Want to lose that jelly from your belly?
Sometimes I am lazy. Sometimes I can't do the simplest of things like getting out of bed before noon and showering. Sometimes I can't find the motivation to do anything except sit at the computer all day watching episodes of
Scrubs or
Buffy the Vampire Slayer that I have already seen seventeen times. Sometimes I put on my running pants in the hope that I will acquire more motivation for running later in the day because I won't need to find the motivation to change my pants. I usually then realise that my running pants are actually just more comfortable sitting down pants.
So to combat my laziness I have tried to think of some more creative and fun ways to lose weight and become a healthier human.
#1. Imaginative weightlifting.
This one is also great for building arm muscles. Anything heavy that you find lying around the house can be used for weightlifting. How many times can you lift up the dog? What about the cat? That chair? The baby? Look around your house for suitable weightlifting objects, the more awkward, the more fun.
#2. Pedestrian racing.
You may still have to find the motivation to put on pants for this one, but the motivation should be easier to find. Running is boring, but pedestrian racing is fun. All you have to do is go outside and walk around a little bit until you see another person also out for a stroll. Catch up to them so that you are walking beside them, then say "race you to the [insert obvious landmark here, e.g.. big tree]" and sprint as fast as you can to that landmark. Don't look back at all until you reach your destination, when you arrive, turn around and scream "I WIN. I WIN." If you are lucky the pedestrian may actually try and race you, this is the ultimate holy grail of pedestrian racing. The idea can also be used with people that you know, your partner, your friends, anyone you are walking anywhere with. Why walk when you can race?
#3. Tiny plates.
Find the smallest plates in your house. Saucers, sake cups, anything ridiculously small, so small that people will laugh at you because you look like a giant with a really tiny plate. Then eat your meals using only those plates. Make a rule that you can't eat anything that is not on the plate. Make sure your food is in a different room so you get some exercise every time you have to get up and refill your plate. Not only will you get more exercise but you will eat slower and therefore eat less, eating slower gives your brain a chance to catch up with your body and tell you that you are full. Double the fun by also using chopsticks.
#4. Celery stick gambling.
A good one to play with family or housemates. Keep a massive bunch of celery in your fridge and make bets with other people in your house like "I bet you two celery sticks that I can do more push ups than you." then the loser has to eat the celery. Celery is very low in calories and filling up on celery will mean you eat less other foods/snacks. This game can also be played with carrots or apples.
#5. Pretend that sugar is poisonous
If you think someone is trying to poison you via sucrose you may no longer want to eat it. Goodbye donuts, goodbye sugary drinks, goodbye cake, goodbye spoonful of sugar in my coffee, you are poison I will not eat you. Make it more realistic by telling other people you think someone is trying to poison you with sugar.
#6. Wrong way escalator
Don't take the stairs, take the escalator that is going in the opposite direction. Stairs are boring, wrong way escalator is an exciting challenge. Try and race the people going on the right way escalator. If you win, jump up in the air yelling "I AM THE LIZARD QUEEN."
#7. Minty fresh
Brush your teeth after you eat, with a minty fresh mouth you will be less likely to want dessert, an extra snack or second dinner. Low calorie mints or chewing gum may also be useful to keep your breath fresh and help you resist temptation.
#8. Interpretive dance
Dancing is fun. It can be done while you are home alone or with friends. Try and act out the lyrics using dance, make up your own moves, go crazy.
#9. Laugh at everything
Laughing burns more calories than not laughing. Try and see the funny side of things, watch comedies, play a prank on someone. As Manny from Black Books said: "Be on the look out for things that make you laugh. If you see nothing worth laughing at, pretend you see it, then laugh." Laughing will also improve your mood which may help with motivation.
#10. JUST GET OFF YOUR ASS AND GO FOR A RUN!
I am going to do it this time, seriously, I have my running pants on.. Oh wait, do I smell pizza?
