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  • Great quote! It's a choice. I used to LOVE exercise, but after a ski injury, it was very tough to get back to exercise. Lately, I do easier things, like walking errands instead of driving. One day, I walked to pay some bills instead of driving - I covered 3+ miles walking! Find little ways to incorporate exercise and…
    in How do you motivate yourself to exercise? Comment by amaria9 November 2012
  • I've done the Tough Mudder in Colorado. Having a running base is great - it will serve you well! It depends on the events at your local Tough Mudder, but it's highly likely you will also need upper body strength. At the Colorado race I did, there were lots of events that required upper-body strength: monkey bars (about 20…
    in Tough Mudder Comment by amaria9 November 2012
  • Congrats on your success so far!! Great quote above! When responding to people, I'd add a little more: "Thanks for your concern, I really appreciate it!" And then tell them that you're committed to being healthy and you're confident that you're taking great care of yourself - the weight loss is just the result of you being…
    in Dealing with comments from other people Comment by amaria9 November 2012
  • Wow - great job, you look fantastic!
    in Pear shaped ladies before and after! Comment by amaria9 October 2012
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