I noticed sluggishness and weight gain when I moved from my college job in a café to a sedentary desk job. When I was 28, I weighed more than I ever had in my life--about 190 at 6'. In the last few years I've taken up running--I do 3 or 4 miles every other day and usually 9 or 10 on the weekend. I also play in a co-ed soccer league in San Francisco. For the last couple of years I've hovered around 160, and nothing seems to change my weight much. It's all about a regular exercise routine..once you've got that, your metabolism takes care of itself.
Of course, not everyone has the time to run every other day and play soccer. I don't have kids, so it's a lot easier for me. But I do think that everyone can find 1/2 an hour every other day...maybe cut out some tv time or something. You have to prioritize. I would also add that running is a meditative experience (for me at least). You can work out a lot of things while you're pounding the pavement, including great new ideas for organizing that help system. Chris -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jones, Donna Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 7:00 AM To: TCP List Subject: [TCP] Physical fitness and technical communication Has anyone else watched their posterior expand as their career advanced? After many years of sitting on my backside at my computer as a technical writer and editor, I had to admit that using a mouse, typing, and pushing buttons on the printer that I was documenting wasn't enough exercise to keep me healthy. Obviously, any office-type job keeps you idle for the better part of the work day, and it can be easy to move from the computer, to your car, to your sofa, and then to bed every day. What ways (if any) do you use to keep yourself healthy while continuing to pursue your communication dreams (or nightmares...)? About six weeks ago, one of my coworkers and I started holding each other accountable for having exercised the day before. I find myself consistently doing something--even if it's just a quick 15- or 20-minute walk--just so I don't have to tell her that I did nothing. And our enthusiasm for getting physically fit appears to be contagious because another of our coworkers has started joining us if we go for walks at lunch. I know this is a little bit of a stretch regarding communication, but it's something directly related to our careers and our health. Are we all destined to be huge and unfit by the time we retire (or die of some avoidable disease), or is there hope for getting and staying healthy? Donna - CONFIDENTIAL- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential, and may also be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you may not review, use, copy, or distribute this message. If you receive this email in error, please notify the sender immediately by reply email and then delete this email. ______________________________________________ ComponentOne® Doc-To-Help® 2008 delivers streamlined authoring features, including new end-user features, all within the brand new Microsoft Office 2007 style interface. Download your FREE trial! http://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com ______________________________________________ ComponentOne® Doc-To-Help® 2008 delivers streamlined authoring features, including new end-user features, all within the brand new Microsoft Office 2007 style interface. Download your FREE trial! http://www.techcommpros.com/componentone/ Interactive 3D Documentation Parts catalogs, animated instructions, and more. www.i3deverywhere.com _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
