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maintaining good habits

sjsd
sjsd Posts: 7
edited September 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I've been very lucky in that I have lost about 100 pounds and kept it off for over 9 years.
I do want to make sure that the old habits do not creep back on and I think this site is very good for tracking.

I was never an exerciser but have recently started a workout routine and I'm very excited about it.

Any suggestion on how to keep the momentum going would be great!

Thanks in advance.

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  • lucifa73
    lucifa73 Posts: 110
    First of all well done on an epic maintain!

    I would suggest not going overboard on the exercise - get you body used to it. Going full blast and getting jaded, or even worse, injured, will be a recipe for disaster.

    Also, don't expect the first form of exercise to be the one that suits straight off - you may have to try a few different activities before you find one that 'clicks' for you.

    MOst important of all - ENJOY!!!
  • dumb_blondes_rock
    dumb_blondes_rock Posts: 1,568 Member
    How did you lose the 100??
  • sjsd
    sjsd Posts: 7
    I did Michael Thurmond's six week body makeover and was flown out to do an infomercial. The diet was very good, as long as you did not cheat. I did not cheat, EVER. It took four months to lose the first 50, then the rest came off in about a year.

    I've never looked back! I did not exercise while I was on the plan. The exercise started when I tore a rotator cuff and had to go to PT. The PT suggested some other exercises as Post Rehab and I've come to like the gym. I'll never love it, but I feel a lot better since I started the exercise.
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