Battling Writer's Bulge . . . It's a Thing

When you're a writer, especially if you are a productive writer, you sit a lot and your gym membership collects dust. 

As a Certified Personal Trainer (with an expired license), I have a mild obsession with being in good shape. I am convinced that the sedentary lifestyle sends the wrong signals to one's physiology. In short, sitting a lot basically tells your body to shut down and die. So, not only does sitting a lot make us pudgy, it can make us sick. You can read more about this here or by reading a book called Younger Next Year, which is very convincing and convicting. Of course, who had time to read when we're writing like madmen and women.

The problem for writers is we must sit. Sure, we can do the stand up desk thing or sit on a large ball instead of a chair, but when we are truly in the zone and our mind and computer meld into one as the story flows like water from our thoughts, we can't be distracted by the discomfort of a stand up desk or a exercise ball. When we are in that perfect writing haven, it's hard to find time to eat and be a human to those we love, much less exercise.

Well, fear not. I believe I've stumbled upon the perfect solution. Do you have twenty minutes to spare each day? Of course you do. Former Biggest Loser trainer, Jillian Michael's has a CD called Ripped in Thirty. It's an inexpensive, quick and effective workout solution that will not steal much from your writing time, and will produce results. 

All you need is a set of hand weights. 


Just do it.