EXERCISE FOR A BETTER ME

Well here we are at Wed. again. How is everyone doing on your program of A BETTER ME?

I have to admit that I did pretty good for the first few weeks and have lost 12 lbs. Then I got off track. Thankfully I have not gained any of it back. But, sadly I have not lost any more.

I know my eating isn't what is keeping me from losing weight. It's the fact that I don't exercise. I don't move much at all. I'll walk around from room to room as I go sit on the computer or go sit to watch TV. But, if I don't leave the house I really don't move much at all.

I am the best excuse maker as to why I don't exercise. I'm to tired, my body hurts or I don't have the time... then I saw this

Yes, it's funny and I did laugh but, then I couldn't get it out of my head. I know I need to exercise and I need to start now. No more excuses.

It seems through out the years people have always looked for the easiest and most lazy way to exercise.

Remember these machines? You would just stand there and the machine would shake you silly. I never could understand how that was going to make you lose weight.

To bad though because they made you laugh a lot. Plus, wouldn't it be great if you could just stand there, let the machine do all the work and look and feel super.

Oh this was a good one too. You could sit on it, lean up against it or just place your arm on it. The machine would roll around and again, without any effort, you were told you would lose weight and inches.

The truth was, these machine hurt!

I think the only thing anyone ever got from these machines were a bunch of bruises. Maybe that's why they are no longer around?

Now this little number required a bit more effort on your part. But not much. You would lay on the machine, either on your back, tummy or side. Then you would let the machine fold up and down.

I guess it's meant to be sort of like sit ups.

The truth is you just can't be lazy and get your exercise in. It's not going to work no matter how much you want it to. You must move, move, move.

I still think walking is the best way to lose weight. Go walking with a friend, a dog or even alone. You can go day or night. It's cheap and can be done anywhere.

I figure since I'm having trouble with getting on an exercise program, I'm most likely not the only one. Am I right?

So here is what I want to. I want to make a commitment to all of you that I will exercise at least 3 times this week. I don't know if I'll finally make it to the gym, do a work out tape or go for walks. But, whatever it is I will do it.

I also want to challenge you to do the same. We can start out slow. Make it for at least 1/2 hour and do it at least 3 times this week. You can even break up the time into 10 or 15 mins. a few times a day.

What do you say? Are you up to the challenge? Let me know if you are.

Come on! You can do this. We can do this together. Can I count on you to join me?