More and more people are seeking changes they can make in their lives to support a healthy lifestyle. Options range from changing your diet to increasing your exercise program. However, most people forget the healthiest resource we have is completely free! Fresh air – It purifies the body and soul, and brings calmness and tranquility to the mind. A brisk walk outdoors will get your blood pumping and keep your muscles lean. So what can you do to bring the Outside In?

Pick a new hobby/recharge an old one. . . Play golf and lose the cart. Grab some friends for a game of Frisbee. Pick up gardening and drop the self-propelled, high emission lawn toys. Look at where you live and what type of hobbies the climate and outdoors lend themselves to.

Make it a family affair. . . Children are taught by their surroundings. They can learn from a video game or from the real thing. Take them on a nature walk, to the playground or on a neighborhood bike ride. The smallest thing like a nightly walk to the mailbox can start the family in the right direction.

Savor the outdoors. . .Natural vitamin D from the sun, A great night sleep after filling the lungs with fresh air, and the more time you spend enjoying it – the more you’ll realize how much we all take its beauty for granted.

Make the necessities less easy – more outdoorsy. . .No matter what lifestyle changes you begin to make you can’t avoid life’s daily routine. When you go shopping choose outdoor shopping centers and carry your bags instead of using a shopping cart. Take the stairs instead of an escalator. Wash your car yourself instead of taking it somewhere. These small things can be fun family activities and invigorate your body and soul.

If you would rather spend money on gimmicks and this months trend to be healthy, there are plenty to choose from. But why waste all that money to obtain a goal that can start right outside your front door? A healthy lifestyle starts with how, where and who you spend your time with.