Good morning all! I'm going to have some super minutes/miles to add when I get back to work on monday (no internet at home on weekends). I'm doing the relay for life walk w/ my church tonight on top of my regular exercise routines.
Kem: I'm not a mom, so I can't completely relate, but I am a pro at squeezing exercise in. The first suggestion is to deliberately go out of your way when walking somewhere. For example, park in the farthest possible spot from the building you work in, that gives you 10 min each day of extra walking. If you have an option of stairs or an elevator, take the stairs. If you have to walk to someone else's work space, take the scenic route around the office. Also, there are lots of stretches and exercises you can do with your legs while sitting at a desk that help even if you don't think they are. As a matter of fact I often have my students dance in their chairs (while remaining seated) to get some of their extra energy out, and those would work too. I work my abs by sucking and holding in my tummy for a 10 count then relaxing for a 10 count (and repeat) during the day. Oh, have you tried to get your family on board w/ evening exercise? Even something as silly as dancing in the living room along to music on the radio works. (My mom use to do that w/ myself and my 3 sisters when we were growing up). I'm sure there are more you'll be able to think of. It takes a little imagination, but anything you do that is more than you normally do helps.
Good luck. I know you can do it.
1477-65= 1412
hikerchick , 03-23-2007 03:57 PM
canadian mom , 03-23-2007 08:13 PM
And I'm going to celebrate by going for a run in the nice weather! 
