Wedgie.
Duh, why didn't I think of this before.Instead of loafing about playing on my iPod during soccer practice, why not get off my ass and walk?
Not that speed-walking though.
I don't want to look crazy pumping my arms, and I always get like off-rhythm and look like Phoebe running in Friends.
Just walking at a brisk pace to get my heart rate up.
Burn a few Halloween Oreos.
(is my poop going to turn orange? that dye is dark!)
So I tried it one day at K's practice and I got a bit huffy puffy.
You know because my body is all, "what are you doing, shouldn't you be in bed playing Words with Friends eating Oreos at noon?"
And I was all, yes, but my muffin top is out of control and my pants hurt when I wear them.
So alas, I walked, a few laps around the field.
Last night we walked after eating Chinese food so I could drink wine without guilt while watching 30 Rock.
Today, another practice and 5 laps. Barefoot.
My shins are crying, but I felt good afterwards.
Minus the inner thigh chafing.
Note to self, wear longer shorts or you'll have to constantly dig them out of your wedge-ical area.
It's not very lady-like.
I know i'm late to the party when it comes to staying fit, but this is a huge baby step for me.
I've joined and quit the gym like 3 times.
And, I'm officially banned from buying Ab-rollers from informercials at 2am.
This is decent, I can do it, and I'm getting less huffy-puffy at it.
Stay at home moms don't get much in the way of pats on the back, so this is my own self-patting.
And after 12+ years at home, I need all the patting I can get.
So to recap: When your kids are in activities, burn calories so you can eat empty ones with wine and watch TV afterwards without guilt.
See and you thought you had to pay $60/month for a gym membership. You're welcome I just saved you money.
The End.
September 25, 2010 at 7:54 AM
So it's as if the Halloween Oreos never even existed! Brilliant!
I knew I liked you for a reason!
September 25, 2010 at 8:15 AM
I used to keep a 5 pound hand weight in my car and do little curls at red lights. :) It counts!
September 25, 2010 at 9:59 AM
And when your body learns to love it, practice will go much faster!
September 25, 2010 at 3:06 PM
Ha! I saw u walkining yesterday right? I would of said hi but I was sitting in the shade across the field! :)
September 25, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Heck, that's one of the reasons we got a dog in July. If I walk her every night, I don't feel so bad about not exercising in any other way, ever. LOL!
September 25, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Ohhhh, I like KT's idea above! I need to put one of my weights in my car!
September 25, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Lisa! How embarassing I was de-wedging near you! Sorry!! Man it was hot, hope you had an early game today, we had a 10:30am then headed to the beAch!
September 26, 2010 at 3:43 AM
Good luck to you with this! I hope it works out well for you, but now I just feel even guiltier about sitting here eating oreos and watching TV.
September 26, 2010 at 6:53 AM
I keep telling myself to run the track at my daughters soccer practice. I have yet to do it. I feel no guilt!
September 27, 2010 at 6:24 AM
My neighbor across the street and I have started walking together two nights a week (I walk on my own on other days). It's fun and it keeps us accountable...at least, until it starts snowing...
September 28, 2010 at 10:06 AM
With all the kids grown up or in college, I walk my dog early every morning.....and it's the best part of my day. Which really is saying something, don't you think?!
September 30, 2010 at 1:35 PM
Love this! And good for you to get moving. But I hear you on WWF and oreos. (Though I had to ban oreos from my house again -- too much temptation.)