"Move like you did when you were a kid," he said. "Beyond intentional exercise, it's important to create a lifestyle filled with healthy motion throughout the day." You can clean the house, have a dance party in your living room, ride a bike for fun, walk the dog, or take the stairs instead of the escalator.
"Think back to the activities you enjoyed as a kid, like dancing, shopping, or playing guitar," Dr. Anderson said. "Even something as simple as changing your posture at work can have a dramatic effect on energy balance."