While away in Puerto Rico I had lots of time to think – which can be good or bad. But, in this case, it was good. I was thinking back on simpler times when I was committed to going to the gym every day. At that time, I was doing Curves for my daily workouts. I worked in Allentown, PA – which is about 45 minutes from my house – so I joined the Curves in Allentown so it would be convenient to work – theoretically making it that much easier for me to exercise. This was back when I lost the 70 or so pounds. I was so committed to exercising that on the days that I worked from home – I would still drive the 45 minutes to Curves – so I wouldn’t miss my daily workout. I look back on that time and think – WOW! What a fat ass I’ve become.
It’s too easy to get out of that routine. It’s so easy to stay in bed. My list of excuses as to why I don’t exercise daily has become monumental. I look at people who do exercise daily and I used to think that they had something that I was lacking… but, I’ve come to realize that the only difference is that they just do it – while I review my list of excuses to find the most appropriate excuse each day.
Which brings me to back to Puerto Rico. These thoughts were swimming around in my head – remembering just how good I felt – mentally, emotionally and physically, when I was exercising daily. At that point – I made a commitment to get back to it as soon as I got home. I just have to say – we’ve been home from the honeymoon for three days now – and I have yet to get my fat ass to the YMCA! But – I’m still committed!
In the mean time – I found this great blog that was exactly what I needed – Run FatAss Run!
Posted on June 28th, 2007 by lizzie
Filed under: Weight Loss Ramblings
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psssst you’ve been tagged as one of my ladies in waiting – stop by and see the new castle
Lady Rose
Cool! – I love being tagged!
Ah, I know what you mean… I think back on times when I was thinner and healthier and remember how great that felt. I’m trying to kick start into more strenuous exercising rather than the wimpy “workouts” I have been doing.
Good luck to you…I’ll be keeping track of your progress.
Allentown PA ??????? OMG we’re practically neighbors!! (Trenton NJ here)
Wow – yep, I worked in Allentown for years – then Philly and currently working from home in Boyertown, PA.
Trenton, NJ – you’re right over the bridge!!!!
Now that we’re neighbors… will we have the pleasure of seeing you at Blog Philly – the “Unconference” this week??? http://blogphiladelphia.net/
That would be too cool!!!
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Hello. Yes, that’s the way to do it. You should be in control of your own body. Practically, all you need is self discipline. Taming your self and flush all those excuses of yours. Anyway, driving on a 45 minute gym is quite far. Sooner or later it will be a disadvantage on your part. Basically, I am referring to time. Some days you are free and yeah, you love to go to the gym. However, there are times that you will be so busy and don’t have the luxury of time. Again, you will miss your daily fitness. I suggest you to find some alternatives during those times that you cannot come to gym. Something that can be done at home. As for me, I do the rebounding. New to you? Well, Rebounding is simply jumping and jumping on a mini trampoline or a rebounder. That’s all. it is just playing but mind you, it is very effective in burning fats. Playing on it for 10 minutes could cost you around 300 calories. Good enough alternative right? Not only that it will burn fats, it will also improve and boost your lymphatic system. Personally, I suggest you to try it and make it as an alternative during the times that you cannot come to the gym so you will never miss any exercise. If you do not have yet a rebounder, here is one I can suggest also. I bought this type of thing and its very reliable. http://www.irebounder.com/needaksoftbouncerebounderplatinumfolding-p-29.html?SID=01fdbe3920066600a14e3566af4eafff. Its been 2 years since I got it and still, it is functional. .