Time to Get Off My Butt!
I’ve been really slacking on the exercise front. I mean, reallllly slacking. And I decided that by the time we go on vacation in September, I want to be unashamed to wear a swimsuit at the hotel pool. And I want Mr. Syndromes to tell me how great I look when we (hopefully) have dinner with him when we visit San Diego this year…lol!
So, I’ve come up with a plan. I am setting the alarm on my cell phone for the top of the hour each hour until LG goes down for her nap. And every time it goes off, I have to drop whatever I’m doing (whether it be sewing, or internetting or playing with LG or reading a book or watching television (ha!) or whatever) and get up and do something physical. That could be popping in an exercise dvd for a 10 minute workout, putting on some music and dancing around for 5-10 minutes with LG or even running 10 laps around the house. Whatever it is, it has to include me getting off my butt and getting my heart rate up. It’s too darn hot to do anything outside, so I have to be creative. And setting a little goal of 10 minutes or less every hour seems a lot more doable than trying to work out for a half an hour to an hour at a time. Or even to get out of the house to go to Curves right now. I know that it’s better to get your heart rate up for 20 minutes at a stretch, but at this point I figure something is better than nothing. And many somethings are better than many nothings. So, I’m getting off my butt and doing something. And you know what? It feels good! I think when I do my 10 laps around the house next time, I’ll carry the hand weights with me…lol!
Comment by Marlene
May 30, 2007 @ 9:40 am
Good for you!
Comment by Melany aka Supermom
May 30, 2007 @ 11:58 am
Good for you. Yes every little bit helps and the more you do, the more you want to do. WTG
Comment by syndromes
May 30, 2007 @ 12:39 pm
Like you look anything but great anyway :P
That said, I totally understand what you’re saying ;) (He says as he thinks about going to the gym himself). Something to be said for getting off your butt and breaking a sweat ;)
Lifestyle change, here we come! :D
Comment by Monique
May 30, 2007 @ 6:59 pm
I used to belong to Curves. Then I found a gym that only charges $10/month. I don’t feel nearly so guilty for not going when it’s only costing me $10/month. :)
Comment by Barbara
May 30, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
Sounds like a great idea, I hope it is going well!
Comment by Barbara
May 30, 2007 @ 7:19 pm
Sounds like a great idea, I hope it is going well!
Comment by OldOldLady Of The Hills
May 31, 2007 @ 2:17 am
I used to do walking laps around my house all the time…And it does really work! They say that any movement is better than no movement…So good luck to you, my dear! Sounds like a great plan…especially given the heat!
Comment by YellowRose
May 31, 2007 @ 5:43 pm
I stop by and you make me feel quilty!!! LOL I so need to exercise more….need that kick in the butt to get me started. Good luck and I’ll check back to see how you are doing! ;)
Comment by Kris
June 1, 2007 @ 5:49 am
I have seriously slacked from Curves ever since I broke my elbow. (I should’ve just gotten a doctor’s note, but figured I could at least go and work my legs, KWIM?) I need to get back there. Even with doing TKD three days a week, I’m still not losing the weight (after three years plus). Ugh.
Curves is a great thing, but lately it’s really hard to fit it into my day. Baby steps…
Comment by Theresa
June 1, 2007 @ 7:43 am
My butt could use that too. :( Maybe I could walk around the ball fields as I watch the games? ;)