I’m coming up on my 8th year of blogging and I’m realizing just how important it is to get up and walk around often.  Sitting all day, is bad for my health. My mom had chronic blood clots which led her to have several strokes.  This summer my dear mother passed away from another blood clot. It’s been a very difficult few months and I miss my mom dearly.  I’m worried that myself and my siblings may be pre-disposed to blood clots.  It stinks!

This issue has been foremost on my mind lately and I’m evaluating everything I do in life to create a healthier life.  I need to change lots of things.  In my research, I’ve found that stand up desks can help prevent blood clots. I believe that I will be more apt to stretch, squat and move more while standing. Burning a few extra calories a day is also a bonus.  I’d love to hear any feedback from you if you have a stand up desk.   Do you actually use it? Do you feel better?

I don’t have one of these desks yet, but here are my top picks:

Black Adjustable Standing Desk – Can hold 2 monitors. Adjusts up to 47 1/4″.

Varidesk adjusts to 11 settings. Their tallest desk for people over 6’1″ tall.

Premium Desks – Adjusts up to 50″

Turn any surface into a stand up desk – adjustable from 11″ to 17″.

Do you use a stand-up desk?  Leave me a comment. I’d love to hear if it’s made a difference in your health.