My 10 Day Fitness Plan

At some point in life, most of us have one of those "oh no" moments when we realize that it's time to shape up.  For me, it was in the coat room at church one wintry Sunday morning. I bent over to unzip my dress boots and felt my eyes bulge from the pressure of a too-large abdomen being squeezed like a coke can in a trash compactor.

I realized it was time to face the facts head on. There comes a day our bodies just start heading south whether we like it or not. I didn't!  The more I thought about, the more I realized it boils down to three basic choices: ignore it, whine about it, or get busy and do something. I chose to do something.

Here's my little 10 day fitness log to show just how serious I am about getting back into shape...

Day 1
Took the dog for a walk.

Need to remember to swap the leash from one hand to the other several times tomorrow. Right arm is 3 inches longer than left

Day 2
Offered to baby sit a two-year-old. I figured keeping up with a mini tornado would be a great fitness guage.

No wonder the Mom has that "please rescue me" look in her eyes!

Day 3
Walked through the supermarket parking lot. 

Don't know how many steps I added, but seeing the "Humpty Dumpty"  version of me reflected on the sides of all those cars had a psychologically motivating impact.

Day 4
 Bought a new pair of running shoes.

Not sure I'm ready to start running, but remembered the bulging eyes scenario and figure if I bend over and tie and untie them a few times a day it should have some sort of effect.

Day 5 
Made desert for my friends.

I don't get as many calories when I just get to lick the spoon.  Plus, I'll look thinner if my friends get fatter.

Day 6
Took a nap.

I read a new study that say American's don't sleep enough and that it's causing  weight gain... quite a few facts to back it up so I figured I'd better take it serious!  

Day 7
Worked on balancing my diet.

Not sure if a cookie in each hand counts as a balanced diet though!

Day 8
Pinpointed several sources of stress.

Stress releases chemicals that stores calories at fat... wonder if that will hold up in court should I actually take the writer's advice and try to eliminate the sources? 

Day 9
Went to amusement park and played one of those crazy "dance/jump on the squares" games with the kids. 

Figured that if I passed out during the game the doctor would put me on a diet and that will make the whole process a lot easier, right?

Day 10.
Laughed
 
The wise man said laughter is good medicine. I also kind of figure it's the perfect fitness indicator - when the jiggle factor declines I'll know I've reached my goal.