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in my brand new Mercedes.
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Congrats on the new job. Been where you are and the big thing for me was getting into the routine right from the start. Make the time for exercise/ strength training - whatever you want to do. It gets very hard incorporating this if you wait until after you establish your work routine. Keep fitness a priority (like it…
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Congrats on what you have accomplished so far Trina - that's great!! I am here more for the exercise side, but welcome adding a friend and cheering you on. Happy New Year!
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Texas
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You comment about being cautious about seeking extremes and looking bony. It sounds to me like you are ready mentally ready to gain some weight to feel healthy about yourself. That's good - you are motivated to start the journey you desire. Find friends to help get you to the goal you desire and help you stay there. Don't…
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I agree with others on the swimming and calorie management. Sorry to hear the knee is going to take a while to heal. Been down that road with a broken ankle - no fun. But it made me change my habits in many facets of my life - not just exercise. Research activities you can do that don't involve the injured knee. You…
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Way to go quicklabs - you are AWESOME. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on your accomplishments!!
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Great post! You are awesome!
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Great post - just for today I will skip that soda, and maintain my exercise routine.
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I had difficulty getting into the routine. I knew what needed to be done, but kept making excuses for not doing it (no time, too tired, etc. - the usual excuses). I changed my routine and started small - very small. Got myself into a routine - same time, same small change/ activity/ exercise every day. after about two…
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Prayers for peace for your father and family go out to you. Thank you for sharing.
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Welcome the opportunity to help motivate. Congrats on getting to this point in your journey!! Feel free to add me if you wish.
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Had similar issue with sodas and late night snacks. I found alternates to soda (tea in my case). But the reality is I felt guilty about what I was putting in my body. Started looking at that person in the mirror and didn't like what was staring back at me. Got me started on short easy workout schedule and cutting out some…
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If tough mudder is too big a step, try a Warrior Dash. Lots of fun, doesn't require much/ any training and is rewarding. Try and find motivation by knowing you're doing something good for yourself. Don't let what other people think be what drives you to work out, or not. The person in the mirror is the one who matters -…
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Find a healthy routine and stick with it. (No time limits, no weight loss/ gain limits) Like who I see in the mirror (getting in shape physically is part of that)!
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Goals help me but as others have noted, maybe it's having a different goal than the typical x lbs by y date. Celebrate the 18 lbs lost as that is a noteworthy accomplishment! You are in a marathon - you accomplish weight loss by doing "things" to take care of yourself. Those "things" should be your goals - workout routine,…
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I understand the kids thing and time management! Very hard for me to get started and in a routine - I always had an excuse not to exercise. I am only up to 20 minutes a day but have been staying with it for 5 weeks now. And I know this is a marathon, not a sprint. We all have at least 5 or 10 minutes of time during the day…
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Your progress speaks for itself - you are doing awesome! Part company with the guy who's dragging you down. Obviously your health is important to you (as it should be). Your body thanks you! Keep up with your routine - it's obviously working!!
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I'm with 33Freya - it's a marathon. Monitor your progress over the long term. The fact you are trying to improve yourself is great - your body thanks you! Don't lose that drive (and don't let these pics discourage you) - take measurements. Make adjustments along the way. Congrats on staying with it this far!
