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When I first started working out (seriously, this time, not like before when I quit several times), I had such a hard time completing 30 minutes of the beginner level of Nike Training Club! I was out of breath, sweating, not to mention "sweet" words addressed to exercising and "Why do people do this on purpose??? This is crazy!!!! It hurts and I get so tired!!!!". Well, I stuck to it the entire month of August, advanced to intermediate level, exercising 4 times/week on average and from 30 minutes to 45 minutes workouts. I pushed myself when I added more minutes and higher intensity, but I survived. Today I didn't want to exercise, but decided to compromise and I did the very first beginner 30 minutes workout. I didn't die!!!! It was a lot easier to do it than before! I didn't see many changes in my body, so I had doubts if my workouts are paying off, but I like this added strength and endurance I gained. Great motivation knowing that even if the changes in your body are not visible, that doesn't mean they're not there.

shesblossoming

That is seriously amazing. The same happened to me just recently, and the feeling is remarkable. I hope you continue to keep it up. Fabulous job!

Papillon22

that's great! I love feeling stronger as well!

shabydonner

That's wonderful, I wish I could have that kind of break through. Most of my exercise entries are slow walk (aka shopping), cooking, and cleaning. I only count it if I genuinely worked up a sweat and I round the time down (if I shopped for an hour and a half I call it a hour, if dinner took 45 minutes I call it a half, so on) but still, I rarely get anything major in, mainly because every time I do I have that "Why do people do this on purpose???" thing going. Tomorrow is the first truly cool day we have had so far so I am determined to try to go for a real walk, not just a slow meandering around a grocery store, but an honest to goodness, fast as I can without passing out, walk. Congratulations to you for pushing through and making it this far.

missduffbug

well done! thats an awesome achievement xx

beckyinma

Way to go!

fitsize12

WTG. That's actually inspired me to some 'on purpose' real exercise. I want to get that feeling thanks for sharing.