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Perspective!
Needed some cat litter so we went to Sam's club. It was a 50 pound bag....hmmm, close to what I have lost. So, I picked up the bag and walked around with it for a bit. Whew,it was heavy! I mean heavy!!! Perspective is everything!!!! I feel so good, even if I am on a plateau right now. Humming, not singing yet, the Rocky…
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Motivation Quote R. W. Emerson
“Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; you shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson R. W. Emerson is a literary hero…
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For a Brief and Shining Moment...Camelot
I am 62, overweight and have the secret desire to run at least once like I was 18. A fast sprint just for the joy of it....Ahhh. I live at 5280 feet above sea level (Denver, Colorado) and an 5'8, 207lbs. Moobs and all! I am working with a client in Milwaukee and have left my comfort zone exercise bike routine back up…
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NSV!!! Not recognized!!!
I just had a person come through our office that I have known and worked with for years (she is based in another state). We see each other on-site or at meetings three or four times a year. From the front desk she can see me in my office. She came over and asked if I had lost weight. She said, with a smile, that she was…
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Introduction
I am a 61 year old guy who is losing weight. Yea for me, boo cause I gained it. I live in Colorado, still work and am reasonably happy,(It's a self assessment but it works for me. Chuckling ruefully....) I am at a temporary plateau in losing but am still motivated. Nice to see a group that that is age appropriate for me…
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New to the forum
I have used MyFitnessP for some time, but fell off the wagon until several week ago. Back on track and joined for motivation and support (Why do I hate to admit that....chuckling ruefully...) Older guy, 229.5 as of today and going for am initial goal of 200. As a philosophy of life, I quote John Barrymore Sr. who said: " A…
