Broken Lawnmower Leads to More Exercise
My little riding lawnmower is broken down. As you can see, my husband has it totally taken apart. All this for a darn $2.34 part. The steering went out on it two weeks ago while I was cutting a lawn. Actually, what happened is the darn thing, it quit turning to the right. All it would do is make a clicking noise when I turned the steering wheel. Needless to say, finishing that lawn by only being able to turn left was tricky. I was proud of myself though. I was able to finish the job.
My husband had me ordered the two parts he thought it needed but neglected to order this little $2.00 piece. So here we are…..waiting again for that little piece to come in so he can reassemble my mower.
I’ve been having to use my pushmower on yards I usually use my rider. I’m afraid to use my husband’s lawnmower. It’s a zero turn commercial Ferris and it goes so much faster than mine.
I can still remember when I was afraid to learn how to use the other riding mower. I finally attempted it when I had a 3 acre yard to work in. I figured I would have plenty of space to turn around. I’ve finally graduated up to smaller and tighter areas.
I’ve been getting a lot more exercise using my push mower. I don’t like the self-propelled type so it’s all “pushing.” Anyone that has spent much time in Tennessee knows it’s hard to find a flat yard. I’m up and down hills and gullies most of the time. I know that is burning off more calories than sailing across a flat piece of ground. I’m losing my weight slowly this time and hopefully will be able to KEEP it off.
I enjoy being outside. Cutting grass for me is more fun than working in my flower garden. I hate pulling weeds and hoeing. The past few weeks it’s been very hot. There have been several heat related deaths in our area. To combat this hot and humid weather, I’m drinking plenty of water, taking plenty of breaks in my airconditioned vehicle, and trying to remember to use sunscreen. I only had one day I quit around noon. The combination of the heat and humidity just took my breath away. I started having cold chills so I knew I had been at it too long.
I’ve got to go meet my husband at the church and cut the grass on the playground.
Have a safe and happy 4th!!
July 4th, 2009 at 9:17 am
hahaha…. I laughed pretty hard before I even read your post when I saw the pic of the mower. It’s looked pulverized… pretty funny.
Push mowers are such an awesome workout… total body workout too!
I remember when I was younger I would have to mow our lawn too and it was great, but really hard in the heat. And I can imagine TN being VERY HOT!
Happy 4th!
July 5th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Gardening is an excellent way to lose weight. I used to work as a gardener’s assistant and during that time my weight never went above 145lbs.
It’s good too because not only does it help you lose weight but it makes the garden nice to look at too!
July 9th, 2009 at 8:09 am
I grew up outside of Chattanooga, I know all about mowing on a steep grade. I used a self-propelled mower once and it ended up chasing me down the hill.
My Dad started using a push mower instead of a self-propelled and every time I visit he looks more trim.
July 11th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Whew, I just caught flashbacks of when I used the “pushmobile” on our lawn when I was a teen. We had very long tree roots in our yard the spread underneath and over the top. It frustrating pushing that thing and having it stop short, snapping my wrist. Yes, that is a workout. Good luck!!
July 11th, 2009 at 11:47 am
I have never been a fresh veggie type of guy until now. I am enjoying the taste and the recipes you can use when eating fresh veggies, Lee
July 16th, 2009 at 6:22 am
I love finding ways to incorporate exercise into our daily routine, the push mower is such a good idea! I always do things like park far away so I have to walk further, or, take the stairs.
Thanks, Kasi
September 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
And you can get even more exercise if you don’t have a box which collects the clippings. Bending down and collecting all that cut grass is a real muscle toner!
September 10th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
I remember mowing lawns for a living to boy i am glad i stopped, But it is very good for exercise. I also grow my own vegies where i can, cucumber grows really well, have also gone eco friendly totally in my home aswell, helps when you have your own eco friendly store i guess, but keep up on the mowing u must be super fit.