I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I actually like push mowing.
Like, genuinely enjoy it.
I've push mowed at pretty much every house we've had, including places where there was quite a bit of grass to get through.
There's just something about getting outside, getting some sun, getting some exercise and mowing for a while that I really like.
Anyone else actually like push mowing?
Because apparently this is one of the jobs I don't mind doing.
Yes, I Actually Like Mowing
We've lived in quite a few different places over the years, and I've push mowed at pretty much all of them.
Some of those places have had a lot more grass than others.
We do have a riding mower now, although it needs some work at the moment. But honestly, I still like getting out there with the push mower.
It's a workout without really feeling like I'm going outside specifically to work out.
1 hour and 45 minutes of mowing condensed into a much shorter Reel.
Exercise, Sunshine and a Little Quiet Time
On this particular day, I ended up mowing for about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
According to my heart-rate monitor, I burned around 862 calories.
So yes, there's definitely an exercise part of it that I like. I'm moving, I'm outside and I'm getting some sun at the same time.
But I think there's another reason I enjoy it too.
It's kind of peaceful.
Which sounds ridiculous when you're talking about standing behind a very loud lawn mower.
But there's something about just walking back and forth and mowing that gives me time to think. I can put my thoughts together, think about whatever we're working on next, or really just let my mind wander for a while.
So somehow, even with all that mower noise, it feels like quiet time.
1 hour 45 minutes of mowing.
About 862 calories.
And I actually enjoyed it. 😂
Not Every Project Has a Before & After
A lot of what I share on Unlikely Flips is a renovation, a makeover, something we're building or something I've found to resell.
But there's also all of the regular stuff that happens in between those projects.
Mowing the property is one of those things.
There's always something that needs to be mowed, cleaned up, fixed, moved or maintained around here.
And while I can't say I enjoy every one of those jobs, mowing happens to be one that I do.
Why I Like Push Mowing
I think part of it is that it combines a few things I already enjoy.
I get exercise without being stuck inside. I get outside in the sun. I get some time to think. And at the end, I can actually look back and see what I accomplished.
There's something satisfying about watching the yard go from overgrown to cleaned up one section at a time.
It may not be a dramatic home makeover, but it's still one of those before-and-afters I enjoy seeing.
More of What Happens Around Here
If you're here for the projects, there's plenty more to see.
You can check out our tiny home outdoor makeover, our kids picnic table project, or head over to our About Us page to see more of the family and the projects we've been doing through the years.
So... anyone else actually enjoy push mowing, or is this just me? 😂