5/1 Monday Day 1 SLBC
themedalist
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Welcome to Sit Less Boot Camp! We are glad that you decided to join us in May for 21 days of sitting less and moving more. Over the next 3 weeks we'll give you lots of ideas and resources to sit less and move more. Some of the daily challenges will be more appropriate for some folks than others, but we think there will be something for everyone. If you've participated in Sit Less Boot Camp before, welcome back!
We won't generally have a formal challenge during the weekends, but we’ll still be up and moving and we will have some supplemental readings for those who want to “dive deeper” in their understanding of how excessive sitting impacts their health.
I’m Denise (themedalist; a long-time MFP member) and I’ve created the website, Quitting the Sitting (http://quittingthesitting.org), that we will be using for our first 3 daily challenges. The cool thing about Quitting the Sitting is that it was inspired by a group of MFP friends who are profiled on the Movers and Shakers page (http://www.quittingthesitting.org/movers--shakers.html). People who used to sit a lot who have made good progress in sitting less and moving more and are really happy they've become more active. If they did it, we can too!
Our main goal for this month is to help you find one way to sit less -- something you will want to stick with long after the Boot Camp is over. Something that's easy for you to do that you'll keep doing. You may find several ways to sit less and move more and that's great, but identifying one thing to begin with is a great place to start (more on that soon).
Welcome to Sit Less Boot Camp!!
Theme: What's the Problem with Sitting Too Much?
Today's Challenge: What's the problem with sitting so much? Our first daily challenge explores this topic, so please spend a few minutes checking out the resources here: http://www.quittingthesitting.org/sitting-disease.html
And why not stand up while you read it?
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Some useful hints. Reading whilst standing on phone✔️1
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Very useful graft. Printed it out so I can see it everyday. I am looking forward to this challenge! Happy May 1st. Everyone!1
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I'm looking forward to the challenge. Very good tips to start. Good luck to everyone!2
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Read it on my phone, while standing, as sugested. To me is difficult stand still, so i took some steps as i read :-)2
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Glad to be part of the boot camp on Sit Less. Fortunate my work provides me with a standing desk.1
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I LOVE the decluttering suggestion. I may have a slight addiction to decluttering ...3
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Read it on my phone, while standing, as sugested. To me is difficult stand still, so i took some steps as i read :-)
I'm the same way @pcrcs06. I'm much more comfortable pacing while talking on the phone or fidgeting (rocking back and forth) while standing up doing something. Standing by itself for long periods of time isn't that comfortable.
Whenever possible throughout your day, try to alternate between sitting, standing, and moving. Sit-Stand-Move. Sit-Stand-Move. Ask yourself, "Can I do this activity while standing up? Better yet, can I do it while walking?" Sometimes you can and sometimes you can't. My goal has been over time to shift as many of my seated activities as I can to a better alternative.2 -
LuckyNumbers wrote: »I LOVE the decluttering suggestion. I may have a slight addiction to decluttering ...
@LuckyNumbers, then you will LOVE our challenge this Friday!1 -
I always feel a little bad about starting Boot Camp with a "downer" challenge and an overview of the terrible health impacts from too much sitting. But I want people to understand how serious excessive sitting is and that sitting less is one of the best things you can do for your health.
The good news is there are all kinds of ways to sit less. (a lot more on that tomorrow). Regarding sitting, two things matter: 1) the total amount of sitting you do throughout the day and 2) How often you break up your sitting by standing up or moving around even briefly. Aim to stand up and/or move around briefly every 30 minutes or so. "Interrupting" your sitting every 30-40 minutes has a big impact on your body.4 -
Throughout Boot Camp I'll be posting some infographics that complement our daily challenge or highlight themes I'd like you to keep in mind.
Here's a great one:
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Great site - the resources and information are helpful. Thanks!1
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The video by Dr. Levine is excellent!1
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Wow, thank you! I really enjoyed the site and the videos (and I watched and read while standing at the kitchen counter). Lots of information to think about.
This is all perfect timing for me as I'm trying to get back into shape and move more and be a good example for my young children.2 -
I'm looking forward to siting less and moving more. Thanks for the information.2
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I'm in!1
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I'm in as well!!!
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Dr. Levine's video was good. I listened to him while doing a few sets of squats.1
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I would like to join, is it too late?
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did all my ironing today which was a stand-up activity4
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I would like to join, is it too late?
Not too late at all, @tambam72 We just started today. Since you can read and comment on the Boot Camp posts, effectively you have "joined" and are good to go. The daily challenge threads will be posted usually by 8:00AM Eastern US time.
Welcome!
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Watched the videos while I stood at work. Just got a stand-up desk not too long ago. Good information. Thanks for sharing!
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I started Sit Less Boot Camp (SLBC) today. Did my best to walk, even though my feet are killing me (arthritis). Hopefully, the arthritis will subside so I don't need to walk in pain every day! Looking forward to other ideas during this boot camp that can be done when arthritis raises its ugly head!2
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gronkster869 wrote: »I started Sit Less Boot Camp (SLBC) today. Did my best to walk, even though my feet are killing me (arthritis). Hopefully, the arthritis will subside so I don't need to walk in pain every day! Looking forward to other ideas during this boot camp that can be done when arthritis raises its ugly head!
I hope you get some relief soon!0 -
I started SLBC today and committed to 5-10min of movement for every 30 minutes sitting. I have Charcot Marie Tooth, today was a very low energy day. That would normally mean getting nothing done around the house besides the absolute minimum of dishes and dinner. Instead I rested, did a very small amount of cleaning, and then rested again. Over and over. My house looks better and I feel like I beat the pain and fatigue today.1
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Do you know of an app that will remind one to stand every 30 to 60 mins or so? Loved all the information on the site.1
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I watched the videos while standing and walking on the spot. The benefits of just STANDING every 30 minutes amazes me. I can stand, no problem.
Here's something amazing. I am attending Cravings Change classes and the dietitian is familiar with Quitting the Sitting, recommended watching the video 23 1/2 hours and had us stand and move for 1 minute every 1/2 hour.
That's so cool and it was easy.2 -
I am in!
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Thanks for the website and great info! Can't wait to feel the difference with sitting less1
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To Cranberry Brook: Do you know of an app that will remind one to stand every 30 to 60 mins or so? Loved all the information on the site.
Try using your watch timer. Set it for every hour...and it will alarm. Just a thought.
Denise: Great videos and poster. I am already sharing these videos with my friends.
Scary thought of losing years of life because of too much sitting. Saw your site too.
I am looking into a Varidesk on Amazon. Working and standing up more.
Thanks for day one. I am running behind but will catch up.
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cranberrybrook wrote: »Do you know of an app that will remind one to stand every 30 to 60 mins or so? Loved all the information on the site.
I have an app on my iPhone called Miracle Timer that I use for work to remind me to take a 5 minute break every 30 minutes. I love it. You can set it up with the increments of time that you want. I have it set to 30 minutes desk time, 5 minutes get up and walk and get a drink of water. The countdown is red while I'm working and I have it turn green when I can get up and go.0