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9/27/12
I'm reading my next chapter in my emotional first aide book and it's all about my favorite subject---exercise. One of the exercises it asks me to do is list ALLLLLLL the excuses that I have for not doing exercises. So here goes:
1. My back hurts
2. I'm too tired after working all day
3. I don't have enough time
4. I hate exercising--it's boring
5. I don't like doing exercise for exercise's sake only--I like having a purpose of doing something.
6. The gym is too expensive
Now I have to come up with solutions to my excuses:
1. Exercise when my back doesn't bother me and only exercise as long as my back doesn't hurt--do abdominal strengthening exercises to support my back so it doesn't hurt.
2. If I'm too tired after work, then exercise in the morning instead or use my lunch period at work to do some walking.
3. Exercise for only 15-30 minutes each day--I waste that much time watching TV.
4. Make it entertaining by watching TV while exercising or listen to music. Make a game out of exercising. Walk the dog--my dogs are never boring.
5. Create a purpose to exercise--shopping, walking the dogs, going up and down stairs to do laundry several times instead of sitting downstairs, paint the basement ceiling, rake the leaves, clean the house......all kinds of purpose here.
6. Join the gym for a short trial--don't commit for a long period of time to see if it is cost effective.
I guess I'm out of excuses, huh? Now I have to find my purpose for exercising. I guess I have several.
1. To tone up the flab
2. To lose weight and have more energy
3. To feel better about myself
4. To increase my metabolism and lose weight faster
5. To improve my endurance level
The mentioned some other purposes of exercise that I thought I would share because they are really good. Exercise is a natural anti-depressant, is good for your heart, reduces stress, decreases anger, and gives you a sense of control in your life.
Diet Calendar Entries for 27 September 2012:
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1287 kcal
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Fat: 57.61g | Prot: 88.92g | Carb: 124.01g.
Breakfast: Lite Shake, Light & Fit Greek - Cherry. Lunch: think thin, Chicken Salad with Crackers Kit, Tap Water. Dinner: Endulge Chocolate Coconut Bar, low fat butter, simply potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese low fat, egg beaters, water. more...
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4352 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Walking (slow) - 2/mph - 30 minutes, Desk Work - 7 hours and 30 minutes, Resting - 8 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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