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I take a weight training class at my YMCA, and it's helped me learn the basics and proper form. Whenever I want to lift out of class, it's easy because I've been taught which exercises work which muscles.
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100lbs by January? That's quite daunting. I think if you do the math, that's about 16lbs to lose a month-- which would be hard for everyone! Perhaps setting a more reasonable time in which to lose the weight would help you mentally. No doubt you can lose the weight, don't worry so much about the time, just focus on getting…
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Always been overweight, pretty much my whole life. Hit my highest weight of just over 300 lbs in December of last year, I carry a lot of this in my midsection. An older woman approached me and asked me if I was having twins. TWINS, you guys. Needless to say, that was quite a wake up call.
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Set a new goal! I set my original goal to the recommended weight for being able to donate bone marrow. I want to be on the donor list! I'd also really like to learn to ride a horse.
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I take classes at the Y and there are many ladies in that age range that take water aerobics for their arthritis. Good luck!
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Age: 25 Occupation: Freelance Video Editor. I hope to one day edit promotional trailers, and perhaps even films one day.
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In the same boat! However, I have found that exercising has definitely helped me lose weight, and it doesn't make me feel terrible when I have a cheat meal here and there. After joining the Y, I fell in love with Zumba! We can all do it! Never give up!
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I was always so afraid to try zumba because I thought I would be terrible at it. Started going a little over 2 months ago and I LOVE it! Was unsure at first, but after my instructor mentioned my progress and dancing talent (total shock to this girl) I fell in love. I burn a ton of calories and my endurance has improved--…
