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Old 04-17-2007, 12:00 PM   #1  
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Hey all i actually did it. I sent my kids off to school and got out on our local bike trail and walked 3 miles!! I know it might sound funny to all of you who have been at it for months or even years but I have been putting it off for ages. This morning i got on the scale and had enough!! I have been trying so hard with my calorie intake and had this huge mental block against excersising. I know it works but I hate it. Well I'm home now and i actually feel like i accomplished something. Thanks for listening!
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:23 PM   #2  
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Awesome! Keep it up!
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:26 PM   #3  
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Awesome! I've found that the pounds do come off easier when I exercise every day. I hope you have the same result.
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Fantastic! Let us know how you get on, I'm sure you are not only going to lose weight quicker but you'll find you have loads more energy and just feel generally better.
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Great!!!!
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:39 PM   #6  
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I really need to up the exercise too. The only regular exercise I get is water aerobics twice a week. I am hoping that will change with the warmer weather!
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Old 04-17-2007, 12:41 PM   #7  
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Good job on getting started. I think that is the most difficult thing... to get the ball rolling. Then, it just keeps getting easier and easier!!
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Congratulations! Also, if you can walk three miles on your first try, that is fantastic!!! Keep going!

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Old 04-17-2007, 01:53 PM   #9  
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Hey all i actually did it. I sent my kids off to school and got out on our local bike trail and walked 3 miles!! I know it might sound funny to all of you who have been at it for months or even years but I have been putting it off for ages. This morning i got on the scale and had enough!! I have been trying so hard with my calorie intake and had this huge mental block against excersising. I know it works but I hate it. Well I'm home now and i actually feel like i accomplished something. Thanks for listening!
I don't think it sounds funny at all. I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. I think this is a HUGE step in your weightloss efforts. I know for me they go hand in hand. I really feel you can not achieve longterm success without exercise. It's a huge mental thing that we all must get past - and it looks like you just did in a big way!!!!! Great going. Keep it up. It is so very worth the effort.
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Old 04-17-2007, 03:59 PM   #10  
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Good job on getting started. I think that is the most difficult thing... to get the ball rolling. Then, it just keeps getting easier and easier!!
I totally agree. The first day is always the toughest. Congrats on getting started!!
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Old 04-17-2007, 04:59 PM   #11  
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All right!! you did something wonderful for yourself.

And wow... do I know EXACTLY how you feel, or have felt about exercise.

I hated exercise, I HATED to sweat.. thought it was VERY un-lady like.. Lord I REALLY, REALLY hated to sweat..

I starved myself for years just so I could KEEP my weight off and NOT have to exercise.. Finally I read a book about metabolism and realized I HAD to exercise.. I just had to..

I started walking.. and now I LOVE it (the only thing I love exercise wise, but I am doing other things as well)..

If you will walk on a regular basis.. you will actually miss it when you can't get it in for a day... and want to very much get back to it..

I kept up my motivation for the first six weeks by listening to books on tape (steamy love stories).. I think this is what really helped.. having something to keep my mind off the drudgery of walking.. and then I had built a habit and the habit kept me going..

Now I have a LIBRARY! of books on tape... and if I can't get my walk in every day I feel just not right..

Just keep telling yourself "this is my time".. "I am taking care of myself today"..

Yeah You!
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Old 04-17-2007, 05:01 PM   #12  
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3 miles?!?!?! That is awesome. Before you know it you'll be walking 10 miles. WAY TO GO!
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I kept up my motivation for the first six weeks by listening to books on tape (steamy love stories)..
That's a surefire why to up your heart rate!! Seriously, I've never thought of listening to books. What a great idea!
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Rhonda!
It's fantastic..
I actually.. on occasion have to take an EXTRA walk on a day that the book was getting good!

I have been thinking of starting a swap thread or something.. I have about 8-10 books right now that I would be willing to trade.. (I have about 20 that I keep listening to over and over!)..

will have to think about that.. don't even know if we can do that on here.. (swap thread)..
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