tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802343436196409099.post142514807521338200..comments2024-03-26T09:19:29.212+00:00Comments on The Running Goth: Day 14: "All by myself, don't wanna be all by myse-e-elf!"TheRunninggothhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09042643229640885040noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802343436196409099.post-42231340211476210652015-01-15T14:16:52.783+00:002015-01-15T14:16:52.783+00:00You sound bored and frustrated and seeing your pic...You sound bored and frustrated and seeing your pics I understand so I have some ideas that might bring a little active fun.<br /><br />As a dad I get so little time for myself and the house is so often not how I like it, which is being polite. So I have some tricks<br /><br />1) DIY, Cleaning, tidying etc... I know....I know that's dull but... not if it's a chance to listen to your favourite music or watch your favourite tv. I just whack on something great and get on with stuff. I reframe the boring cleaning as a chance to listen to what I want. If you're a singer then you have an empty flat to belt something out, though that's not really me :-) <br /><br />This isn't a traditional workout but in my sports science degree we focused on movements that someone needs in their life/job/challenges instead of fixed gym routines.<br /><br />I also use this when the house is cold because I quickly get really warm, That could just be me but basically movement gets your muscles working which generates heat. I know it's obvious but it's really helpful to remember. I often get so warm I have to turn down the heating or go outside to cool off.<br /><br />2) Go out, it's not fun to be stuck indoors if like this. I pop to the cinema or have a meal out every so often. It is often easy to get a little walking and climbing stairs that kind of stuff done. <br /><br />Some ideas are:<br />* Cinema: it's a great escape where I can forget what's bothering me<br />* Eat out: a good walk if you look for a restaurant on foot. Sure you might be adding calories but I love to explore food and cooking. The essence of a balanced diet for me is eating lots of different types of dishes and cuisines. One balances another. The more literate I am in food the easier it is becoming to balance my diet without much thought and lose weight without much effort.<br /><br />* Pub/coffee shop to read: I'm not a big drinker so this is easy for me and I use these places to read and get out of the house at the same time. The movement comes in getting there. Last time I went out I walked a mile or two just finding the pub I wanted to sit in so I had done plenty of steps before sitting down. I don't go to drink but for ambience and read. That's me and as a dad coordinating anything is just too awkward, you might go with a friend. <br /><br />The point is simply about the movement that is inherent in life and how you can do what you enjoy and find the activity in it.<br /><br />Hope these ideas help in some way.<br /><br />Colin - <a href="fit2thrive.co.uk" rel="nofollow">fit2thrive.co.uk</a><br /><br />Colinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133299365107179557noreply@blogger.com