12 Weeks to Summer

Posted by Harmony

Spring has just begun and now the count-down to summer has started along with how much longer I have until shorts and bathing suits will have to be donned again. So many of us make New Year's Resolutions to lose weight, exercise more, eat healthy, and to go to the gym. I think about these things on January 1st too but now is the time of year when I really start to get serious about it.
I do have a gym membership but it is really a way that I financially support my gym without getting anything else from it except the guilt for not going. I would love to have an hour a day to go to a Spinning Class or a run on the treadmill but I just don't have that much time in one solid chunk anywhere in my day.
I still like to stay healthy and active and according to this article from WeightWatchers.ca your physical activity quota does not have to be filled all at once. If you only have 10-15 minute stretches make the most of them.
Don't have 10 minutes to go and read the article? Here are some of the tips that you can use to get some activity in:

15-min brisk wake-up walk before breakfast
10 – 20-min walk with kids to school
15-min walk to buy groceries and carry them home in a back pack
10-min up and down stairs
20-min walk – park your car 10 min from work and fast walk there and back
15-min dance around the lounge (play some lively music and close the curtains!)
20-min swim at local pools
15-min vigorous housework – scrub, polish, and use lots of elbow grease!
15-min clearing leaves or raking lawn
10-min jog (once you can manage brisk walking for 20 min non-stop)
20-min playing in the park – frisbee, football, catch, etc
15 – 20-min home exercise DVD
15-min cycle to run your errands (e.g. trip to post office)

The next time my son wants me to take a picture of him marching, I am just going to say no and go marching with him instead.

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dexie said:

I am hoping for a 2 piece suit this summer. Stretch marks and all. I lost a lot weight after my second baby and still working on it for my 2 piece suit goal. :)

Posted at 07:08 AM, on March 28 2007

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Harmony said:

Go Dexie! This calls for a weekly motivational superwoman post!
I have 3 two-pieces and if you are brave enough to show of your mommy marks I will too.

Posted at 11:22 AM, on March 28 2007

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dexie said:

Cool, great idea :)

Posted at 02:19 PM, on March 28 2007

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