Well I saw an interesting commercial this week that caught my attention. I guess Discovery Health has developed an exercise/diet program that people can do for free. The commercial features a woman exercising and she isn't rail thin!!! Haven't you ever noticed that exercise or gym commercials typically feature thin and extremely fit people? They don't really cater to the populations that need a boost in activity. I personally get turned off when I see a typical gym commercial because I don't want to surround myself people that still look good when sweating. I was happy to see that Discovery Health realizes that overweight people need to exercise and be included in advertising too.
My eating has gone well today and yesterday. I went to Hy-Vee today to get vegetables for salads. Baked a chicken breast and added it to the salad and yum! Exercise though...no go yet. I keep burying myself in work instead of taking a break and working out. And I appreciate your advice in an earlier blog Nicole. I just need to devote 15-20 minutes a few times a week and develop the habit of exercising so it doesn't seem so intrusive. I of course knew that starting slow and easy was key but neglected to utilize that knowledge. I also took another look at my finances today and the treadmill should be feasible. But of course I wonder now....what is the point of spending that kind of money if I'm not going to use the treadmill on a regular basis? I don't dare buy it and end up sticking it in a corner or pile stuff on it for storage.
Enough rambling for now....needed put some things in writing as I take a break from work.
2 comments:
I agree with you. Dr. Franke always called them Little Suzi Lycra's when we were in class (or maybe it was Paddy) and they can be very intimidating for the average person in need of gym time. Kudos to Discovery! I think you should move on the treadmill Jenny. If you spend that kind of money you'll use it. If not, I'll hunt you down and make you...or how about we just help keep you accountable?
I think we all feel the same way about those skinny beotches in the commercials. I would have no problem wearing a spandex bra and shorts if I weighed 100 pounds either. It's those skinny beotches that make it seem like losing weight is impossible and they make gyms look intimidating. I don't want to go work out in a gym when I would be surrounded my gorgeous, skinny women. I'm on the fence on whether or not I should encourage you to get the treadmill. I just don't want it to become something you told yourself you'd use but it turns out you just don't have the time and it gathers dust. I'm not saying you are the type of person to do that, I am actually that type of person but I'm just sharing my concerns. I think if you are spending the money and time to follow through with Weight Watchers you'd probably do the same with the treadmill. So that's my two cents.
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