No Excuses Couch Potato!

I am a fan of the show "Biggest Loser" and "The Revolution".  The Revolution isn't that great, and I can't put my finger on why.  They do give a lot of good advice and relevant information for your life but the timing and segues are terrible.  Maybe I did just put my finger on it.  The Biggest Loser is just a lot of drama and inspiration.  If those people can run on the treadmill I certainly could.

"No Excuses" is the theme for this season of The Biggest Loser.  One of my most common excuses is that the gym is too far away, too expensive, or too inconvenient.   I'm considering abolishing this way of thinking.  There is a wellness extension in Meadville (30 minutes away) that is offering a program through my insurance.  They do your blood-work 2 times, have you meet with nutritionists and trainers over 3 months.  If you average going to the gym 3x per week your insurance covers the membership for those three months.  Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to me!  I am SUPER cheap, so it might work as good motivation.  My sister-in-law told me about it and is going to do it.  She lives across the street & works as a nurse so we could probably go together occasionally.

"If you sit on the couch you won't work out" was the message that resonated with me from The Revolution.  It's definitely true for me, and I've made a habit of it.  When I get up in the morning I make breakfast and eat it while watching "The Daily Show" on the couch.  Once I sit there all comfy cozy I never want to get up.  I need to stop doing this.  I don't think Jon Stewart is my problem, I could probably watch at my computer desk and be fine. 

The Revolution also suggested that I lay out my workout clothes and put them on right when I wake up.  I will be more likely to get going.  If I put all these tidbits together, they are telling me I should wake up, get dressed, have breakfast and go to the gym first thing.  I think it's a great idea. 

I'm really lucky in that I work from home and can make my own schedule.  Most people trying to lose weight don't have this luxury and use it as their excuse.  The least I can do is validate their excuse by being successful! 

I haven't sat on the couch today and it's 1:20pm.  I've filled BrickLink orders, eaten a delicious omlet and took a 45 minute walk.  I feel awesome!