Using Household Chores to Workout

Sunday, September 27, 2009

It's cloudy and humid today in Florida with a strong possibility of rain. Should I walk outside today? What happens if we get a thunderstorm? These are the questions I asked myself as I debated over how I was going to workout this morning. Then, there was the issue of time management due to a pile-up of household chores. Light bulb moment!!! Why not use my list of chores as a way to work out inside, in the air conditioning! So that's what I did. Boy did I work up a sweat! I worked for 140 minutes straight and my clothes were drenched. When I decided that I'd done enough for one day, I stripped down and put everything directly into the washing machine because it was too wet to go in the dirty clothes bag. I took a cool shower and treated myself to a shampoo and some scented body wash. After I was finished with everything, I sat in our recliner chair and looked around as I drank a 20oz glass of water. What a sense of accomplishment I felt! Yes, I felt tired but the house smells clean and looks great. I'm proud of what I did today and I exercised while I was getting the job done.

  

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PEGGYANNSCH 9/28/2009 9:25AM

GO GIRL YOU DID YOUR WORKOUT FOR THE DAY Report Inappropriate Comment

TBRANCH2 9/27/2009 9:37PM

Go, You!! Be careful hanging around with me...I could become contagious!!! hahahaha This is the only way that us "poor" people without gym memberships and exercise equipment are able to do our cardio minutes!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

POLYANASUNSHINE 9/27/2009 4:19PM

That is a great way to exercise and get your house clean. How did you record your fitness minutes? Heaving cleaning and the 40 minutes? Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 9/27/2009 3:40PM

cool......way to go!! are you creative or what! ! Report Inappropriate Comment

WOLFSPIRITS 9/27/2009 3:31PM

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DONNASUEE 9/27/2009 3:25PM

Wow - that is a great way to get your exercise. How nice to have the house all cleaned also. I hadn't thought to use the house cleaning as exercise. I do use the mowing as exercise. For you in FL I know it was nice to stay in the a/c instead of going outside. Report Inappropriate Comment

Polk County (Florida) Group's Sixth Team Walk

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Today our local team held it's sixth team walk! Nine people walked with our group today. We did two miles in about 40-45 minutes. Not a bad pace considering the heat and humidity! (It was 85 degrees and very humid) I love the way that the exercise combined with the camaraderie of Spark Friends makes me feel. The whole process of walking as a team is good for my body as well as my emotional support system. The time went so quickly because we're talking and getting to know one another. Before we knew it, we were through! Everyone liked it so much that we've already scheduled two more team walks. One for October 5th (a week day) and one for October 17th (a Saturday). I really look forward to these times of fellowship and exercise. I can't wait for the next walk!

  

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WOLFSPIRITS 9/27/2009 12:12PM

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PEGGYANNSCH 9/27/2009 8:02AM

I AM PLANNING TO BE THERE NEXT TIME IF NOTHING COMES UP.I HAVE TO TAKE ONE DAY AT A TI ME. I HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE 5TH OF OCT Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 9/26/2009 9:18PM

fantastic............ Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm Feeling A Bit Better!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

I'm happy to report that I was able to do my water aerobics class yesterday. I skipped the weights and kept the jumping up and down to a minimum and today I'm still sore but feeling much better. I had a medical massage on Monday and I plan to have one once a week for the next few weeks. It really made a difference. Tomorrow I'll go to water aerobics again - I took today off as a precaution. My doctor was right, heating the muscles and working them gently is very helpful. Tomorrow when I work out, I'll use water gloves. I won't do any weights until next week. The water is very healing and felt wonderful on my sore old body!

  

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PEGGYANNSCH 9/24/2009 7:50AM

I AM GLAD THAT THE WATER WORK OUT HELPS YOU. THAT WHAT I NEED GOOD LUCK Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 9/23/2009 5:58PM

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2CATS2LOVE1 9/23/2009 5:05PM

That is good you found water aerobics helpful to you. I wish I was there right now. Had a strenuous day at work. So very tired. To make matters worse, I have a blister on my toe. Ouch. Report Inappropriate Comment

WOLFSPIRITS 9/23/2009 4:47PM

GLAD YOU FOUND SOMETHING THAT WORKS FOR YOU. KEEP TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF!! Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm healing

Monday, September 21, 2009

I did my follow up with the doctor this afternoon. The ER doctor made me promise to see her today so I called Friday after I got home from the hospital and made an appointment. I wasn't as stiff this morning as I was yesterday. Yesterday I felt awful! Today, I started off my day with a medical massage which was very helpful and eased my stiff, sore muscles. Then I went to my doctor's appointment. The doctor said my neck, shoulder, hip, knee and lower back were all bruised (no big surprise there I could feel the bruises right away after the lady ran into the back of my car). She wants me to get a medical massage once a week and work back into my water aerobics class - starting tomorrow! I was a bit surprised at that but she did say to ease back into it so I'll be fine. If I'm not, she told me to call her immediately. I'm to follow up with rest and pain medication and either heat or ice when I get home after working out. Now that I have a plan, it will be up to me to use good judgement and moderation in my workouts.

  

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POLYANASUNSHINE 9/22/2009 11:43AM

So sorry to learn that you were involved in an accident. Very happy you were not seriously injured. Those muscles and tendons and all can really hurt. Take your Doctor's advice and take it slow and easy. Report Inappropriate Comment

L*I*T*A* 9/22/2009 10:06AM

so sorry to hear about your accident..............glad that there was only bruising??? so far????praying all heals quickly ..........blessings and hugs..................lita Report Inappropriate Comment

PEGGYANNSCH 9/22/2009 8:38AM

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LADY HIT YOU FROM BEHIND.I HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm Making Progress!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Today I completed my third day of water aerobics this week and I have to say that I'm making progress! I'm finding some of the moves much easier and I'm not as tired when I'm finished. I can feel the increase in my stamina and can see increased tone in my body. I'm enjoying working out and have made several new friends. It has turned out to be a big win/win for me!

  

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WOLFSPIRITS 9/19/2009 8:36PM

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AMYISSUCCEEDING 9/17/2009 5:30PM

Congratulations on making progress. I think that is awesome! Report Inappropriate Comment

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