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My Computer is Plotting to Kill me.

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Lincoln Builds | Jul 12 2009 - 10:37pm
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It is a sly little devil, that laptop of mine - the damn thing has already cost me one angioplasty (heart surgery) because of it and I'm pretty sure I will need weight loss surgery of some kind soon too. I'm addicted to it like a rock star on cocaine. Maybe I could sue Microsoft or Dell and charge that they are in a conspiracy with the health care industry. Maybe Google too. That damn thing keeps me glued to my chair, reading, blogging, but mostly getting fat and out of shape. I should be working out instead sitting here being assaulted by this cold-blooded killer. It's a vicious battle, the pounds keep piling on. I need a plan, a way to break free of the spell of this serial killer. Heeeelllllppppppp.......
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Coll5 July 13, 2009 - 10:25am

Hi, Lincoln Builds! A couple weeks ago, Cesar posted a good comment to this article: http://www.gethealthyharlem.org/forum/working-out-budget. Cesar wrote: "I think walking is great for exercise on a budget. I also have been doing 'exercise' at my desk. I tighten my abs while I sit to pretend I am doing crunches(I hope it's doing something). Same with the derriere. Since my hip surgery, I think that exercise in particular is a good one. I also just stretch at random times during the day." Maybe you could try tightening your abs and butt while you're at your computer to get SOME exercise!

Stayin Fit July 13, 2009 - 11:10am

this is a great post. You are very right in identifying the problems with getting a laptop and staying connected for hours on the internet. One thing you can do is to shut your laptop (say leave it in your office) on friday evenings - that way you atleast dont use it over the weekend and can get out and get some sun on the beach, go for a run etc. Or you dont carry a power cable with you - that way your battery will do out in a few hours and then you wont have to use the laptop !

Stayin Fit July 13, 2009 - 11:19am

other options are 1. if you use gmail you can tell gmail to stop you accessing your email for 15 min intervals during the day 2. set a specific time to check emails - 3. take a break for 4-5 mins every 30 mins - this will also relax your eyes
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