On day two of Operation: PANTS I was shuffling through one of my still-unpacked BlogHer swag bags, looking for a little USB drive to loan to a friend, when I found a fitness DVD!

After the first Operation: PANTS post, I got a number of comments and emails about structuring gym routines and such. Entirely my bad – I left out the key fact that I do not belong to a gym, nor do I really want to dish out the money to join one. I own some little weights, yoga mat, cushy workout mat, and other stuff that I should use but don’t. I think I chould start at home with what I have before I commit to a gym membership. My problem is always motivation, it seems – gym or no gym.

The number one suggestion in comments and in emails was that I buy new workout clothes to motivate myself.

I couldn’t protest. Really, how can you ignore your readers?

So I have a new top and new striped pants* to wear while I do this free surprise DVD.

I got the workout DVD at the Elations booth at BlogHer while I was trying out the yummy flavored waters that have supplements to promote bone and joint health. The DVD says it includes workouts that are good for people who suffer back, neck and other joint pain. I come from a family of bad joints (along with that blood pressure and cholesterol fun), so this is pretty important to me. Mom has bad knees, both grandpas have titanium hips. I’ve already had one knee surgery and I still have residual pain from it when I do any sort of impact workout. I only run if something is chasing me.

So I’m going to try the DVD today, in my new pants and top. I can’t imagine that pilates will require me to jump… will it?

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* I can’t buy the Skechers Shape Ups just yet, but I tried them on and I waaaaant them. I’m saving my pennies for E’s birthday present. However, if you represent Skechers shoes and would like to send me a free pair of the yellow and silver ones in size 6.5, I will review them for you on this blog.