Just a quick update on the 30 for 30 challenge. I challenged a few friends to 30 minutes of activity everyday for 30 days. It's been enough to get us all moving more. Some are more successful than others. It's a reminder that life does get in the way. For me, that life is a reminder of why I want to get healthy.
So what does 30 for 30 look like when you're 225lbs+? It looks really inconsistent! Here's a glimpse at my log.
Day 30 - I did 31 minutes of Wii games. Not the best workout, but something.
Also dragged the baby around in the carrier at the mall & grocery store for over an hour. Slow pace but holding an extra 15lbs.
Day 29 - I did my 30 minutes. Mostly stretching and the other exercises I'm supposed to do everyday for physio. Unfortunately I was too sore to do much else. Physio hurts.
Haven't logged on to Biggest Loser on the Wii in a few days. (Did I tell you it sucks and not to buy it? The interface is horrible).
Day 28 - Got my Wii time in today. 30 minutes of step, and step related all while wearing the baby (extra 15lbs).
Now I need someone to strip a turkey carcass for me.
Day 27 - 35 min on the treadmill courtesy of Dinosaur Train & the exersaucer
Day 26 - Squeezing it in! 38 minutes on Wii, with only 45 min left in the day
Day 25 - 20 min on the treadmill followed with 10 minutes of core and 5 min of stretching.
Day 24 - Does 2 hrs on my feet wearing the baby & prepping for a 3-year-olds birthday party count?
later that night 30 minutes of stretching done! I'm tired.
As for falling off the food wagon? There is no food wagon. There's just paying attention. (But I totally get the shoveling in of things that I *think* are going to taste good and when they don't? I keep shoveling).
Day 23 - Thirty minutes of the treadmill! Done. Love the exersaucer and TV. But I'm sad that my Nike+ appears to have died from disuse.
Day 22 - I did a mixed work out at the gym. 15 minutes on the elliptical. 5 minutes on the stepper. 15-20 minutes of stretching and the physio I was assigned.
Day 21 - Finally got my 35 minutes on the Wii
Day 20 - Today was at the gym. First measured day on my new begin to run program. An aggressive paced 15 min walk after 15 min warm-up on elliptical and about 15 minutes of stretching & back/butt strength moves.
Day 19 - I've got 25 minutes done. 18 min walk plus stretching.
much later Finished off with 15 minutes of Wii
Day 18 - Got 15 minutes on the treadmill done before 10am. Not sure what else is on for today, but it won't involve using my shins much!
much later I did some Wii Fit+
Day 17 - 34min on the Wii - strength & yoga
Day 16 - I got it done. 25 min walk. 14 min elliptical and my regular stretching & strengthening
Day 15 - Today was a quick gym day. About 20 min on learn to run program and 10 min on elliptical. I am tired.
You know how grateful I am to have access to and resources for a gym? and a Wii? and my own in-home high-end treadmill? It's great. I do appreciate it.
What are you doing? Want to get in on the end of the challenge? Or better yet, start your own.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
OK2010A!
This year has a theme for me. It's about embracing the whole of my life and living large.
My theme for the year, Operation Kick 2010's Ass (OK2010A!), started January 4, 2010.
You're welcome to be part of it. You're welcome to ignore it. This is part of how I'm going to face 2010, because 2010 is about generally maximizing fun for me, my husband and the kids.
Want to join me? You are officially challenged to 30 minutes of new activity every day for 30 days.
We're all busy. Some of us are parenting a number of kids, some of us have stressful jobs, some of us are in the middle of profound life changes. But your goal is to take on another 30 minutes of activity. Include your kids, do it at your desk, on the Wii, 3 sets of 10 minutes, 6 sets of 5 minutes; whatever it takes to get it done.
Walks, squats at the bus stop, a class, a swim, a run, a video... if you're struggling with how to get it done, ask for help. We've all got ideas and we've all got excuses. (I can help with coming up with excuses, too!)
There is no weigh-in. No need to point to a before and after. This is about feeling better and having more energy. About creating good habits and modeling good behaviour for others in our lives. The pride of accomplishment is your reward.
My theme for the year, Operation Kick 2010's Ass (OK2010A!), started January 4, 2010.
You're welcome to be part of it. You're welcome to ignore it. This is part of how I'm going to face 2010, because 2010 is about generally maximizing fun for me, my husband and the kids.
Want to join me? You are officially challenged to 30 minutes of new activity every day for 30 days.
We're all busy. Some of us are parenting a number of kids, some of us have stressful jobs, some of us are in the middle of profound life changes. But your goal is to take on another 30 minutes of activity. Include your kids, do it at your desk, on the Wii, 3 sets of 10 minutes, 6 sets of 5 minutes; whatever it takes to get it done.
Walks, squats at the bus stop, a class, a swim, a run, a video... if you're struggling with how to get it done, ask for help. We've all got ideas and we've all got excuses. (I can help with coming up with excuses, too!)
There is no weigh-in. No need to point to a before and after. This is about feeling better and having more energy. About creating good habits and modeling good behaviour for others in our lives. The pride of accomplishment is your reward.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
The Sound of Silence
The silence is frustration. I'm bored of writing about excuses.
My treadmill has been as idle as my blog.
I hurt my back (again) and am just back to walking for fitness today.
But the blog, and my running, are both working on the same assumption:
I'm just going to have to start one more time then I stop.
My treadmill has been as idle as my blog.
I hurt my back (again) and am just back to walking for fitness today.
But the blog, and my running, are both working on the same assumption:
I'm just going to have to start one more time then I stop.
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