The Nine Reasons Why
Posted by Zen Mama Wannabe | Filed under Books, Health
A friend of mine is the Queen of Excuses. Need a reason why something hasn’t gotten done – she’s got one. Clever ones. Believable ones. The Nine Reasons Why list (I call it) because she can give you a whole long list of reasons why she can’t do this or hasn’t done that. If you are looking for an excuse for something, she’s your gal!
It is easy for me to see right through her list of excuses. I can spot them before she even finishes her story. Most all of her reasons boil down to one or two basic themes: perceived lack of time to do something or lack of money. Really though, you could probably break it down even more; when it comes right down to it, isn’t it really just a matter of motivation? You are either motivated to do something or you are not. Because, if you are truly motivated, you will (somehow) find the time …
Fitness Wannabe or Content Couch Potato?
Posted by Zen Mama Wannabe | Filed under Health, Tips
There are 3 types of people, I’ve decided. Exercise fanatics; active people who move their bodies on a regular basis, through regular walks, hikes, yoga, etc.; and couch potatoes. I suppose I’ve been all three at various times in my life – but right now, I am definitely in group number 3. I’m not happy about it – but am I concerned enough to make a change? My best friend hopes so, which is why she sent me the exercise plan too easy to ignore. Or so she thinks.
Oh, just like other diligent couch potatoes, I’ve got my excuses. It is winter. Hibernation season. It’s cold, often even rainy, outside. I’ve been trying to be good about spending money as we get through Christmas and save for what I’m calling my Trip of a Lifetime (Europe 2010).
If money were unlimited (I love to play that game sometimes) I would join a Pilates studio and do Pilates several times …
