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cocolo89

i exercise 6 days a week. even if that means doing it at midnight. I always get it in! it's like a necessity for me.

c2sky

Thank you everyone. I took a break to go to Hawaii, and now I'm finishing up my essay. You are all so amazing, and inspiring, and I love the ideas! Yes, you do have to be creative to fit in exercise. Thanks for showing us how to do that!

HartJames

When I first started, I was working 85 hrs. a week. I literally did not sleep on Sunday night (or day) because I had to work. I was also a single mother. Weight loss and exercise HAD to be my number one priority- my health came first, and so before or after work I would hit the gym for at least an Hr. I also spent every spare or multi-tasking moment doing SOMETHING, from leg lifts while folding laundry or calf raises to crunches on my breaks and 20 Squats every time I went to the bathroom.

c2sky

When I first started, I was working 85 hrs. a week. I literally did not sleep on Sunday night (or day) because I had to work. I was also a single mother. Weight loss and exercise HAD to be my number one priority- my health came first, and so before or after work I would hit the gym for at least an Hr. I also spent every spare or multi-tasking moment doing SOMETHING, from leg lifts while folding laundry or calf raises to crunches on my breaks and 20 Squats every time I went to the bathroom.

uh, I'm speechless.

FitnessBarbie99

I'm just getting started on my plan, but for me, exercise is sooooooooo important.

I start every weekday with 15 mins. of cardio while I watch local news while the coffee brews.
I shower, change, pack breakfast and lunch and drive 30 mins. to work. I go to the gym about 4 days out of 5 at lunchtime. That is usually about 15 cardio and 20 on the machines.
If I miss that work out for some reason, I got out for a walk before or after dinner.
I walk or hike on weekend days whenever the spirit moves me. I also do some yoga here and there.

Life does get crazy now and then so I don't freak out if I miss one work out each week. My goal is to accumulate an hour of cardio/strength/yoga every day. I often try to get a little more it when I can, so that I don't whine so much when I can't.

I don't look at it as a chore per se, but more as an investment in my future. Every step I take now is a step away from diabetes, prescription drugs and premature death. Keeping a clean house, prevents illness and accidents. Cooking your own food leads to health and besides, it's fun. Exercise is the same way -- enjoy it!

Embrace it.

c2sky

TO ALL OF YOU WHO SENT ME YOUR AMAZING STORIES. I WAS NOT ABLE TO USE SPECIFICS FROM VERY MANY, BUT I DREW FROM THE ESSENCE.

I just found out I got 100% on my essay!

Here are the comments from the professor:
another extremely solid performance. Great thesis, great opening, great use of the personal story as a frame, and creative use of dialogue in the early pages, letting the reader experience the weight (no pun intended) of excuses. Good use of opposing viewpoints throughout, and good use of contemporary written sources.

Thanks so much for all your help!

kittytrix

My name is Beatriz and I live in Southern California.

My life is full of stress. I'm a full-time, overtime crime reporter for a daily newspaper. I'm, also a mother of three kids, one who has ADHD. My brother recently knocked up his girlfriend now they're living with me until he can find a job and in this market it's not going to happen any time soon.

I give you this background to show you that I have a very full and high-stress life, but I make time for exercise at least three to four times a week because it helps me decompress. I box three times a week and that helps so much with letting out my agressions.

On days when I just can't make it because of breaking news or family issues, I feel awful. For that reason I have hand weights in my room that I can use while helping the kids with their homework.

When I stay away from the gym or working out for an extended period of time I feel sluggish, tired and in some cases, even a little blue. In contrast, even when I'm dragging and I have to force myself to work out, I feel so energized afterward.

I hope this helps you out.