D and I have recently come to the conclusion that we are very out of shape. I'm not saying we're fat (although D is less than thrilled with seeing himself in the Japan pics because he seems to think his gut is shaping up quite rapidly), but severely out of shape. Running around Japan (and more accurately, dragging my ass up more stairs than I'd seen in the past four years) certainly brought it to my attention. Shit, even taking the stairs at work is an effort. Flipping channels almost wears me out.
Realizing this is neat and all, but we're also...well, let's just say severely lacking in motivation. And if you know me, well you know I'm awfully big on rewards. Got up this morning? Hey, you deserve Starbucks. Got through your workday? Hey, you deserve that bottle of wine (preferrably not consumed entirely in one night). So I thought if we could be motivated enough to work out and achieve some sort of goal (yes, a real goal, but also realistic), then maybe we could go to Thailand next February for our vacation without feeling superindulgent. This would probably have to involve my Cookie Factory benefits, since flying to Thailand is FUCKING EXPENSIVE. If you get the drift.
Ah, but then I started to think: what if only one of us is really motivated and the other totally slacks? Knowing us (ok, me), we'd (I'd) still be all "Well, that's good enough." So I came up with Plan B. If D manages to exercise and reach his goals and I don't, he says he wants control of the Netflix account for three months. That would almost definitely get my ass up at whatever hour of the morning. Don't believe me?
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
I rest my case.
If it's the other way around, I just threatened something like six events in three months, including opera, seeing the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and some local theatre. Honestly, this doesn't frighten him (much). The prospect of controlling the Netflix is far more enticing to him. And gee, ideally, we'd both reach our exercise goals anyway. Shah right. Now we just need to find somewhere to actually work out...
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Do aerobic stuff, buy a dvd and do stuff around the house, both of you are pretty small framed to begin with, I doubt it'd take much to get you slimmed down once you get the metabolism up a bit.
Not a bad idea. I usually have to force myself to go somewhere, which is kind of fucked up considering I hate people. But if I confine myself to the house I get distracted, lie on the floor and play with the cats. And then I get the wine out. And watch TV...it's a problem, as you can see...
But I might try the DVD thing. It is cheaper and all...
We've had this problem for a while, the no motivation, the wanting to do something, but never doing it. I should threaten the netflix thing. Hrmmm...
The most consistant thing we've managed to do is ride an exercise bike. It's ugly, it takes up our living room space, but we're not allowed to watch our shows/movies for the night unless we've ridden the bike for 30 minutes or more. Plus having the tv on while your legs pump away is a good distraction from the actual exercise.
Walking in the evenings we've also managed, but not as consistantly due to our neighborhood.
I agree, you two shouldn't have a problem, just need a little something to boost the metabolism back up and get the heart pumping!
ahaha.. i am still laughing. you are so friggin' funny..
Triana: Not a bad idea...normally I'd be all, well, the bike interferes with the sound of the TV...but I guess that's what the volume is for...I was thinking about getting a jump rope but then we can count how many things I destroy. I guess there is always the sunroom.
Blanco: I'm glad! Every day seems like an off day.
You do need to pick things you're not going to get really intense about. Like say Lost, which is complete crap this season, or Heroes which is just good fun. Yeah, for those things I'm serious about and don't want interruptions, the bike isn't the time.
Also, with all the crap tv ending for the summer, I'm running out of bike time!
We are in a similar predicament but I think our motivation is less than zero. Way less. Oh, to get the ass in gear! Why is it so hard? We are hoping to do a lot of hiking this summer...but we say that every summer.
Nice movie picks.
Tri: Damn, gave up on Lost at the beginning of season 2. That show is the biggest cocktease I ever saw and it just wasn't worth it. I think Desperate Housewives would be perfect for a bike...
Vel: To be fair I can tolerate them from time to time (those awful movies), but I'd be terrified not to be at the reins!
And I've met your two children. I think you get enough of a workout!!!!
Ha! I love your motivational bet scheme. D's apparent taste in movies(no offence D)would def get me off my duff.
I know that "joy of exercise" bullshit isn't going to get my ass out of bed. I need FEAR.
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