Last updated on March 29th, 2021 at 03:52 am
I respect my friends who’re all about their workout regimens, dietary plans and paradigm shifts on how they can lead lives that benefit their minds, bodies and souls. It’s almost like a religion for some, their daily exercise like a sanctuary where they’re one with themselves, shedding the woes and frustrations from the rest of their lives away with the sweat equity of their workout routines.
Even well before the #BloggerLife and fatherhood, the only exercise I’d ever get was through competitive sports. Sarah tried to get me jogging, but I’ve never been one for going anywhere without a destination in mind. A number of friends have asked me to try their gyms, but I’ve never seen the appeal of paying money to run in place or lift lots of heavy things ad nauseam when there’re so many other things I could do with my time.
No, my friends, I suck at fitness, and it’s slowly taking its toll on this body that ain’t as young as it used to be.
The Fatherhood 15—No Man’s Friend, Yet Every Dad’s Struggle
Now let’s be real—I’m far from lazy. While I don’t make a concerted effort to work out and keep my body in tip-top shape, I spend plenty of time playing with my 28-pound son, lifting, tossing and chasing him to keep him entertained; there’s no shortage of chores to do around the house, whether it’s shovelling, raking, mowing or some spring cleaning in the garage; and the older I get, the more my diet shifts from take-out combos to home-cooked meals. I’m not the worst ever in taking care of self, but I know I could be better at it!
Part of my problem is being a lot less active than I used to be. Back before devoting large swaths of time to raising perhaps the cutest child I know and writing blog posts to tell all about it, I’d be out several evenings a week playing dodgeball, mixed sports and Ultimate Frisbee (don’t know it ’til you’ve tried it; it can get ridiculously hardcore)—but the more my son transitions from a baby to a little person complete with his own mannerisms, preferences and affections, the less inclined I am to spend time away in the evenings since there’re only so many hours before he hits the sack.
So I’m at home a little more than I’m used to, and while I’ve tried to combat the “Fatherhood 15” as I adopt a bit more of a sedentary lifestyle, the methods I’ve used haven’t quite… stuck.
- I tried getting into P90X3 after Beachbody sent the DVD set, but it turns out:
- I rarely use the two DVD players in my house (the PS3 and my wife’s computer), if at all—streaming media’s really raised my expectations for plug ‘n’ play media
- Unless you’re dedicated, it can be hard to find a spare 30 minutes to work out. With mornings packed with getting my son and I dressed, bathed, fed and off to our “jobs”, and evenings full of entertaining, dinner, baths and clean-up, who wants to add even more to the mix?
- I was introduced to the 7-Minute Workout app at a church retreat last September by a fellow Walmerite who’d used it to bulk up over 6 months (somewhere out there is video evidence of me struggling in a 4-man competition to see if we could all do the workout without giving up). You’d think that 7 minutes a day is considerably easier to find than 30, but if you’re not making fitness a priority, the time you’d invest in a little bit of exercise to keep your body going gets quickly eaten up by things you otherwise see as priorities—for me, it’s blog posts, Clash of Clans and eliminating all the clutter that occupies my desk.
So easy as it should be, there it is—I keep myself too busy to keep in shape, and if I don’t correct this soon, I’m not sure I want to see the shape of myself some decades down the road.
This is why I found Subway Canada’s Commit to Fit™ Challenge particularly interesting!
Carl’s Crew and Commit to Fit™—The Quest for Healthy Success in Your Life!
Starting back in March—Nutrition Month—the 6-week Commit to Fit™ challenge with Subway Canada’s Commit to Fit™ Ambassador, Carl Savard, brought 17 bloggers together in Carl’s Crew to promote healthier living through tips, advice and activities designed to encourage positive changes in our lives.
I started with good intentions—drinking water with the best of them, putting my game face on to compete with my fellow bloggers—it was a challenge after all, right? But March soon got out of control, and I just couldn’t keep up.
My inability to deliver on the weekly challenges wasn’t from a lack of desire to do so—I’ve had my times where I wish I were strong or had more stamina—but more so from the simple fact that I didn’t know how to pack yet another commitment into my life. I too often plan my time out without including some flexibility for the interesting opportunities I want to pursue, leaving me scrambling when push comes to shove, constantly wondering how I wound up with so little time, repeating the same mistakes time and again.
But that makes the weekly lessons no less important—I recognize there’re subtle changes I could make to improve my lifestyle; it doesn’t have to be as showy as a New Year’s resolution or some grand epiphany that I needed to change my life… we often need to remember that life is the sum of the baby steps we take to grow, not just the big ones that everyone remembers.
