GREAT exercise

farmgirlsuz
farmgirlsuz Posts: 351 Member
edited September 26 in Fitness and Exercise
I volunteered to level a spot in my yard so my b/f can build a yard shed. BIG mistake! I spent the last two hours with a bucket and a shovel lifting up the sod and moving a TON of dirt! (Literally-a ton!) This isn't the worst part-I get to do it again next week when I dig up a spot for my garden! BUT about half way through the process I realized what a good work out I was getting and I thought I needed to share with everyone here!


I encourage everyone to try this! You don't need a huge yard, just a small 10x10 spot. Not only will you get a great workout preparing the soil and t the weekly weeding but the final results of FRESH vegetables to feed your new body in the end! It is definitely a win-win situation! My mouth is watering thinking of the fresh salsa I can make with my tomatoes, peppers and onions.

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  • dbcja
    dbcja Posts: 54
    I quite often use gardening as a work out, even pulling weeds is a great work out. I dont tend to log it though becasue I think of it as a every day thing like housework. If I was digging like you though I would definilty be logging it!
  • Monsherri
    Monsherri Posts: 69
    Love it!! Embrace the yard work.... :flowerforyou:
  • Bella1hud
    Bella1hud Posts: 530 Member
    It really does sound like a win-win situation!! Enjoy the fruits of your labour, both the weight lost and the yummy fresh veggies!!
  • thank you
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Recently, I engaged a tree in a battle to the death. It was a hard fight. I was outmatched as it was 30 feet taller than me, but with my trusty/rusty hand saw I prevailed.

    Then I remembered the chainsaw.

    I'm still sore.
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