Yep…. I’m back on the erg.
When I was in Washington I realized that not only was my weight nearing a 5 year “high” but I was also about to go to my largest pants size ever. Although I’ve weighed more than this in the past, my shape is different since having Anna Grace. It appeared that I was nearing size 16’s in some pants.
I hate to exercise. I’ve been eating better although I need to decrease my serving size. So… this past week I’ve been working on that. Eat well but control portion size. However, there’s no avoiding the idea that if I don’t start exercising I’m not going to get too far.
So I started rowing again. I hate it. But, in truth, I hate all exercise. I don’t mind hiking but structured, disciplined exercise is awful and disgusting and boring and hard and sweaty and and and…. I hate it. But I’m doing it.
I rowed 2K a few days this week and then yesterday and today I’ve rowed 5K’s. I tried for 7.5K today but petered out at 5K. I’m sore. My arms hurt. I’m whooped. I know I need to do this. I hate it.
But…. I have been learning about knitting while rowing. I put my Elizabeth Zimmerman video in and I’ve been watching that while rowing. So… that’s my exercise version of “looking on the bright side”.
Ya know if I stick with this and don’t lose weight that I will likely be a tad irritable. Just sayin’.
My thing to help me lose unneeded weight and have a bit of fun is skipping. I always have my ipod charged and on, a water bottle and my inhaler nearby. I am not that great but I am getting better and I don’t feel like throwing up anymore. The only thing is that the slap of the rope against bare skin really smarts!
First, you don’t at ALL look like you are that size.
Second, you are cracking me up watching knitting while rowing. At least you aren’t ACTUALLY knitting while rowing…that would be dangerous, LOL.
So glad to know I’m not alone! (About the weight gain and the disdain for exercise!!) About the only thing I can tolerate is swimming…but that gets boring as well!!!
I absolutely HATE exercise – more than anyone. But, I have lost 160# in the past 3 years and have gone from 28-30 to a tight 14, ok 16. I still want to lose another 20#, but I absolutely refuse to exercise. The only thing that I would possibly do would be my Zumba (dancing) dvds that I have tried when I was really heavy and it knocked me on my butt. Now, I think I would have fun dancing all over the living room! If I could only knit and dance at the same time!
Darla – Detroit
I feel I have struggled all my life with this! My most recent weight loss is not the way to go! But before that I choose a valued person to “report” my weight to each Friday, that way I am accountable. In the past three years, I have lost 65lbs. I chose my daughter, she never had to say anything, but sometimes she would comment or encourage. Now, we report to each other. I know she would never tell another living soul, as I would never tell anyone. A week ago we were the same weight, Yea!!! I am 5’3″ and she is 5″8″, but I was still happy and I am getting lots of her old clothes. Take care and don’t be discouraged. I never beat myself up for a off week, just changed some behavior. I also went through plateaus…just keep trying!! (That’s what I told myself)
wow… lots of action your way! Great pictures! yeah, yeah, yeah… I hear ya about the exercise.
Keep up the work!! It’s worth it in the long run. I’ve been doing cardio and weights for almost two years now and it’s made my body look good. My toughest part is controlling the eating. I just ate three cupcakes this morning and I feel really guilty. But I know with the exercise it will stay off my hips. After awhile the exercise has become part of my routine, and I actually look forward to it (believe it or not :)). Goodluck!!!
Any chance you could get a Wi fit? I want one! Good job making it work though. Any HS reunions coming up…that was my freaking motivation. Forget health! Sigh. Completely shallow.