Home is where the "rally cry" for physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices begins. In order to get yourself motivated and committed along with your family, you must join forces and design a more active lifestyle together. Have a reason, have a plan and make it happen. Finding things you can do inside your home is a great idea, and this movement for motion can begin with something as simple as a stereo and some empty space for dancing. This effort can extend to fun board games such as Twister, high-tech toys like the Wii Fit and full blown exercise equipment like treadmills or weight sets.

If you're fortunate enough to have a decent amount of yard space, use it wisely to play hoops, football, tag, or kickball. A playground and/or swimming pool tend to get great use in our semi-tropical state as well. Most important though, is that the members of your household understand that physical activity should take priority each day and that those benefits will allow each of you the benefits of a better longer life.