Sunday, January 13, 2008

Exercise

I made it to the gym both yesterday and today. Yesterday I had a one-hour workout while my son was in his karate class, and today I popped over for a 90 minute session after taking another son to a friend's house to play. On both days I split my time between the elliptical trainer, weights, core exercises (flatten that tummy!) and stretching.

I didn't get to the gym at all over the Christmas holidays, and I must admit that I have a problem with motivation. Once I actually haul my carcass over there (the gruelling five-minute drive that it is, and yes, I could walk/run, but the sidewalks are icy in places and it's bloody cold outside!) I really enjoy the workout. My issue is with getting myself out the door.

I have to say a word of thanks to FatMammyCat for providing the external motivation for me this week. This amazing person went from being a non-runner to recently completing a marathon. She encourages us, her "interwebby chumlies", to get fit but is not at all preachy. Thanks, FMC!
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fatmammycat said...

Ah darling, how sweet of you, but really I'm glad and if you're rocking the exercise it's all down to you and you alone. Well done.

January 13, 2008 at 2:44 PM
Canadian Girl said...

Thanks for dropping by, FMC. Your Saturday exercise posts really are helpful, so you truly deserve the credit. Thanks again.

I hope to continue the gym visits this week, as the work schedule and family commitments allow.

January 13, 2008 at 9:33 PM
Kim Ayres said...

I get worn out just reading about exercise...

January 14, 2008 at 9:18 AM
Canadian Girl said...

Kim, exercise is not on my list of favourite things to do, but I'm trying to develop good habits in order to maintain my currently good health.

Being adopted, my medical history is a giant question mark. My intent is to stay as healthy as possible in order to reduce the risks of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc. It doesn't mean I like it, though!

January 14, 2008 at 10:04 PM
SeaSpray said...

I have had a member ship at the Y for which I pay monthly and I never go. I went 2 times in October 06. Yikes! Nothing like throwing money away! I like to swim as I tore my meniscus twice and so low impact exercises. Actually I shouldn't be so hard on my self since I have achieved that. The sofa and computer chair give plenty of opportunity for low impact. ;)

Congrats on following through with your goals!

I have a friend who is adopted and she started a blog (nit public yet) in hopes of drawing in other adopted people.

January 15, 2008 at 3:20 PM
Canadian Girl said...

Thanks, Seaspray. Every day is a struggle to get motivated to go to the gym. I don't know why, since I enjoy the actual workout once I'm there. Silly.

I know many adopted people. Some, like me, are content and have no desire to search out their birth parents, and some have a burning need to do so. The only thing I wonder about is my medical history.

January 15, 2008 at 4:43 PM

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