Jam-packed schedules, holiday baking, parties and entertaining. They can easily add up too many calories, too little physical activity and extra pounds. Try these 10 tips for adding extra steps, and more physical activity, to your busy days. You'll feel better, and it will help to keep your waistline trim!

1. Wear a pedometer to see how many steps you get in an average day. Gradually build up to 10,000 a day.
2. March in place while watching the news or waiting for a batch of holiday goodies to bake.
3. Circle around the block when you go outside to get the mail or package deliveries.
4. Tour the mall or walk the supermarket perimeter before shopping.
5. Walk to friends' houses to deliver holiday goodies instead of driving.
6. Take neighborhood walks to check out new decorations.
7. Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator whenever you can.
8. Park at the far reaches of the mall or grocery store parking lot.
9. Decompress with a five-minute walk between holiday activities.
10. Designate 10 minutes of your lunch break for a walk, whether at home or at work.