Just Suppose, "YARC", Oh AmyBeth, Lisa, Connie Help

[windwalker]

Cruella, that is wonderfull, I appauld you for having the strength to practice what you preach. I was one of those who kept the crap in the house for the child. Yes everything you said is true, I'm guily and I regret it. That is one of the things I would change if I had to do it over again.

I'm from that generation that believed the Betty Crocker jingle, "Nothing says lovein like something from the Oven". Or was that Pillberry, I really don't remember. I'm also from the generation of fellows who took home boxes of chocolates for their princess and expected them not to put on weight.

I'm also from the generation who would smoke the same brand of cigarettes as their favorite sports or movie hero.

YARC Panda

 

[amykab]

This is a really good post!

For me lately, I have just been trying to really focus on getting extra steps in whenever I can. At work and when we go out grocery shopping, or to target, the mall whatever, I park in the spots further from entrance. That might sound kind of lame, but I figure over a week's time it probably adds up to a mile or two. It also decreases the chances of me getting door dings on my brand new mommy-mobile!

We try to schedule at least one walk a week somewhere with DD for a few miles. I love doing this because I am getting in my exercise and quality time with DH and DD.

 

[postesf]

I am that person too! DH and I drive and hour to work and an hour home, twice a week on week nights we have religious meeting commitments and usually at least one other evening there is a doct appt, chiro appt... you get the idea. I am so not a morning person, but I am trying really hard to be to get in get in C25K program. I enjoy classes at the gym, but I am always rushed to get there after work, but before a meeting.

When I was training for my first 5K and my latest 15K I felt like a Nike Commercial...Just Do It! Seems for me, I just have to get that mind frame...to Just Do It. Don't think about it. Do It. I can easily talk myself out of it, put it off till later and then later never comes. What does Yoda say? "Do or do not...There is no Try."

I have really enjoyed reading this thread. I loved the idea about the stationary bike pedals under the desk! I may just have to look into that. I've also decided that I will calendar 15 min in the AM and again mid-afternoon to find a conference and do some stretching.

Great suggestions everyone!!!

Stacie

 

[windwalker]

Does anyone have a link to those under desk pedal things? That would be great for someone like Lisa who works at home. She can sit at the key board and get a good cardio at the same time.

I keep one of those hand squeezy thingys at work to use in the evenings, a lot of time no one is in the store and it keeps the boredum down as well as giving me a forearm workout.

I was reading Running for busy people yesterday by a famous lady runner from Norway. She was a teacher with an hour comute each way and still trained for the Olympics and held several world records. Grete Waitz also won the New York marathon 10 times.

In her book she talks about how the European's have sports clubs, like going to the gym but much bigger and lots of team sports offered. They are like social clubs that keep you fit and children start going young and continue as adults.

YARC Panda

 

[princessrunner]

Dave, the pedal thing would not work for me, unfortunately. I do medical transcription and I have a foot pedal under my desk linked to the computer that keeps the voice coming in. I get lots of foot pumps in though and I do switch feet....does that count?????

 

[postesf]

Here's a few links to one of the under-the-desk type of stationary bikes...

http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-15-01...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1214404103&sr=8-8

http://www.amazon.com/DayBreak-Fitness-Mini-Stationary-Bike/dp/B000C1X504/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=7680165

 

[ScoJo15]

I see it this way...

We eat each day...we take a shower each day...we sleep each day...those are all priorities for us.

If you make exercise a priority, then you'll find plenty of time to get your workouts in.

Let's face it, pedals under a desk is not productive. We don't find ways to install showers or beds in our workspaces, why would we install exercise equipment?

I agree with what Stacie said...either do it or not. Don't make excuses as to why you can't get the workouts in..heck the time spent making excuses could have been used as workout time.

I'd challenge each of us to take a couple of days and honestly write down what you do for every hour that you are awake. Take anytime that says "surfed internet...lounged on couch...watched tv..." and imagine if it said "did elliptical...did yoga...ran 3 miles" instead.

Sorry if this was a harsh post, but make the workouts a priority and they will become so....sometimes it's just that simple

 

[ksoehrlein]

And here is my answer to people who keep junk in the house for the kids - "WHAT? Are you trying to give them bad habits? They don't need that junk any more than you do!"

I love this. When our kids were younger, we were able to convince them that dried apricots were candy. Those days are long since passed, unfortunately! I think a lot of parents are like my DH. They buy the junk "for the kids" but they are really the ones craving it and the ones who will consume the lion's share.

I think a big factor in getting people to start making healthy choices is finding an activity that they consider fun rather than a difficult, tiring chore. (Don't you think there's something off-putting about the term "working out"?) Look at all the people who are doing Wii Fit now who were completely sedentary before they found a way to have fun while exercising. They're using their "play time" to do something active. How great is that? I just hope they continue to do it once the novelty wears off.

Also, having a goal beyond "just" general health and fitness can be a great motivator. DH and I were the "hypothetical" people you describe in the OP. We didn't even consider a formal exercise program until we suddenly became enamored of the idea of running RftT this year. We're now in Week 8 of Couch to 5K, and have been been motivated to make (not find) the time for our workouts now that our eyes are on the prize.

Off-topic, but... Panda, can you please explain what "YARC" stands for? I've read loads of your posts since I joined the WISH team a few months back, but I still can't figure it out!

 

[dsnyfan21]

I believe YARC stand for "you ain't right club", but I'll let Panda answer for sure. People will find the time to do their exercies or activities if they want to. It just takes doing it. Like someone else said, people are now doing Wii Fit and before that they didn't somehow have the "time" to do something active. Wow, how did that time magically appear, because it was something they REALLY wanted to do!!
I also think some people have this image of "working out" as like joining a gym and all of that when it could just be getting out there around your neighborhood and walking or riding your bike or swimming in the pool, but just on a more consistent basis. When those things don't require a whole lot of equipment or a special gym workout outfit. Sometimes doing something active may require someone to get up a bit earlier or something like that and people feel that that is their time and don't want to give that up. Some of those excuses are things I used to do, but when I finally made a decision after foot surgery to just get outside and not take waking in my niehgborhood checking out nauture for granted things changed for me.

 

[Steffwalks]

I'm not the Panda and have never played on on TV, but I did stay in a Holiday Inn once. YARC = You ain't right, club.

You know like when you tell people you are going to WDW and run a race....then they say, "You ain't right"! "Are you crazy?" "What are you thinking?" ect. Welcome to the club.

 

[ksoehrlein]

Glad to be here with everyone else who "ain't right." Living in one of the top 5 states for obesity and diabetes (or I guess that should be "bottom 5"), I really feel like the odd one out in my quest to lead a healthier lifestyle. I'm so glad the WISH board is here so I don't feel like I'm the only one out there!

 

[funwalker]

You guys are tough!

Some of us are not around others that encourage us to be all that we can be.

And then some of us need to learn to say no to others that put demands on what little free time we have.

I would say; Been There...I truly do understand that you have a full schedule and are tired after a long day, the drive home, getting dinner, and cleaning up...

But you do realize if you do not take care of yourself you will not be able to keep this up?

Would it be okay if we talked about your schedule and maybe I could make a few suggestions that would help you. And for goodness sakes Please do not feel like you have to change everything at once - little changes will make a big difference.