I love the Internet!

I have never had a period in my life where I didn't have to fight with the Clutter Monster. For the past few years I have had an ally on the World Wide Web helping me to fight that Monster. She goes by FlyLady. You will find a link to her website here on this blog. With her help, I have been able to tackle my clutter. She also encourages us to care for ourselves by exercising and eating well.

This brings me to today. I had been wondering how to work some exercise into my life. My home is on a very busy road without a sidewalk. As I have a seven month old that I would have to push in a stroller, that means driving somewhere safe and paved to take a walk. So, needless to say, I have not been walking very much.

Joining a gym is out. Even if I had the money, I would need to find someone to watch the baby. And then I'd have to pack up my stuff and get over there. So, I have not joined a gym. I could buy an exercise video. I've done that in the past. But some of them are too hard. Some of them require more room than I have in my tiny living room. And even if it is the perfect level for me (super easy on the totally out of shape body...) AND there is enough room in my place for all of the moves, I'll probably grow bored with it at some point. Then what would I do with the video? Let it clutter my home?

I found the solution!!! Several years ago I joined Netflix because there were no late fees. You just return your video at your convenience and they send you another one. Perfect for me who is rarely on time with video returns. They also have way more movies to choose from than any regular store can keep in stock. Recently, they added a new feature. You can watch quite a few of their movies right over the Internet. Voila! I can do an exercise video!!! If it turns out to be too difficult, I can stop it and try another one. If it requires more space than I have, I can stop it and try another one. If I get bored, I can try another one without ever having to figure out whether I should store or get rid of the video. If my baby needs attention, I won't be away at a gym.

No clutter!!! Healthier me!!! I love the Internet!!!