Average Jane’s Fitness Program

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It occurred to me the other day that I follow a very strict diet and exercise regimen. The diet portion consists of a Luna bar for breakfast every morning, followed by whatever strikes my fancy throughout the rest of the day. My exercise routine involves extended computer sessions at home and at the office, occasionally punctuated by a stroll across the room for some life-sustaining purpose.

Every day I take stock of my progress according to how my clothes seem to fit. Some mornings I feel a little thinner and I can get by with wearing something semi-cute. Other mornings I need all the camouflage I can get. I must expend, oh, dozens of calories a day wishing to be thinner.

The folly of this whole process was brought home to me last night in the course of a community service project that involved entertaining a group of children for an hour or so. I pushed a little girl of about three or four on the swings and caught her at the bottom of the slide for at least a half hour. By the time she tired of climbing up the ladder to the slide, my lower back was spasming enough that I wasn’t quite sure I’d be able to straighten up again.

I am getting entirely too old to keep up the "if wishing could make it so" physical fitness routine. There’s a yoga studio five minutes from my house, and I’m going to be there at 6:15 tomorrow morning for a Vinyasa class. (I’d go today, but I’m too out of shape for the advanced class they have at 6:15 on Wednesday mornings.)

Wish me luck!

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6 responses to “Average Jane’s Fitness Program”

May 25, 2005

Stacie

Jane–
I feel your pain. Each time I go to the store for a new pair of pants or shirt, I find that the size in my closet no longer fits. I chase my two kids around on a regular basis, but it just isn’t enough. Finding time and something that I’m willing to spend that precious free time doing is the battle I face every day.

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May 25, 2005

Pharmgirl

If wishing could make is so, I’d be a skeleton! Good luck on launching a new lifestyle for yourself…before you know it, it will be habit & routine!

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May 25, 2005

dp

Good show! Doing something is always better than doing nothing. Also, studies have shown that people that exercise in the morning are more likely to stick with it. However, don’t overdo for the first week or two, it’s a very gradual process.

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May 26, 2005

Keith

I’ve lost six pounds in three and a half weeks, by just cutting out the beer and eating less. It’s not been that big a deal either. The odd treat breaks the monotony.
Good luck with the yoga OM !

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May 26, 2005

Dorothy

If you need exercise, I’d be happy to loan you my kid on a regular basis. Chasing her has kept the baby weight and five extra off. I’m going to have to hire a new kid when she gets old enough to walk on her own!

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May 26, 2005

Jane

Thanks for all the words of encouragement!

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