron.
I've been wearing the Omron HJ-112N Pocket Pedometer
I've really been amazed at how much (or little) I walked in an average day. Tracking my steps makes me much more conscious of walking more and moving more in my day to day activities.
I've even been pretty consistent in reaching the recommended 10,000 steps daily! It's interesting what you can do when you concentrate on it!
My good friend, Bob Greene, answered a couple of questions for me about getting more activity in during the day.
For real, THE Bob Greene, and he was TALKING TO ME!
He gave me some suggestions for being more active when I spend a lot of the day at work or at kids' activities.
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The giveaway:
Prize: Omron Blogger Gift Pack valued at $150, which includes a digital pedometer, a heart rate monitor, an iTunes gift card, an Amazon.com gift card and a copy of Bob Greene’s book, 20 Years Younger.
1. (Required): Tell us (leave a comment below) your best tip for staying active, even on the busiest of days.
2. For an extra entry: Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter (I'm @busymom)
Be sure to leave a separate comment telling me you've done so.
3. One (1) winner will be picked randomly via Random.org from the comments.
4. Contest is open to all U.S. and Canada residents 18 years or older
5. Winner has 48 hours to get back to me, otherwise another winner will be drawn.
6. Hurry! Ends March 19, 2012 at 10 pm CST.
Be sure to follow @OmronFitness on Twitter and like Omron Fitness on Facebook, they have a great sweepstakes going on.
Disclosure: I’m being compensated to write this post by Bookieboo LLC in a blogger campaign with Omron Fitness.
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Comments (119)
what seems to work for me is to schedule an exact time that i am going to being my work out because it forces you to get up, leave what you're doing if possible and just get it over with.
Posted by Amanda Sakovitz | March 12, 2012 10:24 PM
Posted on March 12, 2012 22:24
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Posted by Amanda Sakovitz | March 12, 2012 10:26 PM
Posted on March 12, 2012 22:26
I make sure to schedule everything around my set workout class or sometimes break up the time into two different times
Posted by Rosanne | March 13, 2012 12:12 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 00:12
My calendar lists all classes at the gym, plus scheduled time for my daily run. If I don't want to do it, I just remind myself that my trainer wil 'beat me half to death" the next time I see her if I skip it.
Posted by Elizabeth Ray | March 13, 2012 12:29 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 00:29
On weekends when running errands, I try to park as far away from the door as I can to force myself to walk just a bit more than normal. At home during the week, I turn up the tunes and shake a bit of booty when I'm cleaning. It makes the time go by a bit faster and makes cleaning a bit more fun.
Posted by Michelle H. | March 13, 2012 1:47 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 01:47
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Posted by Michelle H. | March 13, 2012 1:49 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 01:49
I get up early and walk every morning before the busy day starts.
Posted by Cynthia C | March 13, 2012 5:52 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 05:52
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Posted by Cynthia C | March 13, 2012 5:55 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 05:55
you can find time anytime anywhere to do something active.
Posted by Adrienne gordon | March 13, 2012 5:59 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 05:59
You have to make being active a priority. I cannot be something that is a second thought.
Posted by Tari Lawson | March 13, 2012 6:25 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 06:25
I try to either be active during lunchtime, get up early after work. Even if it's just going for a walk around the neighborhood.
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Posted by Margaret Smith | March 13, 2012 6:35 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 06:35
My best tip is that even on your busiest days, you can still march in place for 15 minutes and burn at least 100 calories! If I haven't had time to workout, I do this in the event while watching tv!
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Posted by Kristen m | March 13, 2012 8:25 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 08:25
Don't watch TV
Posted by Carol Bryant | March 13, 2012 9:46 AM
Posted on March 13, 2012 09:46
Walk when you can and drink lots of water~
Posted by Katherine | March 13, 2012 1:28 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 13:28
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Posted by Katherine | March 13, 2012 1:31 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 13:31
I make sure to stretch during the day if I can't get real exercise.
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Posted by Susan Chester | March 13, 2012 3:34 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 15:34
Any small ache or pain that reminds me I need to do SOME exercise daily.
Posted by Angela J | March 13, 2012 3:50 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 15:50
I always find time to walk every day.
Posted by Rebecca Graham | March 13, 2012 4:10 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 16:10
Do it first thing in the morning, no excuses.
Posted by ky2here | March 13, 2012 6:50 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 18:50
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Posted by ky2here | March 13, 2012 6:52 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 18:52
I make sure that no matter what I get push away from my desk and get off my butt every half hour. I found myself working for hours and making little breaks is best for me.
