It's time to inspire myself. I need some exercise help. This butt spends too much time sitting in a chair behind the computer everyday and not enough time moving around. I've made all the excuses I can about gaining weight recently: my pants shrunk in the dryer, this shirt is from a couple years ago when sizes ran smaller, I'll start dieting tomorrow (I should eat all the sweets in the house today so I won't be tempted), Ice cream is dairy food and therefore counts as part of my food pyramid.
These excuses just don't wash anymore. It's time to kick my butt into gear!!
I used to go to curves and I was really successful at losing (and keeping off) weight when I went there.....but we just don't have that in our budget right now. Especially with the holidays coming up. So, I'm going to dust off the weight bench we have upstairs in the garage and haul it into the house (can that count as my exercise for today?) and get started with a strength training routine to jump start my metabolism. At the same time, I'm going to lower my carbs....not to the Atkins 20 carbs a day low....because that just aint healthy.........but to around 40-60 carbs a day.
I'm also going to try to get a brisk walk (a mile or more) in with my pups everyday for some healthy cardio. No running for these knees, I'd like to keep them from disintegrating when I'm 48. :-)
Now there are plenty of programs online for those of you with some extra cushion in your budget. I've heard GREAT and kind of SCARY things about P90x. There are guaranteeing success with a 90 Day Review.
From everything I've heard, P90x is an extreme body workout. You should probably be in better shape than me before you even attempt it. :-)
For other ideas, check out the website Beach Body. They have got a whole collection of different types of workouts for the kind of shape you're looking to get into!!
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P90X is tough is you're not in somewhat good shape. But it is pretty awesome about keeping you on track and helping you set goals. I know for me I like to set a goal...like running a 5k...to keep myself motivated. Good luck to you!
ReplyDeleteYou've inspired me. I'm off to the gym! thanks.
ReplyDeleteWow! I saw your name "MessyMissy" and I knew I had to check out your blog. My site is devoted to my messy craft-like tendencies as well! How fun!
ReplyDeleteanother good (and free) site is SparkPeople.com They set up your plan (both exercise and food) based on how much weight you want to lose, they have free videos,lots of support, and are just great!
ReplyDeleteI'll walk with you!
ReplyDeleteSpark people, huh? I'll have to check that out!! Anything free and I'm IN. :-)
ReplyDeleteNatalie: Sounds like a plan!! I need all the inspiration I can get and a partner usually helps me get motivated. :-)
Currently doing P90X and it kicks butt. I have a hard time sticking to it because I want someone to do it with me. Hubby did 20 min. warm up and was done. LOL I am so sore from the workouts it is hard to get going the next day. I am trying to do it 3 days a week at least. Off to do Cardio X now. I have used Sparkpeople.com. Love it! Great support from others on the same journey. Have a great day! :0)
ReplyDeleteWell, there's another vote for P90x. :-) Thanks so much, Tabitha, for giving us your two cents!! We all appreciate the advice, I'm sure!!
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