We have comfy chairs and sofas at home, plus the big screen TV and plenty of digital comfort. It’s easy to find ourselves sitting more than we realize.

Now, rest or relaxation is important—we all need to take a break and pause sometimes. But if those breaks turn into hours of sitting, especially after dinner, we can start to feel sluggish. And beyond that, too much sitting can slowly work against our health.

The Mayo Clinic puts it plainly: “Extended sitting has been linked to obesity. It has also been linked to a cluster of conditions that make up metabolic syndrome. These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.”

So here is a question: do we want our later years to be sweet, or do we want them weighed down by preventable struggles? Let’s be conscious of how much time we spend sitting and give our bodies the movement they deserve.

Thanks for reading.

One life, live it with kindness, courage, and intention.

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