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Does PlayStation Count as Exercise?

I am doing awful! I think about this life change multiple times a day. And I am sorry to say that I have not found my groove yet with exercise. It is nobody’s fault but my own. I have to tell you some of the things I like to do as hobbies: reading, playing Lego games on the PlayStation, and watching TV!

 

As you can see, that all requires me to do a lot of sitting! So this morning I thought I would check into finding books on CD or digital so I can walk while I am “reading.” Maybe that will help. Also I am a night person, and that is not good for sleeping (neither is PlayStation). So I figure it is better to exercise instead of playing at night. Then I will feel better and maybe I’ll also sleep better.

 

I bought a copy of Prevention Magazine and it has the winner of The Biggest Loser from last year. She talks about how to stay with it for life. The magazine also had a food journal in it, as well as some exercise tips. I am going to journal and see what I really eat in a week. It has never been about food for me; it is about lack of exercise and making time for me. I am worth it but I need my mind to not sabotage what I need to do.

 

— Valerie

Print | posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 8:31 AM

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 re: Does PlayStation Count as Exercise?

Gravatar left by Holly aka FingerNailFixer at 10/24/2008 4:30 AM
Valerie, you can still do this. Start with day one and just march on from there!

If TV is something you love, make it work for you. Lift arm weights while you watch, march in place, or get one of those little stair stepper things that is just the step part to do while watching. Same thing with the playstation, turn it into your friend in fitness. Ever heard of Dance, Dance Revolution? There are message boards full of people that are losing weight and getting in shape playing that game, Christmas is coming put it on your list!

Your last sentence is so true. Your mind needs to be in control of your mouth and body, make it so. This really is as much a mental battle as anything. If you need help getting started, make yourself accountable. Choose a friend in your area, or I am happy to do it for you, and call or email them at the end of everyday for a week. Tell them what you did that day good or bad. That week of being accountable to someone else makes you more aware of how to be accountable to yourself. Everyday is a new beginning and you chose the destiny from there!

Best wishes on your new beginning and hang in there!

 re: Does PlayStation Count as Exercise?

left by Doug Schoon at 10/24/2008 1:22 PM
HI Valerie,
I agree with Holly, make TV work for you. Also, I love the idea of walking while listening to books on tape. I'm the same way. I want to accomplish two things at once whenever I can. That goes with being a workaholic.

Be care to watch out for traffic. When people listen to music, they sometimes can't hear cars coming up on them. Probably not as big of a problem with books on tape. Good luck and never give up.
Your friend,
Doug Schoon

 re: Does PlayStation Count as Exercise?

Gravatar left by Janet Williams at 10/26/2008 7:05 PM
Hey Valerie
I think you'll get a lot of walking in if you get those books on tape so that you can listen while you walk. Keep in mind also that if your good at doing two things a one time, try playing your playstation while walking on a treadmill. {Its a thought}. Good luck with that idea. Let me know how it goes.

 re: Does PlayStation Count as Exercise?

Gravatar left by val at 10/28/2008 8:31 AM
hi everyone. i have done a book on tape it took 5 cd's. i have not started listening to it yet. i am finishing another book right now. But i do have to say that since the update i have spent about 27+ hours on 2 saturdays redoing the paint in the salon i work at. Talk about a workout! that is the thing if i get an idea like that i am obsessed with it untill it is done. SO i am making a plan to decide "I" am my next project!

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