As part of our version of the Happiness Project, we are trying to continue to “learn” – anything we can.
This year, I did not make a resolution to exercise more or become more fit, even though I need to do both. The only reason I did not make the resolution is because I knew making it would mean I would break it. So, instead, I decided to just do it. (Sure.)
My problem has always been figuring out what to do for exercise. I do not like to run; I do not like group exercise classes and I get really bored with exercise. But, I was determined to find something this year. I think the Wii Fit might be it. I love it!
It is a great system for me because (1) it has a variety of exercises to keep me from being bored, (2) it tracks my progress by keeping charts and graphs of the activities I have done and a chart of my BMI and weight ( I love charts); (3) it balances fun games and exercises such as hula hoops, skiing and hitting soccer balls with your head, with activities like yoga and strength exercises; (4) I am able to tell whether I am doing the exercise right and continue to try to do better each time (it tracks each exercise); and (5) it has a wonderful instructor that doesn’t talk unnecessarily or judge.
This morning, I was behind schedule and almost didn’t do the exercises, but I actually thought that I would miss it if I didn’t. That has never happened to me before with exercise.
I love the fact that I am learning something new and that I am keeping a goal I had for myself (not a resolution!)
This post was written by Lena on January 23, 2009
