I'm lucky. I've always been flexible and sporty, I like outdoor activities, and I'm genetically predisposed to skinny-ness. (Also, 'good' hair and fabulous cheekbones. Obviously this means that my life is perfect and I'm always happy.) However, my work trousers and non-stretchy jeans are all now too tight to wear so Operation Get Moving has begun. (It was either that, or lay off the fudge. And that ain't happening.) The boys are thrilled and came for a jog with me last week. They sprinted off and left me in their dust, yelling encouragement over their shoulders, eventually lapping me on the jogging track.
And then I hit the promenade on the beach with a friend on Friday night. Bournemouth beach is well lit and there are lots of people walking, running and cycling in the evenings.
Winter Jogging Tips:
Once I get moving, I gradually want to move more. The last few months I've been sitting at a desk, becoming more lazy and tired with each passing week. It takes a huge effort to get home from work, change into comfy clothes AND THEN LEAVE the house again, when all I want to do is plop my tired butt on the sofa and think evil thoughts about washing dishes and folding laundry. It's cold, there aren't enough hours in the day and oh look, it might rain. The trick, for me, is to absolutely, immediately, instantly as I get in the door, change and get back out again, whatever the weather. I think, "Okay, just twice round the track" but once I'm out there I stay for long enough to get my heart pumping. And once I'm going, I throw in some yoga and a few glasses of water and ta-daa! I have more energy, and my body feels better. Maybe in the spring, I will be fitting back in to my clothes. I hope so anyway, because I hate shopping!
What are your busy-life keep-fit tips? (And no, "Lay off the fudge" does not count!)
Winter Jogging Tips:
- It's Dark. Wear reflective gear.
- Summer 'breathable' shoes are chilly, you'll need warm running shoes or seriously fabulous socks.
- Be careful in icy conditions, stick to approved tracks.
- Cold ears! Wear a headband or fluffy hood. Similar for fingers - gloves are a must.
- Don't dress TOO warmly. Start out a little chilly because soon you'll be sweating.
Once I get moving, I gradually want to move more. The last few months I've been sitting at a desk, becoming more lazy and tired with each passing week. It takes a huge effort to get home from work, change into comfy clothes AND THEN LEAVE the house again, when all I want to do is plop my tired butt on the sofa and think evil thoughts about washing dishes and folding laundry. It's cold, there aren't enough hours in the day and oh look, it might rain. The trick, for me, is to absolutely, immediately, instantly as I get in the door, change and get back out again, whatever the weather. I think, "Okay, just twice round the track" but once I'm out there I stay for long enough to get my heart pumping. And once I'm going, I throw in some yoga and a few glasses of water and ta-daa! I have more energy, and my body feels better. Maybe in the spring, I will be fitting back in to my clothes. I hope so anyway, because I hate shopping!
What are your busy-life keep-fit tips? (And no, "Lay off the fudge" does not count!)
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All I can say is this: if YOU are trying to get moving, I will try to get moving, too.
(Then we can both eat TWICE as much fudge.)
xoxo CGF
So good luck! With this you can eat all the fudge you want!!! =)
Swimming is excellent, and luckily we've got a pool round the corner too. But it's not my favourite thing. I get kinda grossed out and I swim along with my mouth tightly closed trying not to think about all the other stinky people...
I run some, do the yoga and always, always SHOVEL when the snow falls. That's the best work out. And cross-country ski. I do love that so much.