I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Atropa - May 02, 2013 5:09:03 pm PDT #29643 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Steph, register for a Roomba.

Go Vortex! That's great, and I especially like this thinking:

iI am believing that every bit helps, and I'm forgiving myself when I don't follow the plan.

I'm trying to trick myself into that mindset right now. Also, I caved and bought myself a Fitbit Zip, and have been pretty happy with it. It is motivating me to actually track my food, which is helpful.


Ginger - May 02, 2013 5:30:11 pm PDT #29644 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda

My current exercise program consists of taking up my water-ruined floor and dragging heavy bags of flooring to the curb. I have gotten to the Y twice this week, though. I am tired.

I think if I were going to do a squat challenge, it would have to consist of one squat the first day, two the second day, etc.


beekaytee - May 02, 2013 5:50:01 pm PDT #29645 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

My friend said that too, this morning, Ginger.

The challenge is all over FB, so I'm sure you've seen it. 50 the first day, 55 the second...progressing in hops (with some leaps) up to 240 by the end of the 30 days.

I'm wondering if I'm even capable of 100 squats per day, much less the final total...and yet, I'm handling the 50s okay.

We'll see.

What attracted me to this, above other "challenges", is that my strength has always been in my lower body and my backside is eNORMous. Bigger than ever in my life.

Plus, I can do the activity in front of my computer! I'm using the standing desk anyway, so it isn't even like I have to haul myself out of a chair.

Side note: why does exercise bother my dog? Seriously, I couldn't exercise in front of Bartleby at all. He's go into hysterical fits of flop-shed and fret his way into whatever I was doing, to a potentially dangerous degree. Cagney, the much, much less neurotic heir apparent is bothered too.

I hate to think that my natural state is near-death sedentary, such that any activity at all comes as a shock to anyone near. That may be the case, sadly.


sj - May 02, 2013 6:08:25 pm PDT #29646 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I want to do the squat challenge, but I could only manage twenty yesterday before my body reminded me how out of shape I am. So, I'm going to have to do a modified version.


meara - May 02, 2013 7:56:38 pm PDT #29647 of 30001

I did the first day of the squat challenge yesterday, but am not sure I"ll manage to do the second day today. :)

Go Vortex! That sounds awesome. I...have not made any lifestyle changes. If anything, I've been eating really badly lately--not just what I'm eating, but how MUCH--I keep stuffing myself silly, and I don't even know why.


Scrappy - May 02, 2013 8:02:52 pm PDT #29648 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.

I went to an exercise class today and it was VERY demoralizing to see myself in the mirror wall.


WindSparrow - May 02, 2013 8:43:34 pm PDT #29649 of 30001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Side note: why does exercise bother my dog? Seriously, I couldn't exercise in front of Bartleby at all. He's go into hysterical fits of flop-shed and fret his way into whatever I was doing, to a potentially dangerous degree. Cagney, the much, much less neurotic heir apparent is bothered too.

Ever try doing yoga in front of cat? I advise against it. Helpful is the thing that they are not.

Seeing y'all discuss the squat challenge and the other things you are doing, it makes me wish that I wanted any of the things I can actually get out of exercise.


Connie Neil - May 02, 2013 9:13:12 pm PDT #29650 of 30001
brillig

Ever try doing yoga in front of cat? I advise against it. Helpful is the thing that they are not.

"Why are you bending like that, Mommy? Can I strop across your face while you're down here? Oh, we're laying down now. Hey, your lower back makes a great nap spot!"


Burrell - May 02, 2013 9:22:31 pm PDT #29651 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I need a good class to motivate me, but since I LOVE my stretch teacher I pretty much have that covered. I'm now going 3-4 days a week for a 1 1/2 hour class and it's making a huge difference.


Cass - May 02, 2013 9:25:04 pm PDT #29652 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

I keep stuffing myself silly, and I don't even know why.

This has been my day today. I am not hungry but I still want to go eat something.