The Thorn in my Side

Let's just put it out there, very few people like to exercise. However, I think even in this area I'm a high achiever because I really hate exercise. Heck, I hate to move much at all. Most of my hobbies are those things that don't require a lot of movement. I'm not a huge fan of sports or even being outside to do much more than sit in the shade. This is not a "I'm really fat" thing, it's been a life long problem.

In high school I was lucky enough to find two things I really liked to do, cheerleading and marching band. But after high school, there really isn't a place to cheer or march. I suppose I could cheer in my front yard or march around the block twirling my flag. HAHA! Wouldn't that be a hoot?! However, I'm not that bold.

So here I sit pondering what to do and trying lots of things that haven't worked. I think one of my big problems with exercise is that I get SO bored! I hate being bored. I'm one of those people who watches tv, does a crossword puzzle and reads websites all at the same time. My family prefers when I do nothing but watch a movie when we have family movie time and it drives me batty to just sit there. But I digress.

One thing I have learned is that not exercising is just not feasible. It's just not going to work. So now what??

In the past I have hired personal trainers. It hasn't worked because I get them wrapped around my finger and I wimp out. Not to mention it starts to cost a lot of money really quick.

I have tried things at home. I have tried the gym. I have tried buying equipment. I have tried just walking outside. I have tried having cute clothes, cute water bottle, cute shoes. I have tried a lot of things! Let's just say, it all stinks!

My eventual goal: Run a 5k. I think it is very do-able. I am not sure when. I'm thinking Spring of 2012. Once I get moving maybe I can try the couch to 5k program. I don't believe I could truly start that today. I would never stick with it.

However, I'm not there yet. First step has to be a baby step. Here's what I'm going to do... I love watching the Martha Stewart show. I have an exercise ball and some free weights and resistance bands so I am going to do about 1 hour of strength and stretch while I watch Martha.

I'm starting that today. I will do abs plus legs one day and abs plus arms the next. If I do that Monday through Friday I think it will work out pretty well. There may be some nights I don't get it done so I'm thinking if I shoot for 5 but make 4 that will work. To assess me in these I have found an Apple application. I own a Mac so I'm able to get aps from iTunes that work on my computer. But I think the androids have the same or similar aps. I'm not sure if you can get these aps on a normal PC but I bet there are websites that are out there that can help you out. The aps I'm using are called Daily Ab Workout, Daily Arm Workout, Daily Leg Workout and Daily Cardio Workout. I might try to do a little cardio with Martha, we'll see.

The second idea I have is to get an iPad 2 from Apple. Which I have been desperately wanting anyway. And use it to watch videos or tv shows while I work out. I love to watch tv and I will think of that, not working out. YAY! WIN - WIN!!! My favorite way to do things. ;)

The only problem with the iPad option is they are no where to be found! ARGH! Stupid Apple... good thing for them I can't be mad at them for long because they make such wonderful and fun products!

So in conclusion... I have to move and it's a huge thorn in my side because I don't want to do it!