Oh yes, it is Monday, report day for the Moms of Many Exercise Challenge. Well.... I am not doing so good.
Tuesday I rode 2 miles on the new 3-speed cruiser that my older girls and I are sharing. In low gear. For toning, right? Here's a funny: I said something about cellulite to my girls and they both said, "What's that?" I told them not to worry, they will find out someday.
Wednesday I jogged on the rebounder for a minute; also exercised patience with rebellious child at dentist.
Thursday... nothing.
Friday... nothing.
Saturday... this is the day when we normally go door to door and invite people to church, or else ask them if they have ever considered where they might spend eternity. I get a little bit of walking in most Saturdays. But not this one. We attended a funeral that we thought was going to start at 10:00 a.m., but it did not begin until noon. I exercised patience again, lots of it, and so did my sweet children. We did very well.
Sunday... rested.
Today. Mopped kitchen floor. Went to our new Target and Kohls stores. I exercised my meek and quiet spirit as I gaped in disgust at the slutty clothes on the racks in both stores. sigh. I was really hoping to see something long, something that didn't expose belly, thighs, or breasts. Silly me. Where's a lady supposed to find modest apparel these days?? Rant rant rant ... Whoa, my meek and quiet spirit is really weak. Here I go again. I'm really trying to strengthen it. I'm sure it is just like a muscle. The more you exercise it, the stronger it gets, right? Took a walk with four-year-old after supper. That no way qualifies for exercise, but it counts because I had to put shoes on.
I don't think I'll be losing inches any time soon, but for those of you who are serious about this, I'm all for ya. Keep at it!
yup! don't think you'll be finding anything decent for our girls at Kohl's anytime soon. Waaaah! I think we're both gonna have to exercise our patience with a sewing machine as we teach ourselves to sew. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove,
Becca
Well at least patience was exercised :) You totally crack me up, I thought I was the only one who used those words lol. I agree with you about the clothing in stores, what is sad is the women at church wearing them, even the worship singers :P
ReplyDeleteIt took me hours to find that quote, I knew I read it before, but then had to read almost the entire book over to find it lol.
I'm not trying to tell you what to post, but are you going to post about the pagan Easter being in the Bible? hint :)
Dear Sally,
ReplyDeleteI have a suggestion for the exercise. I have found that sitting on an exercise ball has helped tone up my stomach muscles. It has taken 4 weeks of sitting on one, but I was blessed to sit on my mom's isokinetic ball chair while I was in the USA. Wow! After 4 weeks of using the chair for everything (eating my meals, watching a video, to playing games in the evening) I was amazed at the difference in my stomach muscle. No, I didn't do any other exercises (I probably should have) but my skirts are looser now. I am glad. I found a ball (not a chair) at Wal-Mart and brought it home with me. I must say that it is a little more harder to sit on it compared to the chair, but I want to keep those benefits up and I have added walking to my list now. I noticed that my back no longer hurt as well as sitting in a regular chair makes it sore. So, there are many benefits and I thought I would share it with you incase you would be interested. Thank you for your encouragement and being a blessing to me.
Merlynn @ myramblings
Hey, this looks like a fun challenge. However, sigh, I don't think I qualify, unless it is "Grandmothers of Many." Perhaps I can get MamaKaren involved in an exercise program for busy, crazy grandmas (it just ain't what it used to be with rocking chairs and knitting). LOL
ReplyDeleteAnd...BTW....that's why it's called "MindTrap." Some of the questions are very tricky. You have to think outside the box, something I do NOT do well (that is why I'm giving the challenge rather than taking the challenge). My DS couldn't get the answers to either of the questions, either. (remember the up-for-auction son? He's home on spring break).