Extracting the Lazy Gene- 5 easy ways to get the lazy out
I must confess that is hard not to be lazy. When all your life no physical was required of you. For twenty three years of my life. I have been a couch potato. Now after twenty three years. It’s time to become active and fit. I am extracting my lazy gene.
1. JOIN A TEAM OR SOMETHING REQUIRING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR FUN.
Having fun makes you forget your exercising. All my life I have been obese. I was 150 pounds, 4 feet something entering middle school. In 2000 I entered high school weighing double that. Yes, 300 pounds at 5ft., 3in. That’s when all my middle school friends dropped the baby fat. Everyone was thin or fit. But my baby fat didn’t move. So I came up with a solution. Join something that requires physical activity. That first semester I joined AFJROTC. Every Friday we had PT (Physical Training). The second semester I joined the soccer team (weighing 350 lbs). Thank my parent for being natural athletes. For soccer we practice every day for two hours after school. We had two games a week for three months. Though I was big for a soccer player, I was fast and I was determined. I worked my butt of for my team. I did everything all the other team mates had to do. I gave no excuses. At the end of the season, I was 40 pounds lighter and down 3 pants sizes.
2. UNPLUG THE TV, COMPUTERS AND VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS (unless it’s a Wii)
Television is one of the worst and best inventions ever. T.V is a physical activity killer. Especially if you have certain shows you love. You have to let go of the television for a couple of hours a day. When I wake up I do not turn any electronics for the first three hours. In that three hours. I have organized my day, ate breakfast and had a quick work out.
3. CLEAN HOUSE
This one is good if you like a clean house, room or etc. You will be surprise how household chores works your body. When you sweep you’re working your triceps and shoulders. Plus a few other muscle groups depend on how you sweep. Mopping works your midsection and triceps. Vacuuming works your biceps.
4. FRIENDS & FAMILY
Challenge your family and friends. See who can lose the most weight within a certain time frame. Start a team with family or friends and join run/walk marathons. You’ll have fun, be active and it’s for charity. Have day where everyone goes to play softball, volley ball and etc. Go bowling with friends (see #1).
5. ADOPT A PET (PERFERABLY ONE THAT NEEDS TO BE WALKED)
Adopting a pet is great idea. You will save an animal from the pound, and gain a new friend. If you don’t want them to poop, urinate in your home, you have to walk them. A lot of animals like humans have bone and joint problems too. Bone and joint problems can get worse with age and lack of activity. So having pet can benefit both you and the pet. You will create a bond and better health.
September 16, 2009 at 9:07 am
Those are good ideas. Good luck with your goals.
September 16, 2009 at 9:09 am
Great ideas! As a family, we also firmly believe in #2 - no TV. My kids are 3 and 4 years old. We have ONE TV in the house and we keep it in the basement. Occasionally on the weekends we will go down for a special treat and I will let them watch a movie. I thought of another one:
#6. Find a transformation challenge, like body for life. If you’ve played sports in high school, you probably like competition - so competing to make the most change of your body may be just for you. You just have to make it a lifestyle change after the first 12 weeks.
Consistency is the key - you’ve got some GREAT ideas so far, I wish you the best of luck!
September 16, 2009 at 9:10 am
This is great stuff. And i’m proud of you for posting a pic of yourself up there at this weight. Something like that requires a lot of courage. I’ll be right here to congratulate you when you reach your goals
September 16, 2009 at 9:33 am
you seem to have your ducks in a row brother. you know it can be done. i’m sure you’ve seen so many success stories on this site alone that had the same starting point as you. every one of them had to say "no" at one point or another. i want to see you tear it up! i want to see you hit your mark! you have made yourself a goal. you have the heart to get there. no one can take that from you. day to day, you want it. let that fire burn. use that tool to let nothing stop you from success.
September 16, 2009 at 9:35 am
WOW. I didn’t expect so many post so soon. Thanks you so much for your support. There will be changes made.
September 16, 2009 at 9:42 am
Things to live by! Glad you wrote this blog, you keep up the great work! We are all cheering for you, and reaching your goal! And we all know that you can do this!
J