pudgy is as pudgy does

i've recently issued a challenge to my good friend scott during his latest round with our common foe, the getting-in-shape bogeyman. We've known each other for fifteen years or so, and during that time we've both found it difficult to achieve healthy lifestyles.

scott is a smart guy who knows lots of words, and he has devoted many (I mean, really, a LOT) of them to describing and dissecting his pudge on his blog. i've had a history of trying a number of different and potentially fun and exciting activities which usually don't continue very long, due to poor time management, accessibility issues or outright lack of interest. (ie. aquafit, bellydancing, biking, kayaking, pilates, yoga, boxfit and the bars and plates class, which i'm a little afraid of.)

i'll be seeing scott and amanda soon, in just over five weeks. i've told him that i want each of us to have something to brag about when we see each other. he's offered 5 lbs and 10 commutes to work by then, and i've said that intend to be 'active' 3 times or more per week until then ('active' being biking to work, kayaking, a couple hours composting etc., or even...a dreaded trip to the gym)

so anyhow, here's what i've been up to over the past little while:

• went kayaking with ingrid to the toronto islands on fridayfor 3 1/2 hours. good for upper body and core muscles, and we also saw baby night herons, baby ducks, a beaver, orioles and some cardinals.
• went to aquafit on monday. had a lady in the class who kept rolling her eyes and saying things like 'boooring!'. had a good workout anyway, good physiotherapy for my elbow.
• composted on sunday for 3 1/2 hours and today for 1 1/2 hours. good for arms and back, plus it makes me super happy and i get to look at bugs.

this isn't as obvious a workout as, say, going to the gym and lifting weights 3 times a week, but it gets me out and feels good.

we'll see what the coming weeks bring!