I have this problem with exercising. The problem is that everyone (media, popular culture, my husband) all think I should be doing some, so that, you know, I don't keel over from a heart attack at age 40. And I really don't like to be sweaty. Or in pain. So exercise is pretty much at the bottom of my "to-do" list - and those things at the bottom of THAT list, like dusting - are pretty much at the top of my "feel guilty about" list.
Aaron has tried to be supportive in the past. He has watched the children while I walk the neighborhood. Evidently we now have THE PERFECT neighborhood for this activity, since there are hordes of people walking/running/biking/rollerblading (I know, I didn't know people still did this either!)/walking the dog outside our house every day. Some even when the temps are below zero! Just crazy.
Anyway. I had good intentions of walking a lot this summer, but the whole pregnancy/post-baby situation didn't help. Neither did two children napping at different times. I have tons of excuses, shall I continue? No? Okay.
Our next idea was a Wii Fit. One was purchased before Adam was born and we caved and tried it out, even though it was SUPPOSED to be my birthday present at the end of July. SIL EJ recommended that I get myself registered on it while still pregnant, so I could set a target goal and meet it basically by giving birth.
Good idea! I set myself a goal of losing 25 pounds in 3 months. Hehe.
However, that Wii Fit has not had my feet on it very much. In fact, I think I have used it about 4 times, including today. Eeks.
But today? Today I used it for about 45 minutes, and burned enough calories for a whopping chocolate chip granola bar! You are sooo impressed, I know.
Would you be more impressed if you knew the obstacles I faced?
- couldn't figure out the sound for the first 1/2 hour session, so did it in silence
- oh, except for the constant whining from Ben that I wasn't playing the right game
- and Leah begging for me to play a different game
- then the projector turned off. Black screen.
So I picked back up later on, and Aaron got the sound going. New obstacles:
- kids running in circles around me
- Adam whining on the floor
- realizing I am hopeless at the balance games
- Leah falling off the couch and crying
- Ben sliding wooden puzzles pieces all over in front of me
- being "coached" by kids who can't put on their own coats most days
NOW, aren't you proud of my persistence? A granola bar never looked so wonderful.
Like a waterfall in slow motion, Part One
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Go, LJ, go! Seriously, I bet you reached your goal already, didn't you! It's the little things that make my day! ; )
wow, this rings way too true =) Isn't chasing all the kids enough exercise! Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be true for me!
Erin - You would think that being a child caregiver would pretty much take care of our excercise requirement, but no. This world is not that fair! :)
The only saving grace I have in this department is our local YMCA. They have a reasonable membership fee and childcare! I go sit on a bike and catch up on reading/ipod music. :)
Keep at it until you find something you like!
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