rant about a rant =]

barbiex3 · June 2011

If i'm 135 pounds and been working out my ENTIRE LIFE & i've never been 'overweight' in my entire life, and I still think working out is difficult and a DAILY challenge, it makes me wonder how people who have gone years without working out feel the first time they step into the gym or just go on a ten min walk.

All I know, is I give MAJOR MAJOR props to anyone doing ANY activity, even if they are walking for 5 or 10 min.
Not everyone is going to be running or lifting or cycling or swimming because they don't feel comfortable with their abilities or maybe they just don't want to.
People should feel proud about moving their bodies, and I don't want anyone on here to be discouraged for a forum I saw eariler posted about this.

Everyone should keep moving & logging whatever exercise they want =] !

snkeller24 · June 2011

Totally agree with your first paragraph. They are a huge inspiration and I applaud them!

mattbryan · June 2011

Here here!!!!

Anyone who makes an effort and starts working towards a better tomorrow is to be commended!

spaztastic13 · June 2011

AGREED!!!!! Thank you for this!

NancyAnne1960 · June 2011

I think I know the post, and I'm still fuming over it!!! I agree, kudos to anyone who gets moving no matter how small.

sarah307 · June 2011

agreeee!

OSUalum · June 2011

YES!
Thank you!

julslea · June 2011

Well said!

SarahRuth♥ · June 2011

Everyone has to start somewhere. And take it from someone who was once 220 lbs and couldn't walk around the block without being out of breath... it is ridiculously hard to start, and incredibly easy to get discouraged when you can't do the things you wish you could do, or the things that other people tell you that you should be doing.

In my opinion, anyone who is here, logging, and trying deserves encouragement.

brph26 · June 2011

I must have missed that post, but well said!! Totally agree with you!

suzooz · June 2011

You asked how it felt when someone who's been a couch potato for years started exercising for the first time. In a word: awful!

A few months ago, I started doing the Wii Fit, and I remember the first time I did the Island Run, which is jogging in place for not even 5 minutes. I never thought I was going to make it, and could never figure out who would choose to do a 'free run.' Well, I worked at it, and finally, I was able to do a 10 minute "run". It was the longest "mile" for me, and I celebrated the NSV with you on this site. I finally worked my way up to 30 minutes. I tried to transition to "real" running outside, but failed miserably. I shared this heartache with you, too. I have somewhat fallen off the exercise wagon, but still find time to do an occasional Wii Zumba and Free Run. And yes, I mow the lawn!

I can empathize with those who struggle to walk 5 minutes, or take the stairs, and applaud them for every step that they take to get healthier!

I just wanted to thank my MFP friends that have celebrated my NSV victories with me and have also shared in my exercise heartaches. Without you, I would not be where I am today -- halfway to my goal!

julslea · June 2011

I just read a post that you are probably ranting about and I can't believe what I just read in that post! I've been 230 lbs and could barely make it to the mailbox without being out of breath. Any thing that gets your heart rate up counts! I counted cleaning tonight because I was sweating when I was done. I did Wii boxing last week and wore my HRM and logged the calories that it said I burned. Yes, my weight loss has been slower than I would like (i've had a few days where I just didn't log and had binge days) but I am working to be a healthier person.