How to Stay Active Wherever You Are

March 05, 2015 "Don't become too vested in reaching your ultimate goal. Be open to learning, no matter the results, and enjoy your journey toward healthy changes." — Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Move Your Body Stay active wherever you are Whether you're gearing up for a spring getaway or have to travel frequently for work, it's important to stay active wherever you are. Move as much as possible and explore the sights in a new environment by hiking, biking, walking or running. Bonus: Staying active will encourage healthy eating choices, too. Think about how nice it will be to come back from your trip feeling just as good as when you left — if not better! Get moving with these ideas » Mind & Body What moves you to lose weight? Odds are you already have a pretty good idea of what you need to do to lose weight: eat less and move more. But to be successful at shedding pounds — and keeping them off — you need to figure out what will give you an ongoing, burning desire to succeed. How do you unlock your inner motivation? Read on to find out. Get inspired to lose weight » Today's Food Tip Blueberry-banana smoothie recipe Want a new way to enjoy fresh fruit? Make your own blueberry-banana smoothie. In a blender, add 2 fresh or frozen bananas, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, and 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt. Blend until smooth. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, dr.samah.saied.ahmed@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Thursday March 05, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy