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Post by cherryt38 on Mar 21, 2019 1:35:52 GMT
This round runs from February 21 - April 3rd. It’s not too late. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - NEVER give up
cathygeha/Cathy - moderation
cherryt38/Cherry - Mindful eating, attention to the sigh
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - 5 minutes a day to write gratitude, plan and reflect
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to collect blue dot days
Hostess Schedule:
February 21 - 27 Pam
February 28 - March 6 Cathy
March 7 - 13 Judy
March 14 - 20 Jan
March 21 - 27 Cherry
March 28 - April 3 Beverly
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Post by cherryt38 on Mar 21, 2019 1:55:33 GMT
You know who you are. As hard as you’ve tried, you’ve never liked going to the gym.
Every time you’ve started an ambitious workout program with the goal of getting in shape, something–you’re not even sure what–cuts you short before you’ve reached your goal.
Deep down though, you know what the problem is: you don’t like working out.
But still you wonder about those people who are in the gym all the time. What’s their secret? How do they stay motivated day after day and year after year? Are they a different species? Or is there something they know that you don’t?
Few people on this earth were born with an innate love of the gym. But what generally separates people who like working out from those who don’t is pretty simple: fitness.
Working out sucks when you aren’t in shape. But the good news is that you don’t need to become a complete meathead to get to a place where exercise is no longer a pain. Just like learning to cook, once you reach a minimum proficiency level–in this case fitness level–exercise stops feeling bad and starts feeling good. And just like with cooking, the only way to get there is to Just Do It. The first step is getting to a fitness level where you no longer hate to exercise. And for that all you need is consistency.
When you first start your program don’t force yourself to do anything too hard or unpleasant, just make sure that you stick with it and never quit. There’s no reason to torture yourself at the gym. Once you’re in better shape you will enjoy pushing yourself a little harder every now and then. But until you get there, just make yourself do something. Anything. Just do it regularly and don’t make excuses. The key to being consistent is making your workout so easy/convenient/fun/awesome that not doing it just feels stupid. Here are a few tips to set you up for a lifetime of fitness.
1. Commit to consistency.
This is worth repeating. Make a commitment to sticking with your plan. If you find yourself not able to meet your goals, change them so they’re easier.
2. Take baby steps.
Don’t expect to turn into Superman overnight.
How do you get started with an exercise program? Do you have any special things you do to keep yourself going?
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Post by cathygeha on Mar 21, 2019 5:30:07 GMT
I overdid the walking in January and was unable to walk for weeks afterward. I am starting slowly this time and building up. I want to add in some floor exercises and other things...baby steps all the way for me these days!
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Post by cherryt38 on Mar 21, 2019 13:27:12 GMT
Baby steps for me too. I've been doing exercises for 10 minutes at a time. So far I've only done a total of 20 minutes a day, but I'm going to commit to a total of 30 minutes. Yesterday in town I walked about a block and a half and was noticing shortness of breath by the time I got to my destination. I am out of shape, and that has got to change.
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Post by bmazzo on Mar 21, 2019 14:42:13 GMT
Exercise has always been one of my weakest points. I have plenty of active things that need doing around the house. Flower beds need cleaning out, raking needs to happen, porch needs to be cleaned, etc. etc. I also have a little dog that is overweight & needs to be taken on walks every day. He also loves the dog park (it has a nice people track around it). It seems to me, at this point, if I would just get up off my rumpbukus & do what I really need to do every day, I could build my strength up
I used to faithfully do a 15 min.indoor walking video 5 times per week.needless to say, haven't done it in forever..
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Post by jan on Mar 21, 2019 16:31:13 GMT
I am the opposite. I love the gym. I was taking 2-3 zumba classes a week and going early before class to work out, or going on my lunch hour to walk on the treadmill if it was raining. Since hurting my knee a month ago, I have had to cut out the zumba classes. Still can walk on the treadmill or ride the bike, so I have been doing that.
Part of what keeps me walking every morning is meeting up with a friend at 6am. Since it is dark, I feel like I HAVE to show up, so she has company. Also, I have set myself the goal of 10,000 steps every day and that morning walk gets me about half of them. I have my gym bag in my car with a t-shirt, shoes/socks and workout pants so if I decide to go, I have no excuse.
When I first started at the gym, I didn't know anyone but I knew I wanted to go, so I just went. Since I didn't know anyone there, I didn't really care what anyone thought of my ability.
I walked alot more outside when Libby was alive- she loved to walk and we went 2 times a day, rain or shine.
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Post by Holly Gail on Mar 21, 2019 17:57:30 GMT
When I was in my very early 30s and unemployed for about a year or a little more than that, after I sent my son off to school I'd go to the gym Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. I don't remember much about which equipment I used, but I'm pretty sure it was the same routine each time; what I do remember is swimming and using the jacuzzi. I looked great!
And once upon a time (maybe in my 40s?), there was a gym in my neighborhood and a friend who said he'd meet me (whichever mornings a week it was) before work. I showed up almost every time, mostly because I'd told him I would... Other than those times, I can't say I've done much in the way of "regular" gym stuff...
But the County of San Diego has a department that has to do with health for seniors. It sponsors a free fitness class for seniors in several locations throughout the county. One meets less than 2 miles from my house on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 8:30 a.m. for just over an hour. It started there in February of 2015; I started going in April of 2015. I still go. The leader from the beginning is still doing the routines, and I've become friends with several people who've been going for years too... We're quite a group! I still go, although depending on what else is going on in my life, I don't necessarily stay for the entire class (haven't lately, that's for sure). It's convenient; I'm in that building anyway before 8:30, so I don't have an excuse about not getting out of the house in time or other relatively lame excuses people find to avoid exercising...
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Post by jasimons on Mar 21, 2019 20:28:34 GMT
Exercise is a tough one for me. I keep serious guilt at bay by thinking that my job keeps me a bit fit.
When we moved to this town, about 30 years ago, I did go to a gym - weight machines, things like bikes, stair step machines, etc. Aerobic dance classes as well. However, the location was not close or convenient that that led to dropping out of that plan. For a couple of summers, before our district started doing the summer meal programs - I had summers off and would walk in early mornings with our dog. The dog we had at that time loved to go for walks and was easy to walk with.
At this point, to get back into something - I need to change the way I think about it somehow - to stop seeing myself as someone who doesn't like exercise.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Mar 22, 2019 2:06:06 GMT
I love my Curves but have to make sure I keep it on my calendar. I also am looking forward to walking outside. I just need to make it a priority.
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