Only 40 Days
Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9:18AM Yesterday I teased my Facebook friends with this...
Well I am happy to report that I went through with it. I figure it is only 40 days and frankly the whole point of giving up something is for it to be a sacrifice. Well I can honestly say this is going to be tough but I think it will be good for me in many ways.
So what did I give up?
This...
My favorite chair!
I literally took it apart and put it in the garage. It is gone until Easter.
So what now? Where are you going to sit to enjoy your favorite shows like Downton Abbey, Stephen Colbert, and Modern Family?
Here is the new seat.
It is really hard to sit in this thing and not pedal. That is the idea. Now if I am watching TV or whatever I can just have my feet on the pedals and get some exercise in.
Since the 40 days of Lent do not include Sundays my son agreed to let me sit on the chase (his usual spot) and he would take the bike on Sunday's.
I think I can handle that. Well I have no choice. I am doing it! I mean, it's done!
This should make for a challenging Lenten season but honestly that is what I wanted. A serious challenge.
It's good for my soul, spirit, and health.
Reader Comments (15)
Awesome! I have one of those and I do the same thing.
I love this idea, George! (And I love the photo of you giving thumbs up on the bike!) Good for you!
Yay!!! Good for you in so many ways! I need to move our bike to the living room in place of my comfy reciliner. sigh.
G, I LOVE this!!! Way to go!
I think this is an awesome idea, G!
That is a excellent idea!
LOL! George, this is awesome. <3
way to go, george! i love this idea! :)
Dude, this is too awesome for words!! You ROCK!! LY/MI
Oh George, that is a FABULOUS idea!!!! Rock on, my friend!
In college I gave up using my computer for anything but school-related needs. Not sure that would work anymore ;)
You are going to have some awesome leg muscles by Easter!
Good for you, George! Love this post, and congrats on giving up such a beloved chair! As someone who has recently given up a beloved chair of my own (for different reasons), I certainly understand... and I so also commend you on the alternative of the exercise bike! Something I'm totally NOT doing, even if there's a chance I should... :)
omg i can't believe you actually *took your chair apart*. that is serious commitment. rock on with your badass self!!
Thank you for the smile. I was just thinking about how I needed encouragement to workout more and this was what I needed. Awesome! God bless.
I LOVE this SO much.
Hope you're enjoying bringing the change, George! :]