You TOO Can Make Healthy Choices!
So fitness is a thing. You only get one body, and you should really treat it as well as possible to enjoy it as long as you can! The decisions we make today will have far-reaching consequences in your future, often hard to see from the lifestyles we’re leading today.
All isn’t lost—it’s better to recognize your mistakes for what they are than to stay ignorant and never learn a thing. With much of Week 5 already behind me, I’m taking a look back at all the things I missed, learning to integrate them back into my life gradually—no habit’s formed overnight; with enough time and enough energy… I’m hoping to make a long-lasting change in the right direction!
And hey—if you’re looking to make some healthier lifestyle choices in your life, look no farther than Subway Canada, with over two million possible sandwich combinations to satisfy your appetite without clinging to your waistline!
So eat fresh, treat yourself well, and hopefully keep yourself going for many years yet! In my next Carl’s Crew post, I’ll tell you about the lessons I learned in my journey!
Adios amigos,
Disclaimer: While compensated for this post by Subway Canada, I will totally shove a 12″ BLT sub on Parmesan Oregano with Chipotle Southwest sauce to my face!
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144 replies on “Subway Canada x Carl’s Crew!”
i am trying to eat healthier and drink more water
I could definitely find ways to make our meals healthier. I try, but sometimes things are hectic, and we don’t think about it. Quick, easy meals can be healthy too! Making a list every week could help.
My main one is I could exercise more, I am just not good at that. I try but lose motivation. I have been improving my diet and water intake.
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I have parked the car and walk more and got rid of drinking pepsi and I quit smoking
I’m sure if I cut out gluten, sugar, dairy etc I’d be healthier but I would be SO angry and sad about it. I fell off the water drinking train too Casey…gotta get back on it 🙂
by drinking more water and eating more fresh veggies and fruits
We are exercising ever evening
Take more time for me, walking enjoying nature
I have replaced soft drinks with water but I still need to drink a lot more than I do so I have been working on that.
i drink alot of water but i still need to eat better i follow carl and take tips but i still have a long way to go
I need to be more physically active which hopefully will be easier now that the weather is improving. I also need to eat more of a well-rounded diet and drink more water.
be more active , not eating junk food and eating healthier & and drinking lots of water, stopped drinking pop 2 months ago and feeling better for it , and the kids are not asking for me to buy any either , they always make sure i get water 🙂
I need to move more than I do now!
i need to eat smaller portions, and snack on healthier foods (and at appropriate times). Additionally, i need more exercise!!
cut back on the sugar for sure, I have a sweet tooth or two!
drink more water and get in my daily exercise again
I need to eat less in the evening hours and get more exercise.
are those VEGETABLES?!
A whole dish of them! I might rarely admit it, but I do eat them sometimes 🙂
Eat more fruits and veggies!
I am trying to eat healthier and exercise daily!
I need to add more fruits and veggies to my diet… I’m a carb junkie!
I could spend less time in front of my computer and more time outdoors.
I am trying to cut out sugary drinks and replacing them with water
Eat healthier and try to move more.
I have been trying to drink more water
I could get more active! time to start walking more
I need to stop eating chocolate, everything else is healthy
Eating healthier and more exercise would help me so much 🙂
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I could eat healthier
im drinking more water also trying to have a regular walking routine
Changes that I can make and actually started was by cutting out sugar and junk food
I definitely need to get “fit”. I do eat fairly well, drink plenty of water and take supplements! I need that motivation to just go out and walk or kick a ball around with the kids! I fear I have become a sideline parent now 🙂 ty
I already run and eat pretty well. I would have to say if I reduced my stress it would make my life a lot better.
I could exercise more
I could exercise more and eat veggie subs
I will eat healthier!
Work out more often and less coffee
riding my bike for my daily needs is keeping me healthy
eat healthier and exercise
I would need to exercise more and drink more water
I could exercise more. It’s so easy to find excuses to not be active.
Drinking more water and eating less sugar!
I need to make healthier snack choices and make sure I get in my 10K of steps every day
I am drinking more water and eating more colourful fruits and veggies!
I need to eat better, it’s hard though because I’m always on the go 🙁
I would get outside more.
Get outdoors more! Connecting with nature is something that reduces stress…I could use it!
More exercise and better eating habits!!
I’ve started walking again!
I need to get outside more frequently
I could exercise more regularly, reduce the sugar in my diet and eat more fruits and veggies.
Totally suck at it. I have to walk my dog so that helps. Trying to make small changes that won’t feel like deprivation. eg. Less mayo.
I could avoid sweets.
I need to “move” more. My lifestyle is too sedentary.