Posted by Kirsten | March 13, 2012 6:53 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 18:53
My dog makes sure i exercise he wants his daily walk
Posted by Leona P | March 13, 2012 7:18 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 19:18
When the weather is bad, I do "office laps." I get up from my desk and walk around our floor a few times.
Posted by Mary C | March 13, 2012 8:55 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 20:55
I make it a priority to get some in activity every day. I exercise first thing in the morning.
Posted by Eugenie | March 13, 2012 10:18 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 22:18
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Posted by Eugenie | March 13, 2012 10:21 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 22:21
I work out with a friend so we keep each other on track.
Posted by Howell | March 13, 2012 11:16 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 23:16
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Posted by Howell | March 13, 2012 11:17 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 23:17
Replace your desk chair with an exercise ball.
Posted by Serena Powell | March 13, 2012 11:30 PM
Posted on March 13, 2012 23:30
I take the stairs doing the day
Posted by Erica Best | March 14, 2012 12:05 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 00:05
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Posted by Erica Best | March 14, 2012 12:06 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 00:06
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Posted by Katherine | March 14, 2012 4:31 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 04:31
Park farther away from the store and do 50 crunches every 3 hours.
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Posted by Sara B. | March 14, 2012 9:04 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 09:04
My tip is to work in some extra walking, even if it's just a few minutes at a time- it adds up.
Posted by Kelly D | March 14, 2012 11:43 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 11:43
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Posted by Kelly D | March 14, 2012 11:45 AM
Posted on March 14, 2012 11:45
my best tip is to not just sit always make sure I get up and go. if I am on the computer do it for 10 minutes at a time then get up and move
Posted by Heather G | March 14, 2012 5:54 PM
Posted on March 14, 2012 17:54
My tip is to find ways to work it into your everyday life if your day is busy. Park further away, use your work break to take a few flights of stairs up and down, etc. And set your alarm 20 minutes earlier. Even if you can only get 20 minutes in, it's better than nothing.
Posted by Christina | March 14, 2012 8:07 PM
Posted on March 14, 2012 20:07
I walk everyday. If I can't leave the house I use the treadmill.
Posted by Joy F | March 14, 2012 8:47 PM
Posted on March 14, 2012 20:47
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Posted by Katherine | March 15, 2012 7:22 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 07:22
I find the time to get some exercise in daily, even if it's walking around the mall while shopping.
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Posted by Kathleen | March 15, 2012 7:55 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 07:55
Have kids. That will keep you active :)
Posted by Jessica H | March 15, 2012 8:14 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 08:14
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Posted by Jessica H | March 15, 2012 8:16 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 08:16
My best tip would be to stay active doing SOMETHING! It could be working out or walking/jogging.. Even if you only have 10 minutes .. or cleaning the house! Any activity counts! Movement burns calories!
Posted by cammi hevener | March 15, 2012 9:13 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 09:13
my best tip is snacking throughout the day and taking a walk on your lunch break
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Posted by sarah davis | March 15, 2012 9:22 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 09:22
walking the dog!
Posted by amandasue | March 15, 2012 10:05 AM
Posted on March 15, 2012 10:05
Even if you're pressed for time, find ways to sneak in exercise, like parking further away so you can walk more.
Posted by Mami2jcn | March 15, 2012 6:50 PM
Posted on March 15, 2012 18:50
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Posted by Mami2jcn | March 15, 2012 6:53 PM
Posted on March 15, 2012 18:53
I stay active by walking with my dog. I have to do it every day and can't skip it so it really helps me to be in shape.
Posted by Elena | March 15, 2012 7:56 PM
Posted on March 15, 2012 19:56
best tip is doing SOME kind of cardio every day, even if it's 10 minutes!
Posted by Jessica F | March 15, 2012 11:35 PM
Posted on March 15, 2012 23:35
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Posted by Jessica F | March 15, 2012 11:37 PM
Posted on March 15, 2012 23:37
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Posted by Katherine | March 16, 2012 7:12 AM
Posted on March 16, 2012 07:12
take a walk, with the dog!
Posted by courtney b | March 16, 2012 8:13 AM
Posted on March 16, 2012 08:13
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Posted by courtney b | March 16, 2012 8:14 AM
Posted on March 16, 2012 08:14
take the staris
Posted by Kyl Neusch | March 16, 2012 11:08 AM
Posted on March 16, 2012 11:08
Tell myself that I only have to do 15 minutes a day. Once I get started I usually do more.
Posted by Pat | March 16, 2012 5:02 PM
Posted on March 16, 2012 17:02
I go on long walks during the day to places around town that I dont go to often. It allows me a long time to think and I get to discovers places around town that I've never been to before.
