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Old 12-07-2011, 01:01 PM   #1
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I was at spin class today and there was a fast part and I found myself going faster than usual, really pushing myself and dripping with sweat (sorry if that's a yucky visual!) Anyway, I was grinning like an idiot while I was doing this and for some reason felt so happy, and I found myself wondering why I was doing this and why I felt this way and then it hit me...
It's because I can.
I know that sounds simplistic and a little weird, but having been heavy, out of shape and exercise-averse for so long, it's taken me a while to get here. The exercise is not just a means to an end, not just something to suffer through to burn calories or get more fit. OK, it is that, and sometimes it's a huge effort to go and do when it's not comfortable.
The real reason I keep going and doing though, is simply because I can. And after so many years of not being able to, I feel a lot of joy and gratitude for this. Even though I'm not good at it, even at 220 lbs, even though every other woman in the room had a waist the size of my thigh...
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Old 12-07-2011, 01:12 PM   #2
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Absolutely feel happy about that!
I can't imagine a better reason to keep at it and improve yourself BECAUSE you can do something now you couldn't before.

Good for you!!!
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Old 12-07-2011, 04:10 PM   #3
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Love this. I've had the exact same feeling, and it actually brought me to tears. You're doing amazing things, keep it up!
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Old 12-07-2011, 04:23 PM   #4
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That an awesome NSV!!!!! What an inspiration! Thank you for posting.
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Old 12-07-2011, 04:27 PM   #5
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Sounds like a NSV to me! Good job!
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Old 12-07-2011, 04:27 PM   #6
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Wonderful feeling isn't it? I walked 6 k today and it was hailing so I thought I'll go home, but I had a good pace going and was in the zone, so I did another 2 k! Just because I could.

This is the path to permanent change and ongoing weightloss

You are doing fab!
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Old 12-07-2011, 04:52 PM   #7
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LOVE this post....Congrats
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Old 12-07-2011, 08:17 PM   #8
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Your success is inspirational. Congrats!
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Old 12-07-2011, 09:22 PM   #9
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So wonderful! LOVE IT!
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Old 12-07-2011, 10:33 PM   #10
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Fantastic. With your attitude it's no wonder you are so successful at this weight loss game! Keep it up.

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Old 12-08-2011, 01:35 PM   #11
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Love your post! So amazing and so true! Thank you for your story!
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Old 12-09-2011, 01:26 AM   #12
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Thanks you guys - it's so great to hear such nice comments and positive feedback...
I was so sore today that I was going to post something along the lines of "No, actually I can't" but I made myself go back to spin class and get back on the bike Spinning again and aleve made things a lot better (there might have been a drink in the mix as well!)
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Old 12-09-2011, 10:40 PM   #13
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Glad you got back on that bike too! I always found the soreness dissipates a lot faster if I "worked it out" of my muscles again.

You've done amazing. "You can" isn't simplistic -- it's 132 pounds monumental!
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