Ah, what a difference seven days makes. A week ago, I hit my goal of 10 lbs in 2 months and let out a girly giggle when I stepped off the scale. In the days since, I’ve managed to reverse the trend and gain a couple of pounds right back. Not much of a surprise It wasn’t like I worked at continuing the downward trend. I ate poorly and exercised not once. For example, on Tuesday, I took a much needed break from desk-work, took a stroll outside and managed to stumble into purchasing three only-moderately tasty mini-cupcakes. Had I taken the time to actually chew, they might have tasted better.
So, the gym. I just can’t get into it. I honestly have no desire to push, pull and shove heavy objects around for an hour or so. It just doesn’t interest me. I’ve done it in the past because of the results, but I’ll never be one of those people that actually likes the gym. Somehow, I need to figure out how to make it more fun. Right now, it just feels like work and that’s not going to keep me going back for more. Suggestions, anyone?
Onward and downward!
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February 3, 2012 at 8:47 am
Mark
I have no suggestions on how to make the gym more fun. When I was in my 20s, I was in love the gym. But when you have a 25 year old body, who doesn’t love to walk around looking good. Now, not so much. Thank God for sweaters!
I think it’s great of you to continue to post these updates. Especially when you slide backwards. That’s very brave.
I’ve only lost 3 pounds so far. I wish it could be more but at least it’s something, right?
Stay away from those “moderately” tasty snacks. If you’re going to cheat, do it right!
m.
February 3, 2012 at 8:49 am
Anonymous
How about something different than the gym? Join a basketball team? Power walk the neighborhood? Swim? Something like that. Karen
February 4, 2012 at 9:09 am
Lou
OK now this may not be for you but here goes. I bought San the video workout for Christmas called Insanity. It is a nine week process of core training aerobics and stretching. Every session takes about 40 minutes and you can do it at home. It is 6 days a week with one day off for rest. I am in week 5 and as challenging as it is I have been able to walk up to that boat room and do it everyday even when I am tired. The guy Shawn T is great and balanced instructor. And the workouts change so I can’t even get “the dreard” going not knowing for sure what that particular video will bring. My core has never been so tight and I am finding muscles that I never knew existed. D, I hate the gym too and it is too icey to run. There are exercises I struggle with but I am getting stronger and faster every week. It is not as extreme as the ads make it sound. Check it out!
February 4, 2012 at 2:55 pm
Juan
Reasons to go have “fun” in the gym:
1) Stress reducer
2) Feels so much better afterwards
3) The more you burn the more you get to eat
4) Pure vanity
February 7, 2012 at 3:58 pm
Dan in WI
When I’m on an exercise bike, Netflix on a portable device (in my case, an iPod Touch; my gym has free wifi). Or Youtube videos of people’s bike trips (especially helmet- or handlebar-view cameras, which give you a sort of a cue for going up or down hill). But it doesn’t work so well for core strength stuff.