Sunday, June 08, 2008

Infomercial Weakness

Well color me crazy. For the first time in my life I picked up the phone and dialed the 800 number from an infomercial. So in 5 to 7 business days I should have this great package from 10 Minute Trainer that is going to change my life. (rolls eyes) I still don't know my motivation for doing this. Could have been the fresh determination to lose weight that radiated off my sister at the latest family gathering yesterday or the fact that 70 percent of my warm weather clothes do nothing to hide what I call my 'pudgies' around my middle. Either way I'm going to give it a try. The promise of only 10 minutes a day was the biggest draw for me. I have a drawer full of various workout videos that all promise the perfect body, but they take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes a day. And saying "I don't have the time" is such an easy way to avoid the arduous sweat inducing activities they contain. Even I can find 10 minutes a day to punish my out of shape body in hopes of fitting into my clothes again. And the cost of the package I ordered (somewhere in the $80 range) is much less than a new wardrobe. I did manage to avoid half of the other 'offers' the operator is poised to sign you up for. The extra workout DVDs and more exercise bands for a mere $60 more and the $9.98 warranty on the DVDs were the two I said a firm 'no' to. I did accept the 30 day supplement for $1 and the 30 day free online access with the plan to cancel both before they continue to on and cost me more.

Even though they promise six-pack abs, I'm just looking for abs that don't flop over the waistband of my jeans. :) Of course I am sharing all of this info so I will be forced to follow through with the workouts and post my progress or lack there of depending on how accurate the advertisement was. They say you will drop a jean size in 10 days or your money back. (raises eyebrow) We'll see how that goes.

I've never had a 'hot' body in my life. Years ago I was thin with no shape what so ever. In my mid 20's I developed a thyroid condition that packed on 30+ pounds and spreading shape that is unflattering and continues to widen. I turned 40 last year and am noticing the unwanted gravitational pull on some areas of my body and the lack of stamina that I had in my 20's and 30's. My main goal is to tone up what I can, get some more energy and feel more comfortable in my current wardrobe which hovers in the size 8-10 area.

And the added bonus I am aware of with improved physical activity is mental stimulation which can only enrich my writing life.

I will take before pictures of myself and based on the results I will see if I am brave enough to post them here. :)

So look for my daily progress reports to begin in 5 to 7 business days and support and encouragement is always welcome.

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