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I totally understand. I had a really serious health scare and surgery 2 years ago. The anxiety and the feeling like... my body betrayed me (doesn't that sound crazy?) and I backslid a ton. Now I'm fighting to get back because I realize that it's NOT in my control. So I'm going to control as much as I can and overcome what…
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It's not easy, but it'll be worth it. Once healthy choices become habit it will be easier, but everyday is about choices. Congratulations on the first 4 days, that's great!
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Great job on the loss already, nice! I'm always happy to have positive friends :)
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I'm always happy to add supportive friends, feel free to add me :)
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I'd love some more friends who are active!!! I'm really focussing on getting in shape and working out, since I too love food lol!
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That is awesome!!!! Congratulations!!! I was ecstatic when I managed 10k, 100 miles is awe inspiring!
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Hello fellow Canadians! I'm from western Alberta too, love my mountains! There's a lot of fellow Calgarians here, nice! Now that summer is here we get to shake off the winter cobwebs and get out there :)
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I hear you. I will say this, motivation doesn't show up. Sometimes you have to just say "I'm doing this anyway". It took me a long time to come to that, and I fight with it a lot. Many days I just. don't. want. to. Make a playlist of music you love, get out there even when you don't want to, and you'll find you enjoy it…
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It doesn't sound pathetic. We are all on here because we need support!!!!
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I haven't made a list, I have "dream" ideas, but now I want to make a set list! My only goal so far is I want to get a small Superman tattoo (I know, maybe a bit geeky, but it's got a story LOL!) when I earn my black belt. I'm getting closer, only 2 belts between me and that black, and I won't get all the way without…
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I am so sorry about your husband. My heart aches reading your story :( I agree, give it a go! I am a bit of a martial arts junkie, and the Cardio kickboxing classes offered here range from young to retired people. They are friendly, open, and super supportive. I agree with ^^izzy, if you end up enjoying it invest in the…
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I'm in! I'm always looking for motivational friends, and I will do all I can to encourage as well :). Sending you a fr.
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Around here in the summer there are all sorts of outdoor boot camps. Super fun way to exercise with the added bonus of meeting people with similar goals. Do you have anything like that in your area? Sometimes the trick is to join something that you'll feel committed to keep going to :)
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Yeah, I don't track my burn when shooting either. I'm sure there is some, and I know fitness wise it's great for strength (an hour and my arms are jello. Increasing the draw poundage as you improve if you are on a compound and you'll notice it!) but 221 seems way high. If you are shooting solo you could sprint to the…
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I admire all moms who are working hard at this while having lots of little ones underfoot. I absolutely couldn't get to the gym or a class, and every time I tried a dvd some kind of chaos broke loose LOL! I just started doing little things - push-ups against the kitchen counter when I was cooking supper, squats while I was…
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I don't do KM, nowhere near me for it, although it looks intriguing! I'm currently training with the goal of black belt in Shotokan Karate, and am looking at adding BJJ in the fall. I train 2-3 times a week in the dojo, and make sure I am doing all I can on the off days, both weight training and cardio work - I live out in…
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I think it depends how often you go and what kind of "deal" it is to you. If you go a lot, then it's a regular part of your routine and you have to factor it in and be really sensible, since movie popcorn is so high (both cost and calories). However, if you go once or twice a year then it's more of a big event and, in my…
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You have a fantastic attitude! I am a TOTAL stress eater, and I work from home, so the fridge and everything is ALWAYS there. This year, to boot, has been one of the worst years for work stress. Bad combo. I have learned to love herbal tea, I find sipping on something hot to be a bit therapeutic and also tells my stomach…
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I was sure I posted before, but I don't see it LOL! I must not have, maybe a dream! I trained Goju Ryu for a few years, and then had to leave for surgery when I had just achieved green belt. When I returned the club had changed to Shotokan - difficult post-surgery for recovery (over a year and a half to get myself back)…
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Happy to have active and supportive friends on here too :) I'll add you, feel free others to add me as well.
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I would love to be in on a cheering section - and I agree, it is so nice to hear a bit of a pat on the back too LOL! I love getting on and finding out what everyone's day was like and giving them a like or a shout out, and yes, it's awesome after a killer workout to have my cheering section too! A lot of my friends have…
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I'd like to lose 40, but gosh, loosing 50 would be awesome!
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I'm always up for having friends that will help keep me on track and vies versa! A lot of the people on my friends list have slowly quit using MFP :(. Happy for more adds! I am aiming to lose 40-50 as well.
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Good luck!
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I sprinkle it with a bit of vinegar, a small dash of salt, and put it in the dehydrator. Salt and vinegar kale chips! Addictively yummy!
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Mountain girl here! Feel free to add me, I do find us Canucks have some differences in our foods.
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Good for you for getting out there!!!! I hear you, I was so self concious when I started - I still am sometimes. But I remind myself that I'm running for ME, not them, and what they think isn't on me. I have Runkeeper on my phone, and it tells me how my intervals are doing and if I'm ahead or behind my average and my best…
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The reality is that you are where you are now. You have to try not to beat yourself up thinking about where you once were. It sounds like you overcame some huge things, and that had to have been very hard. And now you have a new challenge in front of you. If you hold onto where you once were as your guide post, it is going…
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I'm glad you were able to talk to him about it! I'm sure if I ever saw myself working out, I'd think I looked somewhat goofy too (the post with the runners in this thread, priceless and totally me!). However, I'll take looking goofy working out if I can look healthy the rest of the day :) The fact that you were able to…
