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 keep reading these, but I’m not doing much moving 🙁 I’ve gotta get my butt in gear.
trying to walk every day, and enjoying it, will make walks longer now that I am getting quicker, and vary my walk.
Finally taking advantage of our gym membership! My blood sugar is dropping already 🙂
Need to pick up my bike trainer and set up. Then need to wake up and use in the mornings.
Home gym is getting cleaned. No excuse not to exercise even if I blow off the non-home gym.
Since I’ve already started, I guess there are no obstacles!
Already installed the treadmill on the 52 Missions Program, so I downloaded some podcasts to listen to while I walk.
I think I need a reminder and a timer for my dancing exercise. I either skip it when I’m busy or do it for less than 30 min.. so I just need to find the ideal time of the day and set a timer..
I have got my path and a beautiful exercise partner, two great personal trainers, Jillian and Bob, (dvd’s)! LOL! So, Let’s get it started! Let the FUN begin! <3 : ).
I had to take the kid shopping for a birthday gift after her dance class today. That meant I wouldn’t have time to run so I ran (with a friend) during her class and went to the store stinky.
I’ve made my appointments in my calendar for my walks and pilates sessions. Playlists are done.
been working out every morning and walking half and hour at least every day all month.. but… this morning.. I just didn’t.. I couldn’t get my head to do it… but tomorrow is a new day.
On night shift this week, but have exercised to plan, despite the lack of sleep…rest day today though!
I have my schedule set in my calendar and my workout buddy is my son and we have our Just Dance video already in the Wii. This daily email from you is a great motivation tool though I must say 🙂 Thank you!
I do OK walking outside but need an indoor plan for icky weather. I suppose I could climb up and down my basement stairs but that might get a little boring.
Checking in. I have a gym membership but have to wait till Tuesday to renew it. There are exercises at home I can do in the meantime…I just have to DO them!
Oh, this is perfect! I have always wanted to try belly dancing, it is supposed to be a great form of exercise. My friend and I are going for a free lesson today, I will sign up for classes. 🙂
I already go to the gym 3 days a week (that was a feat on it’s own to get back to doing) but needed a push to do something the other days. So, today, I rolled my exercise bike into my bedroom and hopefully that will encourage me to hop on it on my non-gym days!
I have been really lazy this week and haven’t done my exercise. Also been a bit naughty with the easter chocolate so I am confessing up here so you can give me a little slap. Luckily I haven’t put on any weight just stayed the same. I am annoyed at myself but I will get back into the right head space where I need to be. Have been feeling a bit tired so then it is really hard to push myself to jump on that cross trainer. Blah my whinge is over, I shall suck it up and move on 🙂
I’m working on getting moved to a gym closer to me. Currently my membership is for 3 days a week but I’m thinking I might want to make it 5 days. Before I change that though I’m going to work on getting a workout buddy.