Name Your Poison

Cliffslosinit
Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
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This is not a debate of which is better.

It's about what gives you life....

What are you passionate about?

Do you run in the open air?
Do you lift heavy?
Do you do both?

What has kept you going and pulled you out of a negative situation? (previous lifestyle)

(this may help others):flowerforyou:
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  • escloflowneCHANGED
    escloflowneCHANGED Posts: 3,038 Member
    Competing in races!
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    Competing in races!

    That is my hope one day!
  • _John_
    _John_ Posts: 8,646 Member
    physical competition. Doesn't matter what. I just lay around and get fat without it.

    Lifting tames the beast in the absence of direct competion. Fishing or golf work as well.

    5 on 5 pick up basketball games are my favorite. I SUCK so I have to outwork people and I love the effort I have to give to stay competitive there.
  • Matt24442
    Matt24442 Posts: 324
    MMA and self defense training
  • IronCakes
    IronCakes Posts: 317 Member
    Lifting always :heart:
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    Lifting first.

    Running is #2 and we have a love/hate relationship. I love it when I'm done :)
  • hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze
    hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze Posts: 1,841 Member
    Cardio and lifting for me!

    What keeps me going is my refusal use having kids as an excuse to be out of shape and to keep all of my mommy "friends" hating me. :bigsmile:

    This morning I might have sorta jogged on the elliptical WHILE eating an handful Butterfinger Bites though... :ohwell:
  • hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze
    hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze Posts: 1,841 Member
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  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    Lifting heavy & MMA.

    Running is a *kitten* and we don't get along.
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    Crossfit !!!
  • Pedalpush
    Pedalpush Posts: 246 Member
    I thrive on being able to change and maintain my body. Setbacks (like my tricky back) freaking kill me. I'm not so competitive, unless I'm on a team. I will go for the win for others, but not necessarily for myself.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    I enjoy both!

    Running is as much a mental exercise for me as it is physical. When I'm running around my neighborhood or on trails in my area I sort out so much mental garbage. It's like running is a dumping ground for all the crap I need to get out of my head.

    Lifting makes me feel strong physically and mentally. Setting goals for myself whether it's reps or weight and then achieving them gives me a feeling of accomplishment. It keeps me moving forward. I struggle terribly with the person I see in the mirror a lot of days but the person I see in the mirror when I'm lifting is a badass. I LOVE that b!tch.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Lifting heavy!

    Seeing my stats go up. Hitting new PR. Going shopping and knowing everything in my size will look good without needing to try it on.
  • sabified
    sabified Posts: 1,035 Member
    Running (outdoors) started me on this and kept me going when I didn't want to anymore. I have an awesome trail by my place that is fantastic to run on- not too busy so great solitude... it meanders along beside a creek and is in the woods so wonderful fresh air, even though the city's all around us.. friendly people (or at least ppl who don't bother you)... and then I also run with my fiance so it's great bonding as well. Have more recently started running on a treadmill and it's great to be able to maintain a quicker pace or see how much further I can go.

    I've only just started strength training, though seeing gains so quickly is also very motivating.
  • _Emma_Problema_
    _Emma_Problema_ Posts: 261 Member
    City walking.

    I like lifting and competing in races and trail running in the forest, but really nothing makes me feel both calm and excited like walking through a decently sized city. When I'm home I walk through the burbs with my dogs or my mom or my sister. It's a great way to socialize and to spend some nice alone time.

    Walking is an underrated exercise.
  • silvergurl518
    silvergurl518 Posts: 4,123 Member
    exercising in the vast open....being in nature...feeling alive.
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  • Iceberg_Simpson
    Iceberg_Simpson Posts: 737 Member
    Definitely lifting. Especially when I up my personal best. I feel like I can compete against myself and there is so much room for growth. After lifting, I feel like I actually accomplished something.
  • schmetterling1
    schmetterling1 Posts: 130 Member
    Lifting first.

    Running is #2 and we have a love/hate relationship. I love it when I'm done :)



    Agreed I do love that feeling of I did it!!!
  • Carissa145
    Carissa145 Posts: 604 Member
    Running through the wildflowers on the fells of England next to a lake. It's amazing.
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    Running through the wildflowers on the fells of England next to a lake. It's amazing.

    suddenly my trail runs don't sound so cool
  • PooksInBoots
    PooksInBoots Posts: 56
    I have two - Kickboxing and Yoga

    Kickboxing is a mega stress release.

    Yoga is excellent for the body and mind. But let's be honest... I just want to be as bendy as I can be!!
  • Pixi_Rex
    Pixi_Rex Posts: 1,676 Member
    What are you passionate about? I am still figuring that part out but right now races... want to do them all.

    Do you run in the open air? Sometimes (if you can call it running) - all though now its getting colder and I have to retreat indoors and I am unhappy
    Do you lift heavy? Not yet.
    Do you do both?

    What has kept you going and pulled you out of a negative situation? (previous lifestyle) My friends here. I wouldn't be here without them.
  • jessilyn76
    jessilyn76 Posts: 532 Member
    Tequila!
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Don Julio 1942...on ice, 2oz lime, 1tspn sugar. stirred.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Of course...then there's the wife... :devil:
  • 1shauna1
    1shauna1 Posts: 993 Member
    Arsenic
  • iplayoutside19
    iplayoutside19 Posts: 2,304 Member
    Probably "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" or "Ride the Wind", but really with Poison you can't go wrong.
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    Margaritas!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: ....oh wait, that wasn't the question.... oops *shuffles out*
  • 40andFindingFitness
    40andFindingFitness Posts: 497 Member
    Neither. But I'd love to start running. The problem is when I do I feel like I can't breathe. I need to get the breathing technique down instead of sucking air and panicking.

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