Believe it or not, your everyday routines can lead to weight loss. This can, in fact, be the easiest way to jumpstart your weight loss journey. If you don't have time, money, or motivation to get to the gym, you can get started around your home. All you have to do is tailor your everyday routine to maximize your activity level. Hey, even if it takes baby steps, you're still making that leap. Good on you!

## 1. Try Extreme Gardening

This is an excellent way to make your daily routine work for your weight loss goals. Not only that, but you can take the opportunity to grow healthy food, which will also benefit your health and fitness goals. Yay!

## 2. Power Clean Your House

Housework burns a surprising number of calories, especially if you kick things up a notch. You'll also have a ridiculously clean house, so that's awesome.

## 3. Play with the Kids

Oh. You will burn so many calories. Your heart will pump so hard! If you don't have kids, no problem. You can romp with your dogs or borrow someone else's children.

## 4. Bike to and from Work

This isn't always possible, of course, but you can try biking anyway. You might have a store that's close enough for a bike ride or you could just ride around the neighborhood.

## 5. Walk on Your Lunch Break

In addition to helping you stay active, this will also keep you alert and awake for the rest of the day!

## 6. Dance, Just Dance

Dance while you mop or vacuum, while you dust, while you get ready in the morning ... seriously, just dance.

## 7. Take the Stairs

Always take the stairs. Do you have an upstairs bathroom? Always use that one. As you're running errands, take whatever stairs present themselves. Do the same at work and school.

## 8. Put Away the Remote and Get up to Change the Channel

It's a small thing, but that's okay. Remember, baby steps are totally okay.

## 9. Start Small with Regular Exercise

This isn't part of your regular routine, exactly, but it's still a helpful tip. Besides, starting small will allow you to work exercise into your busy schedule.

## 10. Take the Dog for a Walk around the Block

Your dog will probably be happy to walk as long as you like, so take a few trips around the block or walk to a nearby park.

## 11. Explore Your Yard a Bit