Comments on: The “Why Bother” Affect http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:22:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Step it up! How to use a pedometer - Consumed - EastValleyTribune.com http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/#comment-480 Step it up! How to use a pedometer - Consumed - EastValleyTribune.com Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:18:41 +0000 http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/#comment-480 [...] The “Why Bother” Affect [...] [...] The “Why Bother” Affect [...]

]]> By: Suzy Graven http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/#comment-476 Suzy Graven Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:37:31 +0000 http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/#comment-476 The "Why Bother Effect" can hit us in so many areas. Living in a society of multitasking and even developing an addiction to putting out fires and quick fixes, it's important to be clear on what you want and clearing the space in your life to develop and support what you need to succeed in reaching our goals. It's about taking a breath and designing a process that you look forward to performing in every day. Regards, Suzy G The “Why Bother Effect” can hit us in so many areas. Living in a society of multitasking and even developing an addiction to putting out fires and quick fixes, it’s important to be clear on what you want and clearing the space in your life to develop and support what you need to succeed in reaching our goals.

It’s about taking a breath and designing a process that you look forward to performing in every day.

Regards,
Suzy G

]]> By: Jean R. McFarland http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/#comment-475 Jean R. McFarland Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:24:47 +0000 http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/#comment-475 A year or two ago, one focus for weight reduction was to walk 10,000 steps per day. I found that to be a wonderful way to exercise although I wasn't trying to lose weight. I purchased a good pedometer to keep track of my steps. It became a game with myself to add as many ways as possible to gain extra steps--park at the back of the parking lot when shopping, take a couple extra laps around the grocery store aisles, extend the dog's walks (he loved that), etc. Unfortunately, I lost my great pedometer and haven't found a good replacement. I've tried sports stores, Target, and many of the logical choices, but they all seem to carry the same brand and are unsatisfactory. Does anyone know a source for good pedometer? A year or two ago, one focus for weight reduction was to walk 10,000 steps per day. I found that to be a wonderful way to exercise although I wasn’t trying to lose weight. I purchased a good pedometer to keep track of my steps. It became a game with myself to add as many ways as possible to gain extra steps–park at the back of the parking lot when shopping, take a couple extra laps around the grocery store aisles, extend the dog’s walks (he loved that), etc.

Unfortunately, I lost my great pedometer and haven’t found a good replacement. I’ve tried sports stores, Target, and many of the logical choices, but they all seem to carry the same brand and are unsatisfactory. Does anyone know a source for good pedometer?

]]> By: Michelle May MD http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/#comment-473 Michelle May MD Wed, 30 Jul 2008 15:24:30 +0000 http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/#comment-473 Excellent comments Mimi. When people acknowlege their own efforts large AND small rather than thinking "it's not good enough," they are more likely to find other ways to fit more fitness in. Excellent comments Mimi. When people acknowlege their own efforts large AND small rather than thinking “it’s not good enough,” they are more likely to find other ways to fit more fitness in.

]]> By: Mimi Meredith http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/88/#comment-472 Mimi Meredith Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:51:41 +0000 http://consumed.freedomblogging.com/2008/07/29/the-why-bother-affect/#comment-472 Similar recommendations came out a few years ago and I had the same thoughts. In my case, I am pretty good about congratulating myself for every bit of movement that falls anywhere near a healthy habit. And when I actually truly exercise, I feel like I'm the bees knees. I do worry about anyone caught in the comparison trap, whether it's to federal guidelines, or to the physically fit specimen next door. The small changes you suggest are perfect...did I walk farther today than I did last week? Did I exercise three times this week instead of two? Charting your progress against yourself is best. I think university studies are great for people in academic settings who have the luxury of removing all variables and looking at life in a vacuum. For the rest of us, let's celebrate every little step we take through whatever life holds...whether it's moving up and out of loneliness, or through an over-filled schedule. Just move! Similar recommendations came out a few years ago and I had the same thoughts. In my case, I am pretty good about congratulating myself for every bit of movement that falls anywhere near a healthy habit. And when I actually truly exercise, I feel like I’m the bees knees.

I do worry about anyone caught in the comparison trap, whether it’s to federal guidelines, or to the physically fit specimen next door. The small changes you suggest are perfect…did I walk farther today than I did last week? Did I exercise three times this week instead of two? Charting your progress against yourself is best. I think university studies are great for people in academic settings who have the luxury of removing all variables and looking at life in a vacuum. For the rest of us, let’s celebrate every little step we take through whatever life holds…whether it’s moving up and out of loneliness, or through an over-filled schedule. Just move!

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