Posted by Harold Barrack

by Leon Deanbury

Are you too busy to worry about your cholesterol? Too many things pulling you in different directions? Work, kids, family, and meetings seem to take up all of your time. Would you like to try a new diet and exercise regime? There are ways to sort out and prioritize your activities.

If you can add in three thirty minute planned exercise sessions each week, you’re on your way to better health. That may not seem like much, but it’s really all it takes to jump start your body and lower your cholesterol levels. Those three short sessions get your blood pumping, improving your circulation. Because cholesterol lives in the blood stream, this helps fight cholesterol build up in your arteries and help get cholesterol out of your system.

You will be surprised at how quickly you start to feel better. Even three short walks a week will provide stress relief with an accompanying positive new outlook. Breathing will be deeper and more relaxed, your cholesterol levels will begin to improve and you body will react to the positive changes. Because of these positive changes, you will want to walk more and more around the neighborhood as part of your daily routine.

You may notice that other family members are willing to join you on your walks. Also, the family dog will be more than willing to drop what they are doing and rush out the door when you are leaving. Your whole family can enjoy the benefits of more endurance, less stress, fresh air, and muscle toning.

At some point you will hit a plateau where you schedule doesn’t seem to allow more time for exercise. When it does, don’t panic - you can add exercise throughout your day. Park farther away from the office and grocery store. This means you get a brief walk to and from the car. Take the stairs instead of the elevator whenever you can. If you talk on the phone at work and have the space, pace. Space your day out with chores that get you up out of your chair like filing and cleaning the house. Do these tasks vigorously. Each time you increase your movement throughout the day, its beneficial exercise, no matter how short the burst of movement may be. It has an overall good effect on your health.

About the Author:

Leon Deanbury has available ldl cholesterol articles at www.ldlHeartdisease.com.