Day 2: Move Your Body And Reframe The Sweat | 30-Day Weight Loss-athon
Welcome to Day 2 of the 30-Day Weight Loss-athon! Today we get physical.
In future tasks we’ll tackle a heap of barriers to exercise – some organizational, some psychological, some completely bogus – but today we’ll just pick ourselves up and get going.
I suggest you read through the steps first, then take 10 minutes to move it, move it.
We only have 10 minutes, so you need to move fast, act quickly and stop over-thinking. Just throw yourself in. Ready?
What You Need:
- Comfortable clothes
- Comfortable shoes
- An umbrella if it’s raining
- Warm clothes if it’s cold
- An iPod with some motivating tunes cued up (optional).
Note: Check The (Regular-Sized) Small Print
Step 1
We’re going to go for a walk today.
You don’t have to walk fast. You don’t have to walk for long. You don’t have to find a scenic path. You just have to keep your legs moving and your arms swinging for 10 minutes. Around the block or up and down your street is fine (don’t forget to wave to Mr Grumplestein there on his porch).
If you’d prefer an alternative, choose one of these:
- Use a piece of exercise equipment you have at home, such as an exercise bike, skipping rope or mini trampoline, for 10 minutes
- Do a little circuit: 1 minute of running on the spot, 1 minute of walking on the spot, 1 minute of jumping jacks, repeat 3 times and finish with 20 sit-ups
- Put on a high-energy playlist and dance your heart out for 10 minutes.
If you feel resistance welling up, go read one of your post-its from Day 1.
Step 2
Accept that you will probably sweat.
I know some people hate the idea of sweating, so let’s reframe it from icky to positive.
Instead of thinking of sweat as something gross, uncomfortable or unpleasant, think of it as melting fat. When you feel yourself starting to perspire, visualize that pesky poundage liquefying and oozing out of you. How awesome! Just what you want.
Step 3
Tell your family you’ll be back in 10, grab your keys or close the door to the room you’ll be in, and off you go.
Check in!
And you’re done! How does that feel?
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See you tomorrow…
I’m having to postpone this one as I’m fighting an intestinal bug. Will try later.
I must be a day behind, didn’t get this til 6:47 pm. Will be dancing tomorrow bright and early.
I must be a day behind, didn’t get this til 6:47 pm. Will be dancing tomorrow bright and early.
Walk 45 mins to 1hour 4x per week, 3.5 to 4 miles. Need to change up routine to ramp up weight loss. Seem to be on a plateau, suggestions?
Walk 45 mins to 1hour 4x per week, 3.5 to 4 miles. Need to change up routine to ramp up weight loss. Seem to be on a plateau, suggestions?
Does being pulled in 15 different directions and not having a chance to check my email for today’s blog count? Yeah, I know it doesn’t. But I am here.
Does being pulled in 15 different directions and not having a chance to check my email for today’s blog count? Yeah, I know it doesn’t. But I am here.
I’m debating between popping in a Leslie Sansone or bringing the daycare kids (who are a little not feeling well) on a walk outside. Decisions, decisions!
I’m debating between popping in a Leslie Sansone or bringing the daycare kids (who are a little not feeling well) on a walk outside. Decisions, decisions!
After 1 hour of water aerobics at 6.45 this a.m. I read the post that today was a moving day. So, would my water aerobics count along with my hurried trip through the mall on a mission? BTW, I am still working on my 20 reasons I want to loose weight. Anyone else having trouble….. I could use some help. Only a couple more to add.
After 1 hour of water aerobics at 6.45 this a.m. I read the post that today was a moving day. So, would my water aerobics count along with my hurried trip through the mall on a mission? BTW, I am still working on my 20 reasons I want to loose weight. Anyone else having trouble….. I could use some help. Only a couple more to add.
Congratulations to everyone on exercising and walking today. Remember you are beautiful regardless of how you look. Your striving for a better you which will come in time. You will ascertain your goal of being self confident; having more energy; and always a happier you. With your dedication and perserverance you will succeed. Continue to post each day to make yourself accountable. I’m proud of you all. YOU CAN DO IT. Good Luck!
Congratulations to everyone on exercising and walking today. Remember you are beautiful regardless of how you look. Your striving for a better you which will come in time. You will ascertain your goal of being self confident; having more energy; and always a happier you. With your dedication and perserverance you will succeed. Continue to post each day to make yourself accountable. I’m proud of you all. YOU CAN DO IT. Good Luck!
As a nurse, in a fairly busy family practice office…. I walk walk walk all day rooming patients then at lunch time…. I take care of 2 rambunctious boxers….running around the yard like a chicken with its head cut off playing ball… then back to the office to walk some more SOOOOOO since none of that counts because it is a daily activity….. I believe that I am going to unearth my ten speed from the garage and start biking! Does the unearthing count? he he
As a nurse, in a fairly busy family practice office…. I walk walk walk all day rooming patients then at lunch time…. I take care of 2 rambunctious boxers….running around the yard like a chicken with its head cut off playing ball… then back to the office to walk some more SOOOOOO since none of that counts because it is a daily activity….. I believe that I am going to unearth my ten speed from the garage and start biking! Does the unearthing count? he he
I have an old stationary bike in my room. If nothing else, I do ten minutes on the bike at various paces while watching a DVD.
I have an old stationary bike in my room. If nothing else, I do ten minutes on the bike at various paces while watching a DVD.
Done!
Done!
Done!