State of the union
It’s been a rough week. Again, it’s not like I’m eating everything under the sun. It’s just that I’m off plan and eating the wrong things at the wrong times. I’m getting energy surges and energy lulls. I’ve gotta deal with the ex tomorrow and I’ll have the kids this weekend. The kids part is good. I miss em like crazy.
I miss my treadmill. I just think an elliptical would be much better for me. I was just getting to the point where I was wanting to start running a little bit. At my size, that’s gonna tear up the best treadmill. Not being negative, I’m just being realistic. An elliptical would work different muscle groups and I could always just go outside for the walking. Well, once it gets back up closer to freezing or maybe just a little above. =)
So, I can either buy from a small selection of ellipticals at my current weight or lose 20 pounds and buy from a much bigger range. I’ve decided to make it a goal/reward thing. Lose the weight and I get a new toy. Yay!
So, current plan. I’ve measured out a path through the house. It’s not a huge one but it’ll do. One time through and back is a lap. Ninety-one laps (if I measured it right) is a mile. I’ve gotta go over my numbers again, but it’ll do for now.
This is where the kids are gonna come in handy. One of their favorite games has always been running in the house with Dad. We used to play it in the toy room.( It’s bigger, but it’s also still storage for now.) We go 1-2-3 and run, run, run to the end. I make a huge presentation about it and then take off back when they aren’t looking. Yeah, I play dirty. Most of the time we end up in a pile on the floor. I play real dirty sometimes and tackle them. (Important Dad tip: Kids love body slams and helicopter spins. Yeah, they laugh and giggle. But, I assure you, those are the laughter of fear and giggles of respect! )
I just remeasured. It’s a go. I really doubt I’m gonna do a mile with the rugrats. These things tend to degenerate into a free for all. Little savages aren’t called ankle biters for nothin’!
It’s gonna be a good year. honest.
Kevin
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That sounds like a plan! My apartment is so small it would probably take 1000 laps…good luck this weekend. Enjoy your kids…try to make the best of dealing with the ex….Good luck at weigh in on Saturday
Stay postive. You can do it. Have a great weekend with the kids… Also i prefer the elliptical i burn twice as many calories then i do on the treadmill.. I hope you get your “new toy” soon. I wish i had one, i use it at the gym. When i first got on one, i felt like i was gonna die and it was not even 2 minutes yet, I was on it for 62 minutes last night. It gets MUCH easier. i really like it now, THe first 5 minutes are the worst.
You have a great attitude, Simply fantastic! My 7yr old daughter thinks its funny that she can ride her bike faster than I can walk. And remember do your homework before buying that Eliptical. I used to do one at the gym had no problem using it 45/60 minutes but bought one for home and am now selling it and its a good one. anyway keep up the great work.
what a great dad!!
i think even if you don’t get the mile in before the munchkin pile up begins, some is better than none!
good luck reaching your elliptical goal!!
I dont even know you & I am motivated to make some laps with my kiddos! EXCELLENT!