The "Becksperiment"

[Becka]

Okay, lame play on the word "experiment", I know, but I'm doing a
couple of things that might help me shed a few pounds, at least for
now.

Recently, I haven't been exercising due to A.) no time B.) laziness
and C.) rain. Mostly B. Last time I took my kids to our local Fred
Meyer's (like a Super Wal-mart) for Easter outfits, I saw these
awesome shoes. I didn't buy them because they were very expensive
(for me). I don't think I've bought a pair of shoes for myself
outside of Payless Shoes in a LONG fricken' time. I just don't pamper
myself.

Well today, I decided to bite the bullet and do it. Figured if I had
nice comfy shoes, I'd be more inclined to walk in them and get more
exercise. Here's a pic of them:

http://www.skechers.com/shoes-and-clothing/styles/athletic_shoes/product/d_lites_-_pastellics/sllv?terms=pastellics

I got the silver/lavender ones. They even have optional purple laces,
which of course I'm putting on. :P They are so comfy!! Even though
they were expensive (for me), they were on sale for $5 off and there
was another $5 off coupon, so I ended up saving $10. Still spent $50,
but that is a lot of money for me to spend on shoes, especially with a
family of seven to support.

So YAY on that front!

Also, since those videos I used to follow are all about walking in
place with different variations on walking in place (kicks, sidesteps,
lifting your knees), I figured whenever I'm doing housework, I'll just
walk in place. Folding laundry? Walk in place. Doing dishes? Maybe
some side steps. Sure, I'll look like a moron, but moving more
throughout the day might help me a bit more if I don't want to or
can't find the time to pop in the DVD and go "for a walk".

Anyhow, that's my "Becksperiment" - motivating myself with some new
beautiful shoes and moving more while doing mundane things around the
house. Let's see if it works!

~~Becka

[Luann Hopkins]

Awesome looking shoes, Becka!  I think your "Becksperiment" is a good idea.  Every bit of extra movement is extra calories burned, so I'm thinking it's definitely worth a try. 

 

I'll give it a try myself.  I'm sitting in a chair right now typing this reply and softly stomping my feet at the same time . . . actually kind of hard to coordinate and my thighs are already feeling the burn.  I'm going to try your Becksperiment too. I'm thinking I will put a pair of hand weights next to my seat in the living room so I can do arm curls while I watch tv.  Maybe even ankle weights so I can do leg lifts from the seated position while I watch tv too.

 

I went to Target on my lunch hour today and bought Leslie Sansone's five-mile walk DVD.  I also bought a Jillian (from Biggest Loser) fat burning DVD.  Just to add more variety to my usual exercycling routine.

 

Keep us posted on how your "Becksperiement" works for you Becka.  I'll let you know how it works for me.  I think you are on to something!!!

 

Love, Mom