That right, it's time for my fat ass to get back in the Frump-fighting, sponsored by Fussy (who is still in the Fight, despite having had a baby last week!)
I've mentioned before that my idea of exercise is doing arm-curls with my martini glass. I don't like to sweat, I don't belong to a gym and I'm too damn busy.
And then I got a new camera and Brad decided to play with it. And contrary to everything I have ever taught him, he actually took pictures of me, giving me photographic proof that I need to actually do something (as opposed to just bitching/blogging about doing something) and drop some weight. Of course, the pictures were quickly deleted, but the image remains in my head.
Solution #1 was buying an elliptical. When I DID belong to a gym, the elliptical was the one thing I enjoyed. Problem is: those suckers cost at least $600 (at least, the one I wanted!)
Solution #2: Brad promised me a WiiFit for Mother's Day. But then neither one of us thought about pre-ordering it and by the time we heard that there would be shortages, it was too late to pre-order and I didn't want him waiting 5 hours outside Target on his birthday (the day it came out) just so I could fake-hula-hoop my way out of obesity.
The ultimate solution? The neighborhood garage sale! I scored a halfway-decent elliptical for only $40.
So despite my deep hatred of all things exercise-y, I've been doing 40 minutes a day on the elliptical. I just have to get up at 5:00am to do it, but it gives me a chance to watch my new boyfriend Olbermann, who I now TiVo each night. By fast-forwarding through commercials, I cut 20 minutes off his show. When the show is over, so is my workout.
And somehow I've managed to put on 2 pounds with this routine....lovely (although it could be pre-TOM bloat....if it isn't, I'm going to have to kill someone!)
If you have been putting off starting an exercise routine, give the camera to your husband. Perhaps it will have the same effect on you (although hopefully you won't gain the 2 pounds)
Hey - wasn't that clever how I managed to combine a "catch-up post" with a FtF?
And now I'm heading to McDonald's......
It All Started With a Kiss
Let's hear it for garage sales - Woohoo!
Darla
They say when you start exercising you gain a couple pounds at first (water) but you will lose that as you continue on.
Valarie in AL
I have been getting up at 4:30 every other day to do an exercise program with some other ladies, and I have to say I have enjoyed it. Also when you start to build muscle it weighs more than fat. So that might be what it is.
Sandy (Momisodes)
Good grief..$40? I definitely need to get my butt over to garage sales more often. That's wonderful you've put in 40 min/day at 5am! Just getting up that early is something to be proud of.
everydayman
Did I hear someone say Garage Sale? ???
Go!!!!
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Randomability
I like the ellipitcal too. But We don'thave one here at home. Another good one would be a bicycle and get a trailer for the kids, if they're small enough.
Tara R.
Me and cameras taking my picture? Two words - Witness Protection. I HATE getting my picture taken. Good luck on the Frump Fight.
Joanna
I just started working out at the Y because I don't enjoy working out at ahome. I also use the elliptical, and put on 6lbs!!! But now it's going down again, and I've lost it all. it takes awhile, but we women gain muscle weight first.
Good luck!
Maria
oooohhh WiiFit!!!
daisybug
Work it, Girl!! Please share your results! I have been riding my bike and those weird muscles in my butt are sore.
Edi
You know I hate exercising too! I never thought I'd be one of "those people" who daily exercised and ate healthy to boot!
After 5 plus years of daily exercise I still hate it! Not as much - but I'd prefer to sleep in.
I find that as long as I'm consistent it works fine. Don't skip, don't give yourself excuses (at least during the first few months) for NOT exercising (I'm too tired, I have a headache). It's hard to get back into your routine once you are out of it - so the best thing is to stay within your routine.