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Looking for friends to get started on a health/fitness kick!

kec_15
kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I'm a former collegiate athlete and really miss being in the best shape of my life. Work and grad school have taken up so much time that I lost my routine so I need some motivation to get it back! It would be really great to know others who want to do the same:)
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  • NicoleS16
    NicoleS16 Posts: 5 Member
    Hey girl I'm in the same boat! Former college softball player and then real life hit after graduation. I've been SLOWLY going for a year but trying to kick it in gear now. It's a tough journey but you can do it! You're definitely not alone :)
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Awesome! It's nice to know you aren't alone. Leaving a sport is a tough transition!
  • MommaMonkeyNgo
    MommaMonkeyNgo Posts: 4 Member
    Former wrestler here, kinda makes these extra 40lb a harder hit knowing I how important weight is in my sport.
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    @MommaMonkeyNgo of course! I've been told weight is a key aspect in that sport. Just gotta stay dedicated!
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Needing some motivation to get back into that gym routine; comment here if you feel the same and we can all help each other out!
  • Justn7883
    Justn7883 Posts: 4,764 Member
    Howdy :)
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Haha howdy to you as well!
  • Burger2066
    Burger2066 Posts: 126 Member
    Former college hockey player here. Trying to get back out there...but it has been a while. Skating tomorrow for the first time since my last knee injury. It is getting close!
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    @Burger2066 that's awesome! I have a friend who played hockey in college as well, it's tough! Should feel nice finally getting back out there
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    @NicoleS16 that's awesome! I had some friends on the softball team at my school. Tough sport!
  • lions32
    lions32 Posts: 165 Member
    Former college basketball player...feel free to add!
  • angelamichelle_xo
    angelamichelle_xo Posts: 646 Member
    i'm not on a health 'kick' more of just...a new way of life.
    feel free to add me though.
  • youknowjo
    youknowjo Posts: 3 Member
    angelamichelle_xo wrote: »
    i'm not on a health 'kick' more of just...a new way of life.
    feel free to add me though.

  • youknowjo
    youknowjo Posts: 3 Member
    Shoot I gained 40 pounds after getting out of school sports 2 years ago. Got hooked on caffeine and other unhealthy food and strayed away from my clean eating diet. Right now I look nasty lol but I know I can get my body back !!!! 19 yrs old still in my prime
  • Kaylee_Girl21
    Kaylee_Girl21 Posts: 26 Member
    Hello there! Haven't really played sports in years, but I am totally looking for some friends on here to keep the motivation flowing! Hope you are having a lovely evening, girl! Feel free to add me, and that goes for anyone else as well! :)
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Awesome! Extra motivation is always nice! :)
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Kaylee_Girl21 wrote: »
    Hello there! Haven't really played sports in years, but I am totally looking for some friends on here to keep the motivation flowing! Hope you are having a lovely evening, girl! Feel free to add me, and that goes for anyone else as well! :)

    Feel free to add :)
  • NicoleS16
    NicoleS16 Posts: 5 Member
    kec_15 wrote: »
    @NicoleS16 that's awesome! I had some friends on the softball team at my school. Tough sport!
    It was definitely a ton of running at my school! So, I'm trying to get back that speed and endurance as I shed some more pounds. How often do you guys go to the gym? I love the outdoors so much more than a treadmill but it's freezing outside, so I gotta suck it up haha
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    edited February 2016
    Ahh I've been lucky with weather, I'm in Texas so it hasn't been colder than 60° in weeks! I usually just go on long runs and do calisthenics at the house cause I can't afford a gym membership right now @NicoleS16
  • RNZLR44
    RNZLR44 Posts: 574 Member
    Anyone needing motivation and encouragement in your journey feel free to add me:)
  • NicoleS16
    NicoleS16 Posts: 5 Member
    kec_15 wrote: »
    Ahh I've been lucky with weather, I'm in Texas so it hasn't been colder than 60° in weeks! I usually just go on long runs and do calisthenics at the house cause I can't afford a gym membership right now @NicoleS16

    Totally with you on the gym membership thing! It can be pricey! I go to planet fitness for $10 a month here but if I lived in Texas, I would be saving my money and hitting up the outdoors. 60 degrees sounds fantastic, I'm so jealous! Keep it up :)
  • drocksi317
    drocksi317 Posts: 39 Member
    Hey! So question has your diet stayed relatively good?
  • utkarsh_rai
    utkarsh_rai Posts: 40 Member
    I've put some fat and I have difficulty skating :( I have decided to shed 10 lbs, Its only day 2 though.
  • lilytomlin97
    lilytomlin97 Posts: 1 Member
    2 years ago I split up with my now ex boyfriend and got very ill, I was around 9st and dropped down to just under 7st I then became happy in my self put the weight back on, I then (last summer) joined the gym become a fitness freak and managed to get to a good weight and I was fit.. then I met my boyfriend and it all went out the window and im now the heaviest I have ever been around 10st 3/4lb. I need to get fit and back down to a healthy weight again around the 8/8.5 st mark, as you can see my weight has been a constant battle and my life plays a huge roll in it! im on here looking for some inspiration! Plus me and my boyfriend are off the Vegas in August and I need to look good!!!
  • strozman
    strozman Posts: 2,622 Member
    I have trouble staying motivated too. But I have 2 friends who encourage me to hit the gym and track regularly
  • meg_hk1006
    meg_hk1006 Posts: 4 Member
    You can add me anytime. Goodluck
  • battyg1313
    battyg1313 Posts: 176 Member
    Feel free to add me people
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    @lilytomlin97 ugh I know how that goes; the boyfriend weight gain is the worst! Haha they spoil you with food and treats then all of a sudden you're overweight saying "what happened!?"
    You'll get the body you want by August no problem!
  • kec_15
    kec_15 Posts: 53 Member
    Yes having friends to motivate you is the best! I wish I had more like that
  • crpoll5
    crpoll5 Posts: 105 Member
    Always looking for new best friends who are active and want to motivate each other . Anyone, please feel free to add me!
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