First off, I have to start by saying...I hate exercise. I don't dislike it or just prefer not to do it... I HATE it...full stop. So that contributes to the difficulty I am faced with in the decision I am trying to make. I'm torn between joining a gym and buying a treadmill. Odd dilemma for an anti-exercist (is that even a word)??
Secondly, I must add, I have zero willpower. So just planning on switching to a menu of lettuce, lettuce and more lettuce, followed by a dessert of celery is destined to fail. So, the alternative, as I see it, is to just ramp up the exercise program. Then I'd only have to moderately reduce the snacking between meals, and limit my sugar intake and WHAM...results!!!
Okay, so which form of exercise will it be?? I join a gym to the tune of $46/month for ev-ver...never actually buying anything, or owning anything, but continuing to "rent" for as long as I grace them with my presence. Or, I could buy a treadmill for somewhere between $1500 and $2000, set it up in front of a tv, and work out in the comfort of my own home. Sounds good...and easy...but aside from a lack of willpower, I also have a lazy streak about the width of the Grand Canyon...not a good combination. The upside, though, is that I'm currently motivated...those numbers on the scale that I've never seen before are helping out there. The gym has variety, the treadmill has convenience...so that's what it boils down to variety vs convenience. Which will win out? Hopefully me! No matter what my decision, I will definitely benefit from either choice. Now, for the hard part...deciding!!
WHAT I LEARNED TODAY: There are an inordinate number of people from the Netherlands who are looking at (I can't assume they are actually reading it) my blog. I check my stats on a regular basis to get an idea of where in the world my blog is being viewed. For instance, this past week I've had 90 page views in Canada...no surprise, seeing as most people I know live in Canada. But get this, I've had 72 page views in the Netherlands! I don't think I know anybody there! Wow! So what do I say to that..."Welkom"!!
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