I usually revolt against New Year's resolutions. But this year, I will try to get more regular exercise. This is only partly because this blogging thing compels me to sit on my ass for long periods of time. It also makes me feel better. (The exercise, not the blogging...although...) And it lets me eat more. And sleep better. And look better.
See where I am going with this? This is the big sell. To myself. (Caveat to self: no more gym memberships, ever. I know myself better than to put that much money behind my resolutions. I also know that if I have to drive anywhere to exercise, the life expectancy of that plan is very short.)
I have an elliptical trainer-cum-clothes rack which adorns my office and is reading over my shoulder as I write this. For several months this year I was faithful about using it. Then I went to Scotland and broke the streak. Once the streak is broken, it is all over. Then the holidays came. You can see where this is going.
I have a similar fear (superstition?) about taking a break from blogging, but that's a different issue.
Actually, I have started getting back on the elliptical the last few days. Playing music helps, and I can get lost in it for a half-hour.
So my resolution is this, and I state it here in hopes that making it public will cement my pledge. I will use it for 30 minutes every day that I don't work more than ten hours. This means I should use it most days. If I don't, I will do 30 minutes of something else that counts as exercise.
Wish me luck.
I also HAVE to get off my behind and do more exercise. Today I gave my sweetheart my jar of 'chocolate treats' and asked him to put it way up in a high cupboard that I can't reach with out getting the stepstool.I added that it would be nice if he would leave just ONE piece of chocolate out every day, so I wouldn't feel deprived.I did go to curves for a while, but after a while having to drive there got to be a drag.
Posted by: keewee | December 29, 2005 at 08:37 PM
re: ellipticals. Yeah, I had one of those. Total backseat driver whenever I was on the computer. Plus it wasn't supposed to be for me in the first place. So to Craig's List it went. I will be ditching the car three days a week this year because I have to be in the real world to enjoy a walk. I am funny that way.
Posted by: idle hands | December 29, 2005 at 10:36 PM