Exercise with a Purpose

R
No, this is not me! I am a gym dropout as of last April, after fighting unsuccessfully with extreme boredom. My lack of motivation was made worse by the fact that my morning walks with G weren't happening as my flawed reasoning went like this - "I'm going to the gym so I don't need to walk." (Didn't want to end up looking like today's picture.) In the morning, I would dutifully don my gym clothes, which gave the impression of good intention, but unfortunately would still be in them, gymless at the end of the day.

So a new regime had to happen, when I left the gym without a backward glance. And it has - it's called 'Exercise with a Purpose' and it works well for me, allowing me to still Fit in / with my Jeans.

Today's EWP entailed Wednesday Walk, which because G and I are both around, we buy the paper, take in a cup of coffee, then extend the usual route to include the 'Steps from Hell'.


Then comes the ' Wednesday housework' - being retired we decided to let the cleaners go (every now and then I catch a glimpse of Su and Kim with their buckets, as they clean neighbours' houses, and silently grieve.) But No - it is exercise with a purpose and not a bad workout as G and I do all the stuff that they used to do. What I do have to watch is that he doesn't take over - welllll I don't mind that, since he does it well but he can get bossy and picky re my stuff. Tricky territory!

As I bend to perform a 'meaningful domestic task', (is there such a thing?), I think that is the same as doing a squat at the gym etc. Do you get the idea?

Tending the garden was next, not much action there as it's winter but as I was pottering in the front garden I spoke to a senior guy who was hand delivering local papers, another fine example of EWP. This was followed by sitting at the computer, exercising my brain as I continually struggle with the technology required for my hobby.

Almost time to exercise my right arm for a little glass of wine. As time goes by, I will fill you in on some more Secret Womens' Business, SWB, by introducing you to the exercise program I worked out with the Physio.
C

Welcome to GrannyCircle - we give you the gift of our experience

Dear Women of all ages
Welcome to our new blog, GrannyCircle, a magnificent opportunity for women to blend our ideas  and teach each other, wisdoms which span the generations.


R and I met up again (through Facebook) after 30 years, to find that we were still the same people with the similar interests and aspirations we formerly shared. We find that to be very gratifying and meaningful so we have been blogging ever since. Being creatives, we find it interesting to compare our lives, as Babyboomers, and we would like to involve you in our journey.
What evolved was a renewal of our friendship, and a fascination re where those years have taken us, and how our attitudes and aspirations have lined up, despite living in different countries and obviously having differing life experiences.


COG - became our word - 'Crazy ole Gals', derived from Blog, but the special aspect of COGGING came from Co-blogging, where I am a COG in R's wheel and she in mine.


We have come to the realisation that women of all ages share this aspect of supporting each other, and it is this aspect we are now exploring - how we bridge the gap, share 'Secret Women's Business' (SWB) with our beautiful daughters and their friends.  "We give you the gift of our experience", and perhaps pass on the secrets re still fitting into your jeans.  Clara