Exercise

Gas prices are just going higher and higher. In fact you have to choose - a treat or a tank of gas.

I saw a cute sign -Gas costs more than beer - Drink Don’t Drive!

Yep, time to get out those walking shoes. Of course it is hot so you may want to think about walking early in the morning. Do you live close enough to a grocery store to walk to buy bread and milk?

Oh yes, an explanation as to why no posting have been made to this blog in quite a while. I was hit with spammers in the comments and had my hands full controlling that. It has died off now, so I will give it another try. I could say don’t bother leaving a comment that deals only with your web site, porn or a nifty pill. You don’t read this blog, you are using a computer software to find anything with the word exercise and posting nonsense or trying to get a link to build up your own website.

I would like your comments on how many steps you take a day or how far you walk. What exercise works for you - makes you feel good.

You know, if we take this whole recession thing as a good thing for health and fitness, it does take some of the sting away.

If prices at the grocery store force you to reconsider your food choices and prices at the gas pump force you to carpool and plan trips a little more carefully then those are good things.

If you can’t drive to the gym for a workout - walk around your neighborhood or take the clothes off that exercise equipment and use it.

We gave a piece of exercise equipment to a friend. Just did not have room for it in the space we call our home gym. They are enjoying it - well they are complaining about muscle ache so I know they are using it.

My grandson got on the Bowflex yesterday. Now he wants one for his house.

It really doesn’t matter what winter festival you celebrate — it is going to involve more food than you usually have to deal with on any given day.

What is it about holidays that demand sugary delights and stuffed bellies? It is as though we are trying to make up for not getting these things in our regular day to day living.

Originally that was true. The seasonal feast was a celebration of life and all the good things in it, including sugar and an abundance of food.

The only advice I give you on the subject of holiday food is moderation.

However, the subject here is exercise. In the mad rush to get ready for your day of celebration, have you forsaken your exercise routine? Lets face it, each day only has so many hours. You already have a set time to take care of all the daily tasks including sufficient sleep. Now you must add time to shop, wrap, mail, cook and party.

If nothing else, take a 15 minute walk every day. Not a shopping walk, but a walk around the block. Breathe deeply and think on the meaning of the holiday not all the chores. Your exercise is to de-stress and in doing so, stop some of the fat storage.

Take as many as possible 3 minute workouts. Finish those Christmas cards and then jog in place for a minute. Stretch out those cramped muscles. Every chore finished is a time to celebrate with a happy dance, you know the funny one where you twirl and jump and smile.

Sample all the goodies, but don’t stuff. Walk as much as possible. Drink lots of water. Keep some exercise routine going even if it is only 15 minutes a day.

For a little humor check out a Politically Correct Christmas

Merry Christmas

Sharon