How Do You Stay Active?

This post is not going to be a biblical defense about why a Christian should eat healthy and exercise – although that is a great idea for a blog post – this post is going to assume that to be the case.  This post is also not going to be me telling you how to be active – because at this point of my life…I have no clue.  I need your help.

This past Sunday my clothes simply did not fit.  

My clothes have been getting tighter for a long time, but I am now officially “out of shape.”  In fact according to 5 of 6 websites I have crossed the threshold from “overweight” to “obese.” And please don’t say, “No, you’re not fat, you look fine.”  Perhaps I do look fine. I hide it very well.  I am blessed with a body that deposits fat everywhere fairly evenly… But what I “look” like does not really matter to me.  

Health is the concern.

When I really noticed there was a problem was Christmas morning at church.  Despite the belt being on the biggest loop, the “muffin top” was very prominent, revealing to me that my pants were simply too small for my ever expanding waist line. The real kicker for me? When I had to carry my crying 4 year old out of the worship service and down from the balcony into the basement to talk with her, then carry her back up…

*Huff*

Winded.

*puff*

When I got back to my seat I tried to join in the congregational singing but had to catch my breath.

From walking…up 2 flights of stairs.

I used to run 10 Kilometers no problem…that was only 4 years ago. That would kill me now.

I posted an article back in the spring about getting back in shape.  I am in worse shape now.  Perhaps it is two days of festive eating really getting to me, but I need motivation to move! I now work at a desk… which means no more physical labour. Guys with physical jobs, I know how hard they can be, how tiring they are, but count your blessings! You have a built in work out routine! I also go to school, and sit at a desk in the evening doing homework (and this blog).  I simply don’t move enough.

So hear my plea – married people in university, or people who work desk jobs and have a young family and other commitments – what do you do to stay in shape?  What do you to stay motivated to get off your butt and move?

How Do You Stay Active?