I could use some help.....anyone?

I'm finding motivation to exercise a problem lately. I can still force myself to get on the treadmill (just finished jogging 10 minutes ago) but its becoming more of a chore the last few weeks instead of fun and I'm slacking off. Maybe its because I'm in maintenance and there is no loss, , maybe its this everlasting winter, or maybe its just that I'm bored...who knows. All I know, is I dont want to become complacent and stop exercising. So my thinking is that I need to mix things up and find some fun ways to keep moving. But more than that, I need to find someone interested in moving with me. So how about it...anyone interested? Unfortunately, I will need to keep it to daytime hours, as I need to be home with the kids in the evening but maybe theres someone else out there whos home in the day right now and would be interested.

Some things I've thought about.....

Dance - a lot of gyms and fitness studios offer Zoomba...this could be fun

Tennis - Here in Bristol, there is a common 1/2 a block from my house with tennis courts. I've never played tennis, but I would definately like to learn and think it would be fun!

I'm up for anything really.....once it warms up, I'll be doing a lot of swimming..Have I mentioned that I hate winter and cant wait for the warm weather!!

Anyway....any interest???

Hi Angela - I would love to do something with you but unfortunately I am stuck at work during the days!! If you are ever up for anything on a weekend, let me know. Maybe we can go somewhere that the kids can ride their bikes and we can walk even........

Liza

Hi Liza! 
I would love to get together with the kids! We'll have to make plans at the bowling alley on Saturday once we have the kids all together!

Hi Angela! About this weekend - I am definitely planning on coming bowling myself, but I don't think my kids are going to end up coming. My girls are 5 and 8 and they won't be able to bowl with the "big balls" if you know what I mean. When we go, we only go to duckpin bowling with them for that reason. I didn't realize when I said they would come that it wasn't a duckpin lane. I have a girlfriend of mine doing something with them so I can come, but I wanted you to know since I told you they would be there to play with your kids.

Hope to still see you there,

Liza

Most bowling alleys have kids balls that are lightweight. I just assumed that they had them there..but now I'll have to check into it. If that isnt the case, I might have to decline coming since they wouldnt be able to bowl!

I need some help as well getting motivated.   With not seeing any loss, it is getting harder and harder to stay on track.  I'm starting to look into YMCA's.  They seem to have a ton of great programs (including belly dancing- I soo need to tone that area!!)  I know we are at opposite ends of the state, but we have the same type of hours- I'm sue we could figure something out-  I miss ya girl!!

Hi Angela - I have been doing pretty well with my exercise since my surgery - doint 6 days per week but lately I'm just not feeling it.  I've been doing it but my heart is not in it at all!  Here's a few things I been doing to get a little more motivated

Reading on the tredmill.  I find when I have a book I feel like i'm doing two things at once, so psychologically it is very rewarding - weird huh.  I find that 45 minutes at 15% incline flies by.

Zoomba is great!  I've taken a few classes and if you can find one locally it is definately worth it.  It's fun and sassy - and we could all use a little sassy - it also activates hip muscles that you don't know are there.  I find that when I was doing it once a week I had a little extra swagger in my step.  Also the belly dance fitness DVD's are great. 

If you have cox communications the on demand channel has exericse TV.  It's under health and wellness and it is free.  You can pick from many different workouts if you want to try something different without spending money to find out that you just don't like it.

Did you know that there is family swim at RWU?  It's on Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 and it's $5.00 for a whole family.  Pool, sauna, hot tub - cheap spa day!  They also do community lap swim for adults but i'm not sure how much that is but i think it's cheap.
http://www.rwu.edu/athletics/recreation/aquatics/programs.ht m

Hope the link works!

Jen

 

Hey Jen, thanks for the tip on the Sunday swim at RWU!!! My kids love to swim but we don't have our Y membership anymore. This sounds perfect for us!!

Liza

Alexia!!!!!!!! How are you hun??? Seems like its been forever since I've seen you. We can definately get together. I dont mind driving or maybe we could find something in the middle? I'll look and see what I can come up with.

uhhhh im the same way.. i always excersice better and longer when i have someone with me! I think its because the time goes by quicker ALSO people motivate eachother ya know? How far is Bristol from pawtucket?