A new challenge

A couple weeks ago I walked the bike path behind my neighborhood for what was probably the thirtieth time or so. The leaves stacked up by the wall the separated the path from the expressway. It was grey and cold. I picked up my pace to keep my heat, but the wind burned my cheeks. It occurred to me, that I couldn't do this all winter.

The problem is, this is one of the things I am held to by my accountability partner Steve. I talked to him about this and we agreed on doing a replacement, when I needed to with Kinect Your Shape. This eliminated the cold problem and contained to push me down the path of becoming more healthy.

The first time I did Your Shape I had no idea what I was in for. I pushed the large green footstool out of the way. It created enough space for me to stand, so the system could scan my body and put a less than flattering silhouette on the screen. I then answered a few questions about my activity, which was better as a result of my walking. It was then time for the Fitness Test.

The system says, this will not be strenuous, but it lies. After lunges, squats and other exercises where you are prodded to bend lower or raise your knees higher, I was done. My legs were shaking, I wondered what in the world I had done, but I was done. Me exercise program had begun.

That was a few weeks ago and now, with Steve, I am onto the next phase. Today, we made an agreement that I would move my exercise from three times a week, to everyday. This doesn't mean I'll be doing three mile walks or being brutalized by Your Shape everyday, but I will be pushing forward. Wish me luck.