Posted by Carrie Boullion | March 16, 2012 7:54 PM
Posted on March 16, 2012 19:54
walk whenever possible
Posted by Christine | March 16, 2012 8:27 PM
Posted on March 16, 2012 20:27
I try to do some sort of physical activity for at least 15 minutes a day
Posted by Carolyn G | March 16, 2012 10:49 PM
Posted on March 16, 2012 22:49
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Posted by Katherine | March 17, 2012 7:30 AM
Posted on March 17, 2012 07:30
I set a goal of being active for a minimum of 30 minutes everyday. I also try to engage my family in activity, because it makes it easier when everyone is on board.
Posted by katfam | March 17, 2012 9:45 AM
Posted on March 17, 2012 09:45
I park my car as far as possible from stores, this way I get in a little walk.
Posted by Eileen Burke | March 17, 2012 11:26 AM
Posted on March 17, 2012 11:26
My tip is to make exercise first priority of the day so you don't put it off
Posted by Julie | March 17, 2012 5:56 PM
Posted on March 17, 2012 17:56
I play the wii to help stay fit
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Posted by Valerie Taylor Mabrey | March 17, 2012 6:38 PM
Posted on March 17, 2012 18:38
take a walk around the block at lunch
Posted by Daniel M | March 17, 2012 7:22 PM
Posted on March 17, 2012 19:22
I've been trying to bike to work so I get exercise even on long days.
Posted by Erica C. | March 17, 2012 11:21 PM
Posted on March 17, 2012 23:21
I stay active by running on busy days. Even if its' just a bit of length, like to the sink.
Posted by tamar | March 18, 2012 12:27 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 00:27
Even when you're tied to a desk job, I've found you can still be actively exercising a bit by tightening and holding abdominal muscles and by stretching, flexing leg muscles.
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Posted by Debbie C | March 18, 2012 12:53 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 00:53
Always take the stairs!
Posted by Laura Jacobson | March 18, 2012 1:41 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 01:41
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Posted by Laura Jacobson | March 18, 2012 1:43 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 01:43
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Posted by Avanza | March 18, 2012 7:56 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 07:56
Get a dog. You have to take them for walks everyday.
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Posted by Tonya Dean | March 18, 2012 7:56 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 07:56
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Posted by Katherine | March 18, 2012 7:58 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 07:58
Always take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Posted by Jovan B. | March 18, 2012 9:26 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 09:26
I set up a reminder on my phone to go off a few times a day saying get your groove on or get moving it always keeps me going eaglesforjack@gmail.com
Posted by tina reynolds | March 18, 2012 10:23 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:23
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Posted by tina reynolds | March 18, 2012 10:25 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:25
My tip is to take actual exercise classes then you will always have an actual scheduled time to exercise!
Posted by Diane Baum | March 18, 2012 10:42 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:42
I schedule a time to get out and get some exercise.
Posted by Annette D | March 18, 2012 10:51 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:51
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Posted by Annette D | March 18, 2012 10:52 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:52
I always take a walk after dinner
Posted by Robin | March 18, 2012 10:56 AM
Posted on March 18, 2012 10:56
Go on a bike ride: can cover more distance, and get fresh air. lnb1191(at)aol(dot)com
Posted by Leah Baird | March 18, 2012 1:22 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 13:22
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Posted by Leah Baird | March 18, 2012 1:23 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 13:23
Best tip - if you love dogs, own a dog. They always have to be walked, so you have to take them out and walk them and play with them, etc. If you don't own a dog, help out a neighbor and offer to walk their dog.
Posted by Anita A. | March 18, 2012 2:15 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 14:15
I always take time for a walk in the late afternoon
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Posted by misty sunrise | March 18, 2012 5:07 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 17:07
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Posted by misty sunrise | March 18, 2012 5:08 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 17:08
I schedule my exercise for the week on Sunday and add it to my planner- no excuses!
Posted by Stacy | March 18, 2012 5:52 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 17:52
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Posted by Stacy | March 18, 2012 5:53 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 17:53
get active by doing something you enjoy so it does not feel like a chore.
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Posted by Kate Turner | March 18, 2012 6:06 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 18:06
No matter how busy, it's great to start the day with walking the kids to school. Can get keep moving as time allows.
Posted by Jill L | March 18, 2012 9:20 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 21:20
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Posted by Jill L | March 18, 2012 9:23 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 21:23
I do a lot of walking at work and I wear earphones and my MP3 when I walk for exercise. I try to pick fast songs so that I can walk to the tempo.
