With the New Year comes a national obsession of trying to get back into shape. As if our bodies forget that we don’t exercise before January 1? I’ve found that some people keep up a routine for five weeks (beginning in January) and then stop the rest of the year. I, on the other hand, have a more consistent approach to trying to stay in decent shape. A rather lame one, but one that works for me. You see, I exercise so I can feel good (and essentially, eat more). If I don’t work out at least three to four times a week, my husband says, I act like something that rhymes with “switch”. I can’t help it. I enjoy eating and I have to find a balance. But when I open my door and it is pitch black, 25 degrees and my driveway is a sheet of ice, I have to resort to my lowest, lamest calorie-burning denominator. Running in place. And a few floor exercises. My kids have found me in my room, running in place while watching 30 Rock repeats many a morning. My son will clap and jog around the room, saying,” Come on, ladies, you can do it.” My daughter will do leg lunges, saying, “Feel the burn, girls. Feel the burn”. At this point, I can’t stop giggling, but at least I’m doing something. I do venture outside and go to the local YMCA too. I like to jog with my overgrown puppy dog and go to the occasional Yoga class. I’ve done a couple triathlons over the past decade, but I’m not obsessed. Let’s just say I was the only woman to finish the Danskin triathlon riding a mountain bike with a kick stand. OK, so I got the bike off of CraigsList during the recession. It’s all good. Just do what works for you.
Running in Place
29 Wednesday Feb 2012
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chickymara said:
Have you been playing Jane Fonda for your kids? I need to get that kind of determination. I keep falling into the ‘I’m to busy’ or ‘I’ll do it later’. I find I’m really tired if I don’t exercise. Therefore, lately, I’ve been really tired.
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Jackie said:
You’re a stitch (and an inspiration) Corrin! I’m so trying that soon!
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corrin said:
I run in place with the Wii Fit! It’s amazing how many calories it burns. (But if I go outside to run, I can’t make it down the block, so I don’t think it’s quite the same. ha.)
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Jackie said:
Thank you for this. I can totally relate!
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Middle State said:
I used to run in my basement when I couldn’t afford a gym membership! My body feels physically terrible when I stop exercising.
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Jackie said:
Thanks, Lori. It’s an embarrassing habit, but I guess you could say I’m dedicated! Too funny. And, Veronica – thank you!
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veronica lee said:
My fingers are the only parts of my body that exercise (typing while blogging!)
You inspire me!!
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Lori Lavender Luz said:
That’s impressive — sounds like you are very dedicated! I love yoga but I don’t have the discipline to do it at home.
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Jackie said:
You gals are too kind. My kids giggle when I run in place, remember. My husband too. But it helps keep me sane, what can I say? THankfully, I have a sense of humor. I have also started taking Pilates, which helps me mix it up a bit! But have no fear, I am still a die-hard chocoholic and stress eater!!!!!!
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Diane D. said:
Love it! I don’t think I could ever run in place for any amount of time. I haven’t done a triathlon, but I just started running last June. I unfortunately understand the love of food and the necessity of having to exercise. I admit I stare at the menu and rethink it many times because everything sounds so good! 😉
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Jennifer said:
I need to take some inspiration from you.
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