5/1 Monday Day 1 SLBC

themedalist
themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
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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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  • foomsy
    foomsy Posts: 222 Member
    Some useful hints. Reading whilst standing on phone✔️
  • SilverSheWolf55
    SilverSheWolf55 Posts: 95 Member
    Very useful graft. Printed it out so I can see it everyday. I am looking forward to this challenge! Happy May 1st. Everyone! B)
  • debk0718
    debk0718 Posts: 16 Member
    I'm looking forward to the challenge. Very good tips to start. Good luck to everyone! :)
  • pcrcs06
    pcrcs06 Posts: 3 Member
    edited May 2017
    Read it on my phone, while standing, as sugested. To me is difficult stand still, so i took some steps as i read :-)
  • TKlepac
    TKlepac Posts: 21 Member
    Glad to be part of the boot camp on Sit Less. Fortunate my work provides me with a standing desk.
  • LuckyNumbers
    LuckyNumbers Posts: 208 Member
    I LOVE the decluttering suggestion. I may have a slight addiction to decluttering ...
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    pcrcs06 wrote: »
    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.
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    I LOVE the decluttering suggestion. I may have a slight addiction to decluttering ...

    @LuckyNumbers, then you will LOVE our challenge this Friday!
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    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.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Great site - the resources and information are helpful. Thanks!
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,655 Member
    The video by Dr. Levine is excellent!
  • jlbay
    jlbay Posts: 473 Member
    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.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    I'm looking forward to siting less and moving more. Thanks for the information.
  • 77tes
    77tes Posts: 8,468 Member
    I'm in!
  • 3magnants
    3magnants Posts: 2 Member
    I'm in as well!!!
  • retirehappy
    retirehappy Posts: 4,756 Member
    Dr. Levine's video was good. I listened to him while doing a few sets of squats.
  • tambam72
    tambam72 Posts: 242 Member
    I would like to join, is it too late?
  • yasudarshan
    yasudarshan Posts: 8 Member
    did all my ironing today which was a stand-up activity
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    tambam72 wrote: »
    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!

  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,423 Member
    Watched the videos while I stood at work. Just got a stand-up desk not too long ago. Good information. Thanks for sharing!
  • gronkster869
    gronkster869 Posts: 5 Member
    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!
  • themedalist
    themedalist Posts: 3,218 Member
    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!
  • treebee5
    treebee5 Posts: 10 Member
    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.
  • cranberrybrook
    cranberrybrook Posts: 1 Member
    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.
  • jlperiard
    jlperiard Posts: 107 Member
    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.
  • rebasporty
    rebasporty Posts: 287 Member
    I am in!
  • WarriorReady
    WarriorReady Posts: 571 Member
    Thanks for the website and great info! Can't wait to feel the difference with sitting less ;)
  • jdelgado3013
    jdelgado3013 Posts: 12 Member
    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.
    James
  • PackerFanInGB
    PackerFanInGB Posts: 3,423 Member
    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. :blush: