Along this new journey I’m on (where I eat good things and
workout at least 5 days a week), I’ve realized that there are going to be days
when I just cannot muster up the spirit to drive to the gym and sweat for 40
minutes or pay $20 to take a butt-kicking class. I get really lazy.
Today was one of those lazy days. I didn’t even get out of
my PJs until 2:30pm—and that was only because I HAD to leave the house. I don’t
even think a house-fire could have gotten me back out in the rain and in my
car, especially to go to the gym. Just plain lazy.
I have decided, though, that my Saturday and Sunday laziness
doesn’t have to mean that I throw my whole routine out the window—I just need
to modify it a tad.
Netflix has a few workout videos streaming and I’ve tried
out a couple. There is only one that I really think is worth my time and
effort. “Crunch: Super SlimDown” is about 42 minutes (most others on Netflix
are around 15-20 minutes, which I don’t think is enough to truly make up for
not going to the gym) and really does give you a well-rounded, sweaty workout.
The workout is based around pilates and yoga and requires a large area and a
mat. I’ve done the workout a few times now and each time I’m sore the next day,
which is always a great feeling. I started this time with some jumping-jacks,
just to get the heart-rate going before the real workout started. It’s a bit
tough and probably not for someone who’s never done pilates or yoga—it has some
of the more complex moves—but if you’re in a mode where getting out of your pjs
isn’t going to happen, this is a great option. I definitely recommend it.
And, hey, I won’t lie…it took some mental convincing to even
get me to put on the video and move furniture and get my yoga mat, but I did it
and that’s all that matters.
I’m proud of myself that even though I was super lazy and felt completely
unmotivated today, I still managed to get off my butt and move my body!
Now, if only someone would pry this beer out of my hand. Oh well.
Cheers!
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