SamanthaMacG
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Vanita - I promise you'll either learn to love exercising or you'll find something that works for you. Don't just slog through something because you're 'supposed' to do it. If you're not a gym person, don't go. Find something like hiking or biking that works for you! I'm in Atlantic Canada so we are dealing with cold/ice/snow most of this season so the gym is pretty essential. My trick? I start signing up for races that I'm excited for?
Mud run?! YES! (https://www.facebook.com/events/1199322453448746/)
Foam run?! ( http://www.the5kfoamfest.com/locations/ca/moncton/) Bring it on!
I'm not a gym person by any means - I'd rather run trails and sidewalks but it keeps me going until spring when I can get outside more. The soreness gets better/easier. Do LOTS of stretching after - like do not forgo a good cool-down. I ignored that for the longest time and it impacts the next workout you do - muscles are tighter, body hurts, you're not as 'in the zone'. Stretching and a good cool-down are so crucial. I also love KT Tape. If a part of you gets more sore than usual (overworked/strained/just uncomfortable), I use KT Tape and follow the directions. It's a stretchy tape designed to keep your muscles/joints/everything in place (I've used it while knitting to avoid carpal tunnel lol).
You WILL get there!
Rebel - Keep up the awesome work! Post often - it really does cement this habit of getting on here and saying 'hi - here's how things are going'. You're doing awesome - keep it up! Anytime you need motivation, support, ideas, whatever - that's what we're here for. I have used this group so many times to avoid binging on something lol! You can't type and eat at the same time (and usually after a post, I feel mentally better so I'm more inclined to avoid the kitchen).
LaMaria - THANK YOU! I feel like an entirely different person already. I'm definitely healthier, feeling so much more alive and enjoying life compared to sitting on the sidelines. If I ended up staying this weight but kept getting more active and having more endurance, I would learn to embrace it and just say "okay" because I feel good. I'm not thrilled with my 'weight' - that stupid number on a scale but it's less of a priority compared to being able to run in these races. I seriously think that was the most positive thing I could do for my body - set a goal outside of weight loss and work towards THAT. It's much more freeing. I can't force the scale to go down - but I can force myself to go to the gym, eat better, exercise more etc.
Well, off to parent the two little mini-mes! Have a great day everyone!
Mud run?! YES! (https://www.facebook.com/events/1199322453448746/)
Foam run?! ( http://www.the5kfoamfest.com/locations/ca/moncton/) Bring it on!
I'm not a gym person by any means - I'd rather run trails and sidewalks but it keeps me going until spring when I can get outside more. The soreness gets better/easier. Do LOTS of stretching after - like do not forgo a good cool-down. I ignored that for the longest time and it impacts the next workout you do - muscles are tighter, body hurts, you're not as 'in the zone'. Stretching and a good cool-down are so crucial. I also love KT Tape. If a part of you gets more sore than usual (overworked/strained/just uncomfortable), I use KT Tape and follow the directions. It's a stretchy tape designed to keep your muscles/joints/everything in place (I've used it while knitting to avoid carpal tunnel lol).
You WILL get there!
Rebel - Keep up the awesome work! Post often - it really does cement this habit of getting on here and saying 'hi - here's how things are going'. You're doing awesome - keep it up! Anytime you need motivation, support, ideas, whatever - that's what we're here for. I have used this group so many times to avoid binging on something lol! You can't type and eat at the same time (and usually after a post, I feel mentally better so I'm more inclined to avoid the kitchen).
LaMaria - THANK YOU! I feel like an entirely different person already. I'm definitely healthier, feeling so much more alive and enjoying life compared to sitting on the sidelines. If I ended up staying this weight but kept getting more active and having more endurance, I would learn to embrace it and just say "okay" because I feel good. I'm not thrilled with my 'weight' - that stupid number on a scale but it's less of a priority compared to being able to run in these races. I seriously think that was the most positive thing I could do for my body - set a goal outside of weight loss and work towards THAT. It's much more freeing. I can't force the scale to go down - but I can force myself to go to the gym, eat better, exercise more etc.
Well, off to parent the two little mini-mes! Have a great day everyone!
Thanks for the reminder!
