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@1fit_mamma thank you so much for your kind words and tangible advice! I had the same thought about 'well you were always a fat person so have no hope of losing weight.' Your post was really refreshing! I went one morning last week and am aiming for two this week. Thanks for the tips!!!

Quick update for anyone that cares :smile: Today was my first morning gym of the year! I went to a 45 min barre class and made it to work on time. For the first month, I'm aiming for 3-5 total gym days per week with 2 of those being mornings. Eventually, my goal is 5 mornings per week. I don't feel great, but need to get…

@janejellyroll OMG THANK YOU!

@beaglebrandon i like the lunchtime idea - it used to be perfect for me! Unfortunately, in my new job, lunchtime is less of an option (though still something I could pursue eventually). I'm starting with a goal of 2 mornings per week and will see how it goes. Happy New Year!

@Packerjohn you're so right - i've gotta figure out a good way to ditch it

@AgentFlex you're the second person to suggest this - I definitely think I'm going to ask my work friend to at least shoot me a text. If nothing else, it's accountability. Thanks!

@WickAndArtoo I like this suggestion - similar to the person who suggested doing something enjoyable when waking up a little early. I think I'll try these two over the next couple weeks to ease into 2017. Thank you!

I really should have not exaggerated my whole flight missing thing (it was one flight after a wild night out) - it really set people off. I was just trying to stress my not being a morning person.

@butterfli7o I've seen the 'sleep in your workout clothes' thing before. Do you wear restrictive clothes to work out? I have to wear like a heavy duty sports bra and also wear leggings to avoid chaffing. I've always worried about this being super uncomfortable or (sorry gross tmi) causing infections. Have you found good…

@girlinahat I've really gotta conquer the 'snooze' thing. I am a horrible snoozer. I think I'm going to have to try the alarm clock across the room thing (which will also prevent me looking at my phone before bed). I'm with you on not wanting a class, but maybe if I schedule out my workouts rather than just showing up to…

@Tacklewasher same days every week might help. Like maybe I should be realistic and say Fridays / Mondays won't happen as often so I start with Tuesday and Thursday or something. My gym isn't FAR, but I certainly wish it were in the basement :smile:

@janejellyroll wow I love this idea and it's one I haven't heard before! I think I'll try this for the remaining 11 days of the month and then try to kick off 2017 by trying to hit the AM gym. Thanks!

@TrueBeautyDanielle the phone idea is good. My issue with it is always not wanting my roommate to hear it and wake her up, but I guess that gives me even more incentive to not hit snooze. I like the idea of laying out my workout clothes. I'm sure that would help a little. Thanks!

@Carlos_421 yeah agreed, i don't need to do it every day. but i would like to be able to motivate myself to morning gym when I know I have an evening activity and I really struggle with that. which was the whole point of this thread, not 12 people telling me to not bother. sorry, this isn't to hate on you as I appreciate…

@Carlos_421 I was replying to a post about getting a dog

@Jules_farmgirl that's a good idea. I have a coworker friend that morning gyms so I'm thinking about asking her to do something like that.

@Carlos_421 thanks for the idea. I do actually bring a gym bag to work and am pretty good about going on my way home (gym is between my metro stop and home). However, things will come up like dinner with a family member or a work event. I want to find a balance in having a life and being healthy. Even if I could just gym…

@Tacklewasher god, I wish! unfortunately, I can't with my roommate situation. maybe I wake myself up with puppy videos? haha

@trigden1991 sweet, thanks for the awesome tip! .... if you don't have anything helpful to say, don't bother posting.

Got off to a slow start haha

Goal: 150 miles running and walking 10/1 0.98 10/2 0.06 10/3 5.73 TOTAL: 6.77 LEFT: 143.23 PER DAY: 5.12

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I want to join - thanks!

Everyone has given the advice I would (be firm with your doctor, log meticulously, get regular testing) so I just wanted to reach out and say I totally understand how frustrating this is. I am hypo (obviously) after having a total thyroidectomy in 2014 and sometimes I just want to pull my hair out thinking "I HAVE TO DO…

I want to do this! I'd love some accountability. When I eat poorly I am terrible about logging.

@oliverneedsyou "Even if it takes me 2 years to reach my goal weight I'll be feeling (and looking) better and better during that 2 year span" i love that mindset! Congrats on your loss!