I hate it. As simple as that. So please don't try to convince me otherwise. It'll only make me hate you, too. But I know it works...And it's good for you (eye roll!...sigh!) But still. I hate it. However, after an overloaded carbo-sweet-holiday-orgy-athon, it's time for some restraint and moderation, a semblance of living with intention and purpose. And in spite of how much I hate exercise, I have in the past had some success with it. So I am going to resurrect my annual January challenge to walk for 31 days in a row-10 minutes (minimum) daily. And yes, it's the worst time of year for cold, miserable, unpredictable weather. And although my daily goal of 10 minutes may seem pathetic to some-it's not the intensity of exercise that I'm trying to accomplish-or really even weight loss. My real challenge is about keeping a promise to myself-to honor my commitment to self-just as I would keep a promise to a friend. How is it that we will kill ourselves to keep our word to others but so casually lie, defraud, defy, and let down ourselves??? So my January challenge is about honoring my intentions, making them a priority, and practicing sacrifice in spite of my (temporary & mild) discomfort.
So here's to thirty one days-thirty one promises kept!!! Woohoo!!! ...and please expect some whining & bitching... just keeping it real, folks.
I think this is a great start! 10 min is still 10 min!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the exercise, I just don't like it. I bought myself a really good pedometer and I wear it every day. My goal is to walk 10,000 steps each day and I consider that a lot of exercise. I have to confess though, when I get home from work and I see I've only gone 3000 steps, getting on the treadmill for an hour doesn't sound like fun. I've really been slacking lately but am challenging myself like you to stick to it for 30 days. Maybe then it will become a habit. Wouldn't that be nice?
ReplyDeleteGood idea, get moving a little, not too much, enough to not make you hate it more than already do. I hated exercise too, for a lont time, so I completly understand.
ReplyDeleteMaybe you'll change your mind at the end of the month, and if not... well at least you are doing it. Good for you.
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Hey there! So glad you stopped by my blog! I totally can relate to you regarding exercise. I'm trying to get myself going with exercise too for January and make sure I stick to it. I know if I really want to - I'll make it happen. And I really want to!
ReplyDeleteI think your 10 min idea is a great one! I've signed up on NIke plus to get myself a plan to keep it moving and also to track it. I have to say, after trying to work out on the Kinect - I'm a lot weaker than I thought I was. When I worked out 3x per week - I was so much stronger and I want that back. So don't just track your minutes track how you're feeling as you get stronger.
Also - your boys are adorable!
You know, I used to hate exercise too. But, I love Zumba! I feel like if I sweat my ass off, then I am doing something good. I do love to dance and I can't wait to get to the next class. It really is bizarre for me to LIKE to go to the gym. Your plan sounds great. One step at a time, or 10 minutes at a time will do the trick.
ReplyDeletegood luck!
ReplyDeleteThey say we will grow to love it. I dunno-I'm with you! Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I am going car-free for 2 weeks to force me to walk more....and to see if we can be a 1 car family down the road. Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteI like that...I need to get SOME kind of habit going, too. I've been such an anti-exerciser myself, but I am over halfway through my journey and need a pick me up. I, too, need to stop lying to myself.
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