As my wife becomes more and more pregnant, I am finding that my shape closely resembles hers. I understand it happens to every one who lives with an expectant mother, but I ain’t going out without a fight. I decided sit-ups were going to be my weapon against this pear shaped future.

The problem is discipline. Or really a lack of it, see I have been on this road before. Who hasn’t, you vow to get in shape, you make an effort for the first week, then somewhere along week two (or in reality day two…) you have a really good excuse to be lazy and not do it. I have tried notes over the bed, making things enjoyable, and self loathing (as a motivational tool) all to no avail. Last week I found a new tool.

You see, I am an avid gamer, I look forward to the bi-weekly sessions of Mario Kart Double Dash with the wife. I thrill then the neighbor comes over for a little Mortal Kombat or Halo, let alone a hour in bed with a good strategy game (when I get the game boy away from the wife).

So I have made a deal with myself. 50 sit ups per day (to increase when I stop bitching about 50) if I wish to play a game (including board games and poker). So far it works.

Thursday, May 31st, 2007 at 10:53 am.
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