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Old 06-13-2008, 11:52 AM   #1  
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I am doing the happy dance because I finally had enough courage today to get on the elliptical machine at the gym.......

I worked out on the treadmill and then I figured I'd go over to a smaller room of the gym that is usually less crowed. There was only one other person in there and he was at the front of the room. I figured that was a good thing because if I fell off (I'm not graceful...but, I'm getting better) he wouldn't see. So, I got on and I stayed on there for 10 minutes at 3.0 mph!!!! The sweat was just rollin' but it felt good!!!

I've lost 85 pounds so far (surgery on Feb. 26, 2008) and I have gained so much confidence that it's not even funny. I wish all of those hateful people from school could see me now....I think they would be speachless......I on the other hand have ALOT I'd like to say to them....LOL!!

So, if you worried about trying a new machine at the gym I say....GO FOR IT!!!!!
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Old 06-13-2008, 12:00 PM   #2  
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Woohoo!!!!!!! You go girl!

SWEAT... SWEAT... SWEAT, RIGHT, SWEAT!
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Old 06-13-2008, 12:22 PM   #3  
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Great job for trying something new! I love the elliptical!
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Old 06-13-2008, 12:41 PM   #4  
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Isnt it a great feeling?I remember when I first tried one of these..lol..I was almost dead after 2 minutes
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Old 06-13-2008, 01:04 PM   #5  
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Yeah, I am actually trying to get past the 5 minute mark!! That machine just kicks my butt! Wish I could stay up there for 30 minutes like some of those girls at the gym Oh well, I'm good at other things lol
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Old 06-13-2008, 01:54 PM   #6  
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It took me 4 weeks to even think about getting on one. The first time I lasted 3 minutes ( 2 1/2 of those minutes I was praying for a heart attack so I could be done) I waited 3 more weeks and forced myself to do 5 minutes, three days later I did 10 minutes. I added 10 minutes each week until I got to 60 minutes. It is such an empowering feeling to triumph over a machine.
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It is such a fantastic machine. So much less stress on ones body. Good for you!
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Old 06-13-2008, 03:54 PM   #8  
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Flourgirl, I was just think about you and wondering how you were doing. About time for another roll-call. The big "E", I'm so happy for you. It is a tough machine, I'm told! LOL!! My DD does it every night and has sweat just pouring off of her. You are doing GREAT!!! GFU!!!!
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Old 06-13-2008, 03:57 PM   #9  
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Good for you!
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Old 06-13-2008, 07:46 PM   #10  
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WTG Keep up the fantastic work!!
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Old 06-17-2008, 10:33 PM   #11  
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great job! i will tackle that one day.
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