I have slowly been making alot of changes but I definitely have to get more exercise in!
Walk, or Cycle vs Driving as much as possible
I have cut back on sugar and I am exercising more everydayThank you so much for this great opportunity 🙂
I should definitely eat more heart healthy. I’m addicted to junk!
I could always drink more water and eat smaller meals more often. As a bfing mom, this is sometimes easier said than done… Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂
I would like to eat healthier !
I could cut sugar totally out of my diet and workout 4X per week.
Ohmigoodness, I need to get back to eating breakfast. Actually, first breakfast (banana or smoothy) an second breakfast (banana or rolled oats)
Try to avoid stress and eat healthier.
I cut out sugar and salt. Get out and about daily for walks.
More fresh veggies!!
I am trying to drink more water.
I could get more activity and eat healthier!
I would eat less junk food and exercise.
Eating better and enjoying food more
I should give up potato chips
I’ve made a few changes in the last few months: reduced my sugar intake and cut out soda/pop; I have started running and gone back to my MMA club; and I have reduced my diet of carbs, and increased my veggie and proteins.
stop smoking, eat better and exercise more often!
I cut out processed food.
For me eating healthier and living a more active life are the keys to me being more healthy. I need to start this right away!!
I could cut down my portions
Just not giving into those late night cravings.
I’ve been making a solid attempt to drink much more water throughout the day. It’s the small things, I guess.
I need to drink more water and enjoy a daily walkj
Eat less fast food
I add more vegetables to meals.
I could eat healthier and not so late in the evening. I should drink more water.
I need more exercise.
To read & walk more
I need to eat more whole grains, fruits and veggies! I love going to Subway, I always order my sub on 9 grain bread, and load it up with tons of veggies! Mmmm!!!
I’m trying to walk at least an hour every day
I could drink less coffee and eat more greens
I could bike to work
Trying to get more sleep
I would eat less bread to be healthier
I need to spend some time planning out a healthy menu for the weekly.
It all starts with the food you bring into your house. Cut out the junk at the store and it will make things easier. I’m doing that now, but I need to be a little stronger!
To be healthier, I cut out chips and other bad snacks!
Eat Less and walk more
I should quit smoking to get healthier!
I could easily ramp up my health meter by sitting at the computer less and moving more!
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I could drink more water and exercise more
Spend more time outside with the kids!
I can definitely exercise more and eat healthier.
I could stop eating junk food and start exercising.
Exercise more regularly every day.
I could eat less junk and drink more water 🙂 Plus be more active.
Eat more veggies and less junk food
I had subway for lunch great healthy meal in a hurry!
I could def. drink more water and go for a run more often!
Eat more fruit and veggies!
I could definitely give up soda. I don’t drink coffee or alcohol but I know I’d be a lot healthier if I substituted water for pop! Thank-you for a healthy and delicious giveaway!
Drink more water with lemon.
Also, go for longer walks.
Do not eat so many sweets.
I could drink more water to live my life healthier. I’m trying.
I’m trying to get into the habit of stretching daily and drinking lots of water!
To be healthier I should exercise more, eat more vegetables and drink more water.
I would try and drink more water and eat more vegetables!
Eliminating sugar drinks.
I could exercise more to get healthier
Drink more water….I’m trying!
I have always had a healthy lifestyle however, lately, I haven’t been drinking as much water as I used to so I’ll say that.
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Exercise more and eat healthier!
I would like to start some sort of exercise program…even if it just walking or running.
I drink a lot of water and walk 30 minutes per day!
I could exercise more
I would quit drinking pop everyday. It is horrible for me I know.
I could exercise more than I have been.
I have been eating healthier by drastically cutting out junk, sweets and soda – now if I could just convince myself to exercise – that’s the next step
I eat pretty well, but could use some more exercise – maybe weight training.
I could definitely eat healthier and drink more water/
I could eat less more regularly which would be much better for my health.
I should find ways to include more vegetables in my diet. I’m also moderately active, but it would help if I was more intentional about setting aside time for exercise.
I should drink more water and exercise more consistently.
First I need to exercise. I walk often but it’s still not enough. We eat pretty healthy I just need to stop having too much sweets
Quit smoking, make dietary changes & exercise more.
I eat pretty healthy and like subway 🙂
Drinking more water would definitely be a good start for me!
i try to sleep more on regular hrs
For me less sugar would be huge or I would be less huge if I ate less sugar.
The biggest change would be for me to add an exercise class in.
Drink more water
I could exercise and drink more water.
Do more walking.
With spring sport season underway we are always on the run so diners are eating in the car. Would love to be feeded my family healthy on the run meals this spring.
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