Day 13: Get Organized For Exercise | 30-Day Weight Loss-athon
It’s time for Day 13 of the 30-Day Weight Loss-athon.
All tasks in the 30-Day Weight Loss-athon are adapted from the 52 Weight Loss Missions program.
Read the steps first, then take 10 minutes to complete them.
Move fast, act quickly and stop over-thinking. Ready?
What You Need:
- Pen
- Paper
- Phone – in case you need to make calls
- Internet – in case you need to do research
- iTunes – if you want a workout playlist.
Step 1
On Day 5 we selected an exercise. Over the next few days we’ll remove obstacles – practical, physical and psychological – that stand between you and your activity.
We’ll make the path of least resistance one that leads directly to your bike, walking route or skipping rope.
Today we’ll start by getting everything organized.
So first, let’s get all our exercise ducks in a row.
For the exercise you’ve chosen, or any exercise you’d like to add to your routine, do you need to:
- Join a gym?
- Pay fees at a dance studio?
- Enroll in a course of swim sessions?
- Register for boot camp?
- Engage a personal trainer?
- Hire, buy, pick up and/or install exercise equipment (eg treadmill or cycle)?
- Choose a path for your run/walk/jog/cycle?
- Create a motivating playlist?
- Tee up an exercise buddy?
Whatever actions you need to take to set yourself up for exercise, make a list of them now.
Step 2
Next, systematically work your way through your list and do each item.
Push past any resistance and do the tasks you may be tempted to put off – you’ll be very glad you did.
Check them off as you go.
Check in!
And you’re done!
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See you tomorrow!
I *think* I’ve already done this one…..I chose a Wii workout every other night. The tv is set up in the bedroom, the disc is easily accessible, I have enough room around me to exercise, I’ve set a time to do it, and I’ve asked hubby and son not to disturb me during that time. Not sure if there is anything more I need to add?
I am planning to buy a work out machine today that I have wanted for over a year and kept putting off. It’s cold & very wet outside so walking or riding is out for me until my yard dries out. Hoping to get to working on the new machine this weekend. Boys off to school in less than an hour which means dance time for me before heading off the mountain for the day!
I do have the gym membership but have really wanted to get outside and enjoy the nice weather. So I have been doing some longer walks and on other nights I have done some jogging/walking. And now that I see my sister Luanne is tuning up their bikes we may have to do the same and do some biking trips together this summer.
This week has been a tough one- colds have prevented most of us from sleeping well and I’ve been up with one of my boys nightly. However, I upped my caffeine a little, that vice I’ll tackle another time:-), and pushed through the 3pm energy slump to workout. With the 21 day habit mentioned below, I’m hoping by next weekend that some of these daily challenges will become old hat.
I already have everything in place that I need for exercise: good places to walk, comfortable clothes & supportive shoes, an elliptical or music for dancing in inclement weather, motivation, and the exercise habit! So I’m ready to go!
Time to update my MP3 with some catchier tunes to up my pace!
This post inspired me to work out today. It was the push I needed. Thanks.
Exhaustion is my main obstacle. Once I get out the door I’m alright.
I love these daily challenges. Really gives me a new perspective on things. I’ve been working hard at being more active too, than I have lately.
Getting the bicycles tuned for a long ride tomorrow, and more after that.
I joined a gym several months ago. I was very faithful and had lost 13 pounds…Until the last two weeks! So, I’m up and going to workout in the morning with my Mom. We finally found something we like to do together.
Walking path planned. That extra piece of equipment that’s been in the garage is coming into the living room! And I found my missing mp3 player – will record my playlist tonight after work.
Since my husband and I decided to do the elliptical together in the evenings we moved it to the livingroom so it is harder to ignore or forget. 🙂
Stationary bike is jacket and afgan free! Swept around it and have it pointing toward the tv to watch whatever I dvred last night! Doing this one small step at a time makes it so easy and motivating. Thanks you MC.
So I have already decided that I’m going to walk, I’ve decided that unless the kids need to go I’m going to walk up and down the hills in my neighborhood for a more difficult walk or go up on the mountain trails. I’ve decided I won’t stop until I’ve walked at least 30 mins but preferably 3 miles. I have two walking buddies one who I totally depend on and one who is new to our little group starting next week. Right now I thing my main obstacle is pushing past the 3 set days we walk, and going above and beyond on my own. The desire is there but the motivation is not. Otherwise I feel pretty good about Step 13.
I have a smile on my face after reading today’s mission. I have a treadmill and a cross trainer and a weights machine plus a pool but its a tad cold for that one. so far due to injuries I am only using the treadmill but so far today have got past 13000 steps on the pedometer and resister chips when everyone in the coffee shop at lunch had them. I have lost a kilo since Tuesday and feeling very positive. I have to say, checking in keeps me honest.
Don’t need to do anything new, just keep up what I’ve started.
2 big obstacles for me right now are – kids, and sleep. I have 9 kids that need my attention, and because I teach music lessons every afternoon I feel so guilty leaving again to go to the gym. Not trying to make excuses – just saying it like it really is. I’m terrible about getting to bed on time because there’s always so much to be done, and my 6 month old baby is still waking up at night. In order to make this work I have to make bedtime a priority. If I can get to bed earlier it will be much easier to get up early to exercise. If I’m up before kids are up I won’t feel guilty leaving them.
Part of this is already in place: dvd in machine, work out clothes in the same area. Minor obstacle: cleaning out garage enough to get to and use elliptical on rainy days, and creating a play list for elliptical workout. New: Major obstacle – hubby wants to walk at 6 am! — I am not (and he’s really not either) a morning person. Here’s my opportunity to gain for myself and help him too — so, I’ll give it a try. Wish me luck!
I have this one! Workout clothes right down to shoes ready the night before, get up download my bodybugg, take a 3-6 mile walk (depending on how long my at home work out will be) get home wake up hubbie, do our P90X workouts together, drink my Shakeology, computer time, & then shower, & off to work! I am loving the structure of my morning routine!