Hey all,
Just wanting to hear some ideas & advices on how people are fitting exercise in their daily activities. I've been generally on and off exercising but sadly overall haven't been keeping an active lifestyle, which I hope to change. My aim is to just be active and if all goes well hope to drop 10 kgs by end of this year.
Some more of my background.. I work 9-10 hours a day, commuting 25kms each way, with 2 kids. I used to try gym before work, but apart from not able to keep the habit, these days I rather start work early so I can be home early. But after work, I tend to get tired and just couldn't be bothered exercising esp with 2 kids keeping me busy at home still. Plus I'm just not as motivated as others are.
Interested in the idea of nipping out during work hours to a gym nearby for a quick exercise. But would like to hear some advices from trusty people of OzB. TIA!
Most replies here are boring and require motivation.
Make it fun
Play with your kids. Pick them up (If still young). Play tip. Take them for long walks and carry them back. Teach them a ball game. In summer take them to the park after work so you can play on the equipment with them. Swim laps with them after work.
If they are older take up an active weekend hobby you all like/can do. If you want to do canyoning, start bush walking, move to off trail/scrambling, play in a climbing gym then do some group out doors climbs. Start cheap/low impact and build your kit and impact level as your family's fitness increases. Be safe and learn the safety side to your new hobby too (snakes/heights/soft and slippery edges/ropes/water depth/etc. for this example).
Motivation
If you really want to go it alone and use a gym or cycle/walk part way to work, create an exercise goal, like easily ascend a mountain because you want to see a certain view, be able to run a certain distance for an event or be strong enough to lift your wife for standing sex.
Break that goal up into smaller milestones, like run a certain distance. Once you reach it, increase difficulty by aiming for a faster time, increase distance or run a harder route (up a hill or on soft sand). Change your exercises so you don't get bored. If you're a perv, exercise at the beach or the gym. Use a trail if you want fresh air.
My example is about running, but you could do the same to your workout with cycling (basically the same but with roads) or lifting (maybe have climbing as a side hobby).
Reassess your goal
If you really only want to lose 10kgs, a better goal might be to replace it with muscle (unless 10kg's is a soft target). Living an active life with your friends and family would be a hell of a lot more satisfying, sustainable and interesting than 'living an active life style' by meaningless training at a gym or walking an extra stop though the rain.
Interesting is important as it keeps you focused and earns you social support. Would you rather talk to a person who's goal is to lose 10kg's or to get fit enough for back country skiing in July? Who would you excitedly ask for more details from? Your friends and family will help with your motivation if you brand your goal in a more socially appealing manner.
Food
From what you said you are eating right. Don't be afraid to eat poorly once in a while. The food will taste like crap and keep you on your diet. If you are over served, stop eating when you are full and if questioned don't be afraid to tell people you enjoyed your meal, are now satisfied and don't wish to ruin it by over eating.
If loosing 10kg's is your only goal the only real way to do it is by eating less than you are now. Replacing part of a meal with water so your stomach is still filled can be an easy way to eat less.
There is no easy ways to loose weight or get fit. Making it fun, setting a goal you find interesting, branding your goal or just eating less while consuming the same are some of the easier ways to get fit or loose weight.