I have to exercise. I know this. I can’t complain about not being fit and putting on weight and then not exercise. It’s like those people who complain about the way the country is run but then can’t be bothered to vote. (Yes I’m talking to all those that didn’t go vote yesterday! I don’t want to hear your excuses)
The problem is I am not naturally inclined to exercise. The gym is boring and expensive. Running seems to me the most pointless activity ever, not only is it boring it is uncomfortable makes your boobs ache (I know about sports bras but you would understand if you saw the size of my chest) and as I have asthma makes it difficult to breath. Exercise classes always seem a bit condescending.
I think my biggest problem is that I see exercise as some thing I should do but not something I want to do so all the time I’m exercising I’m thinking about all the other more productive things I could be doing with the time.
But enough of my whining I can spare a little of my Saturday morning for a bit of Wii Fit, even if the stupid bending board thing tells me off for not visiting every day and insists on showing me how fat I look as a cartoon character. I can put up with it because if I get too fat for my clothes I’m quite poor at the moment so I will have to walk around naked and that won’t be fun for anyone!
Maybe I should try that power plate thingie can you read while standing on that?
The most effective exercise is the kind that doesn't feel like it - and that's not a coincidence.
ReplyDeleteI like to hike with a full pack (3 day supply), because camping is awesome. The exercise is almost incidental to the activity. My husband runs to work (2.5 miles one way) instead of driving, which saves gas, gets his exercise in, and generally makes him feel better. Others ride their bike. We also rock climb because we love the view from the top of the mountain.
The exercise is a happy by-product, but no where near the primary motivation. Exercise for the sake of exercise feels like being a hamster on a wheel.
You're right I just need to find the thing that I can do and do it!
ReplyDeleteAbstinence is a statement :p
ReplyDeleteGotta get myself in shape as well... I've spent the last four summers living in Alaska---where nobody sees how chubby you are because you're always wearing pants and long-sleeved shirts anyway. I'm gearing up for my first summer in Colorado this year, and it's already in the mid-80s. Suddenly I'm realizing that I can't fit into any of my shorts! :(
ReplyDeleteHi Charlee! I am giving out awards on my blog today, and I gave you one... I'd love it if you stopped by to grab it! (You right-click the picture and save it as an image.) Have a great night! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow thanks so much :)
ReplyDeleteI am with ya.
ReplyDeleteWith a toddler, I find I NEVER make it to the gym (I barely made it there before).
I do find that brief videos that tell me what to do (say, 20 minutes) help. Especially if it's dancing to fun music.
And when I am stressed, some pilates with that music that sounds like I should be getting a massage goes a long way.
I say these things, but I still don't do any of it nearly enough. Hope you find the right thing for you!
You're right the dancing thing is good I just have to actually do it....
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