I'm sitting on an exercise ball. It's a big silver ball I bought at Wal-mart at the recommendation of a friend who swears I'll see impressive results within a couple of weeks. The kids have enjoyed rolling around on it, trying out the exercises, and bouncing it around the house. I was told that if I blow it up big enough, I could sit on it while working at my desk. I'm trying that. I'd like to reshape myself as effortlessly as possible, and somehow the idea of sitting on a ball while working at my computer seems fairly effortless. It may also seem a little ridiculous...in fact, it makes me glad I work from home. I'm not sure how well it would go over at the office for Phil to take one in for a desk chair.

My friend suggested those exercise bands, too, but I decided to go one piece of equipment at a time. Once the ball proves itself, I'll invest in bands. With the weather improving, I'm also happy to be jogging again.