Welcome Odelle!! I think that making that decision and then mentally preparing yourself is the most important step to getting started. That's exactly what I did! I made the decision mid-2012 and spent about 4 months getting psyched up so that I knew that once I started, I'd not quit in a matter of 2 weeks. During that time, I came across lots of helpful info and inspiration, but most importantly was MFP. I started MFP end of December and have been going strong ever since. Most importantly, I try to make every day count...but if one day is disappointing, I just remind myself to keep going tomorrow, because one bad day is no reason to give up, but it is a reason to do better. You're doing P90x and that is totally amazing!! Rock on!! So, jump in and keep us posted every day. Nice to have Australia represented. See you in the daily threads!

Welcome Kat! So glad you joined. Well, we can't do it for you, but if you commit to checking-in daily, then you will find support, accountability, and friendship here!

I'm no stranger to losing weight, as I've done it "as needed" in the past. But this time is different for me, I decided that I truly DO want to change my life, by making a lifestyle change. I found that the best way to do that is to form HABITS which will eventually make it all EFFORTLESS. To form a habit, one must commit to doing something repeatedly until they have grown so accustomed to it, that they just do it "automatically" and effortlessly. So, my first task was to commit to COMPLETING JM 30 Day Shred, which I did in January, then RI30 in February. I PROMISED myself that I would do it for 30 DAYS, and I did and I was on my way to forming a fitness habit. During Jan & Feb, I checked in with a MFP group everyday and it really helped with accountability. So, this Daily Workout Partners group is meant for that same kind of daily check-in and accountability NO MATTER what kind of workout you do. Definitely cardio & strength is a SUPER plan and I can't wait to hear what you're upto everyday (even on rest days). I've already learned so much from others here.

Welcome Donna!

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sibling. How young, and what a sad wake-up call. I am fortunate enough to still have both of my siblings. I am also fortunate enough to live in a place where people work well past "retirement" age, into their 80's regularly. The city center is full of people aged 70s and 80s and up. I suspect it is not only the Mediterranean diet, but also the high activity level that keeps them going. I am also fortunate enough to have experience with one of the world's rare "blue zones". In fact, it is our August vacation spot, except it'll just by DH and son this year. I'll be staying away with my lil girl this year...because it is a rather "rough" place to live, very rugged for a 2 year old. Most certainly it is this "rough, ruggedness" that keeps people active and going into their 90s and beyond. I have learned that these people don't need to lift a single weight or power up a single treadmill, to live a long and healthy life. But since I want to look as young as I can for as long as I can, I'll be taking extra measures of planned exercise as much as life allows.

Welcome to the group. You can check-in daily here, even on rest days, to keep yourself accountable and to meet some great folks and learn about other workouts and programs that they are doing.

Welcome Jen!!! We're here everyday, so jump right in. There's lots of variety represented here and plenty to learn from others, or to just plain old get inspired when you need it.

Welcome Angie!

You've come to the right place. We're all looking to give and to receive daily accountability, motivation, and inspiration. I encourage everyone to check-in daily, even if it is a rest day, vacation, or just plain ole lazy day. Accountability isn't only for the days that we workout...it's also for the days that we don't workout (that's when accountability matters the most).

Jump right in on the daily threads!