I don't shop often, but I did go to the mall last week with my sister. I'm sure we walked at least three miles! We didn't buy much, but carrying around my relatively heavy purse and shopping bags while walking did burn some calories. While walking in the mall, you should make a point of using the stairs instead of elevators or escalators, if you are on an escalator then don't stand, walk! I was raised in the suburbs and spent plenty of time at the mall with my friends and family, I remember seeing a walking club - it was a group of middle aged men and women dressed in workout clothes power walking around the mall. The group typically walked early in the morning or late in the evening. At the time I though this was ridiculous. Now I think this is a great idea, especially when it is too hot, cold or wet to do much outside. An active lifestyle is a choice, try not to sit at home and shop online, avoid deliveries, get out and about, walk, shop and carry your goods, this way you will burn some calories along with your dollars!
