Why I Have Decided to Lift

weather_nerd
weather_nerd Posts: 93
in Fitness and Exercise
I kind of liked the fact my significant other told me I don't need to go to the gym.

Until I realized what I was doing to my health.

Little spurts of cardio here and there, that should be okay, right? Maybe if I didn't get bored so easily. I'm the kind of person who needs a challenge on a regular basis, and who gets tired of the same old stuff day in/day out. To me, a leisurely pedal on a bike in the gym while I watch tv is just as effective (and exciting) as dusting my house. That's why I've been avoiding the gym. Why go when it's a chore?

While I love the fact I am loved for who I am and how I look now, I can't keep this up. I used to love the thrill of lifting, I loved the energy it gave me. I felt so much better, and I feel as though I was a better person all-around when I used to lift. This was because I just felt good, and had more to give to my family, friends and job. I could go on and on about the differences I felt then and now, but I'm sure everyone who has done this knows.

I have to do this for me, because I want to be healthy. I want to be happy. I am literally tired of being tired from being inactive.

L.

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  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    reported.
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  • All4Me2014xx
    All4Me2014xx Posts: 155 Member
    reported.

    For what? I'm confused.

    ^^THIS. My question exactly. What's to be reported on? The OP stated why the continuation of lifiting is the choice they made. No advertisement, no spam, no specially developed drink this and weigh next to nothing stuff.

    Just reasoning out why lifting works for the OP.
  • maleckathryn
    maleckathryn Posts: 20
    Not a clue why youw ere reported??

    I am a female but have started including some lifting and resistance training. It feels really good to just feel stronger.
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    reported.

    You like reporting things, don't you?
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    no not really- I've only done it 2 times in my history here? well 3 technically I reported the same person 2 in the same thread since she was way out of line. but two separate instances.

    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.
  • weather_nerd
    weather_nerd Posts: 93
    Resistance training ALWAYS made me feel good. The first time I tried it out, I worked with a girl who was pretty well versed in weightlifting. I was sore for days, but I still revert back to a lot of the exercises she taught me.
  • weather_nerd
    weather_nerd Posts: 93
    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    Great, you can count. You are right. I'll forward you your prize shortly.
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    no not really- I've only done it 2 times in my history here? well 3 technically I reported the same person 2 in the same thread since she was way out of line. but two separate instances.

    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    Noted. My apologies to you
  • weather_nerd
    weather_nerd Posts: 93
    no not really- I've only done it 2 times in my history here? well 3 technically I reported the same person 2 in the same thread since she was way out of line. but two separate instances.

    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    And furthermore, what is it to you? The fact you know how many times somebody posts on the same topic might suggest you need to find another hobby.
  • Veil5577
    Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    Great, you can count. You are right. I'll forward you your prize shortly.

    Multiple posts on the same topic in the forums are frowned upon in MFP
  • No_Finish_Line
    No_Finish_Line Posts: 3,661 Member
    usually when my threads get no attention i just cry in the corner on my own. never thought of trying the same thing over again lol
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    no not really- I've only done it 2 times in my history here? well 3 technically I reported the same person 2 in the same thread since she was way out of line. but two separate instances.

    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    Noted. My apologies to you

    no worries. If I was out of line- then I would apolgoize as well to the OP.... but cross posting is against forum rules and it seemed awfully sketchy to start different threads with the exaxt same content.

    If the OP is just clumsy on forums- then my bad- but I seriously believed it's been a troll. My apologies if not.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    no not really- I've only done it 2 times in my history here? well 3 technically I reported the same person 2 in the same thread since she was way out of line. but two separate instances.

    this is the third time I've seen this EXACT post by this exact person.

    And furthermore, what is it to you? The fact you know how many times somebody posts on the same topic might suggest you need to find another hobby.

    just following forum rules... perhaps you should try it.

    Secondly. I work 3 jobs- I'm a professional dancer and I spend upwards of 10 hours a week weight lifting add on a few hours of a cardio and I do sewing projects as a side job.

    I do not think I need more hobbies- but thanks!

    now- where's my prize?
  • DeadliftAddict
    DeadliftAddict Posts: 746 Member
    Lifting rocks! Shame for posting multiple times though, I guess.
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