Posted by Kristi H. | March 18, 2012 9:29 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 21:29
My best tip - get up early and workout if you can't get it in during the day.
Posted by Sadie | March 18, 2012 9:35 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 21:35
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Posted by Sadie | March 18, 2012 9:39 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 21:39
Sticking to a schedule. I make a date/appointment to be active and stick with it.
Posted by kia | March 18, 2012 10:54 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 22:54
For me it is finding something that I enjoy doing. I won't do it if I hate it!
Posted by Christine Jensen | March 18, 2012 11:25 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 23:25
If I can't actually do much workout, I try to walk for at least 15 minutes a day.
Posted by tallcapp | March 18, 2012 11:42 PM
Posted on March 18, 2012 23:42
Just keep pushing ahead all day long till bed time
Posted by chadro | March 19, 2012 3:10 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 03:10
Listen to classical rock and dance gets me going and revives me :)
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Posted by Julie | March 19, 2012 6:34 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 06:34
We walk every day for almost 3 miles and we make it our top priority. It is just that important and we have a buddy system so if one feels like not doing it the other one will say come on!
Posted by carol y l | March 19, 2012 7:59 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 07:59
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Posted by carol y l | March 19, 2012 8:03 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 08:03
Do a lot of standing, less sitting.
Posted by Lana Bradstream | March 19, 2012 8:46 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 08:46
I think the best way to stay active is to make sure you take those extra steps. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Walk more feet from your car. That sort of thing.
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Posted by Michelle Tucker | March 19, 2012 10:39 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 10:39
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Posted by Michelle Tucker | March 19, 2012 10:40 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 10:40
I stop what I'm doing for 5 minutes and run in place or climb the stairs a couple of times. It's surprising how such a short break adds up throughout the day.
Posted by Betty C | March 19, 2012 11:04 AM
Posted on March 19, 2012 11:04
My best tip is to exercise in the AM, because all motivation dissipates quickly as the day progresses
Posted by Carol | March 19, 2012 1:42 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 13:42
My best tip for staying active even on busy days is make it fun. If I go outside and ride bikes with my children or take my daughter for a walk I can stay active without feeling the stress that I have to work out that day.
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Posted by Lisa Garner | March 19, 2012 2:47 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 14:47
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Posted by Lisa Garner | March 19, 2012 2:49 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 14:49
Have kids. They keep you running ALL THE TIME! lol...
Best tip is to do something with a friend. Then the two of you will hold each other accountable every day.
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Posted by Rachel B. | March 19, 2012 3:31 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 15:31
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Posted by Rachel B. | March 19, 2012 3:34 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 15:34
While I was unemployed, I made sure to schedule my workout at the same time every day. Now that I am working again, I find it harder to take the time to work out. Too tired when I get home from work, to busy with other things on my days off, etc. Sheesh.
Posted by Sherry | March 19, 2012 3:39 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 15:39
I stay active, because if I don't at least do some tai chi, my muscles feel twitchy and I don't sleep well.
Posted by Kathleen Conner | March 19, 2012 5:16 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 17:16
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Posted by Kathleen Conner | March 19, 2012 5:17 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 17:17
I try to park far away from entrances and take stairs whenever possible to keep my activity level up. I also use the recumbent bike at night whenever I watch my favorite TV programs.
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Posted by Jennifer R | March 19, 2012 5:42 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 17:42
My best tip for staying active on a busy dauy is to try and incorporate exercise in everything you do... If you have to run errands..park farther away so you have to walk...going to a second or third floor..take the stairs instead of the elevator. Little things like this add up to a lot at the end of a long, busy day.
Posted by Dana | March 19, 2012 7:25 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 19:25
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Posted by Dana | March 19, 2012 7:27 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 19:27
I get my workout in early in the morning constantly that way I can't make excuses!
Posted by Sand | March 19, 2012 8:35 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 20:35
Thanks for the giveaway... always use the stairs, and park your car in a space far away from your building entrance to encourage physical activity.
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Posted by brian e. | March 19, 2012 8:48 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 20:48
Always stay active no matter how small. For example take the stairs instead of the elevator : )
Posted by amanda | March 19, 2012 8:57 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 20:57
I ride my bike to work as often as possible.
Posted by robyn paris | March 19, 2012 9:00 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 21:00
if you shop often, park far from the entrance and walk ! Thanks for a super giveaway!
Posted by anash | March 19, 2012 9:23 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 21:23
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Posted by anash | March 19, 2012 9:24 PM
Posted on March 19, 2012 21:24