Greetings Friends~
This is your weekly reminder that you need to have your current weight to me (in whole numbers) no later than Monday evening to appear on Tuesday's Week 5 Results post. Remember, give me your current weight and NOT your pounds lost. I have a fancy machine that does the calculations and computations for me.
Wow, this weather is unbelievable. It rained so hard this morning, and it was so dark, that the street lights were still glowing at 8:30 am. This got me to thinking about how I behave (or react) when the weather is like this...which, I think we can all agree...will probably last until...hmm...I guess April 10, 2010.
I don't know if I have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) which, in a nutshell, is a fancy term for getting depressed, having mood swings, etc., during and because of, the shorter days of winter. What I do know is that I go through some changes during this time of year. Mrs. B will tell you that these changes are not for the better. It is entirely possible that I spent most of my spare time last fall eating and then slept most of the winter. "Hey hey, Boo Boo, let's go steal a pick-a-nic basket".
It is going to be a BIG step for me this year to resist those temptations...that natural (or unnatural) desire to hunker down on the couch with a couple of REALLY big sandwiches followed by the long winters nap. How can I change this? I think the most successful tactic for me will be; to keep busy and keep exercising.
Keeping busy. I hate to say it...I really do...because we already have way too much stress in our lives..but...there are 62 days - 2 hours - 8 minutes...until Christmas. There should be plenty of projects for me to start NOW which will keep me active. I don't always have to wait until December 5th to start that list. Maybe I can start latch hooking that rug now.
If Christmas or the holidays aren't your thing, I'm sure there are lots of other activities that can keep you active. Look for a class at the local rec center, volunteer someplace, start a diary, come clean my gutters. Not you RU, you are banned from ladders for life.
Keep exercising. I'm fortunate that I have the gym available. I know that there are others that do not have that luxury. There are alternatives. Go to the mall. (No, that's not evil Chet talking...he's really not trying to send you to the mall during the Christmas season). Or, as Rene` suggested, go to a parking garage...it's nice and dry. Or, exercise in your own home. You can easily come up with a hundred ways to move your body at home. If you have a system that works for you, please post a comment so other Travelers can give it a try.
Inspiration of the Day
Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. - Og Mandino, 1923-1996, American Motivational Author and Speaker
The Man behind the curtain says, "pay no attention to the potato chip reference! http://www.recipezaar.com/Low-Calorie-Dip-for-Raw-Veggies-or-Potato-Chips-92719
My small steps for this weekend are to keep myself busy, workout and, maybe...just maybe...see it anyone notices an extra post over the weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and that all your efforts are rewarded. I urge you to get off the couch or out of your chair, and do something to benefit your health this weekend, One Step at a Time.
I can't wait to get your results on Monday.
Happy Trails!
2 comments:
Hi Steppers,
I was coming into my office this morning and was greeted by the morning stair walkers. They come in to work early and spend time first thing in the morning taking laps up and down the stairwell. I saw them again at noon! I would like to point out that I see them because I am taking the stairs instead of the elevator, but I'm very impressed at their clever rainy day solution for getting exercise in whenever they can.
I gave in to the temptation of take out Chinese tonight :( Booooo! I know that's what happens when I don't plan my lunch well. I get crazy hungry and stop on my way home. Time to take more steps toward planning those lunches and snacks!
Have a great weekend all!
That is a great idea Lee. Thanks. I have been racking my brain trying to think about exercising while in Vegas. The Venetian has a spa but they make you pay $20 a day to use it. I'm way too cheap for that. So now I can add climbing stairs to walking and swimming. I think I almost have enough activities to be able to workout and not gain... I hope...I hope...I hope!
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