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Comment on What Did You Try First? by Jody - Fit at 52

Jody - Fit at 52 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:33:21 +0000

That is a beautiful street!

Well, I was always active in sports even though I was heavy. I was not obese. But when I first started like gym type exercising & using weights & taking classes. by then, I had lost a good amount of weight & felt OK. But, I still felt somewhat embarrassed because we often still see ourselves as out old heavier self. With time, the accomplishments & payoff far out weighed all that.
Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Keeping Women Motivated, the FJ Way; Giveaway Winner

Comment on The Benefits of Organization by Jody - Fit at 52

Jody - Fit at 52 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:30:04 +0000

PS: I don’t have kids & my car is the one place that is organized.
Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Keeping Women Motivated, the FJ Way; Giveaway Winner

Comment on What Did You Try First? by Dr. J

Dr. J — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:15:44 +0000

My first real memory of running was in high school taking the Presidential Fitness Test! One of the challenges was to run a 1/2 mile. Although I didn’t throw up, I felt nauseous and hated running from that forced event.

Now I’ve run 1000’s of miles on 5 continents because I did not let that first failure define me.
Dr. J´s last blog ..Okay Snack Foods

Comment on What Did You Try First? by Joanna Sutter

Joanna Sutter — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:02:52 +0000

The first time I went to the gym I sat in my car for a good 45 minutes before I worked up the courage to go inside. Once I got in there I realized I was working out with everyday people just like me….people that want to live healthier lives. I could not wait to go back the next day!
Joanna Sutter´s last blog ..A Major Scrub

Comment on What Did You Try First? by karen@fitnessjourney

karen@fitnessjourney — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:01:27 +0000

All the best to your friend. Maybe she could find a walking partner to make her first try at exercise feel a little more like a social event and maybe not quite as intimidating.
karen@fitnessjourney´s last blog ..Condiments Have Calories Too

Comment on What Did You Try First? by Pam

Pam — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:58:23 +0000

When I started this journey, we walked less than 1/4 of a mile and I felt like I was going to die! I am thankful that while I am still not a fan of exercise, that it has become much easier to move. I know its a necessary evil, even though sometimes I have to admit I still wish it was not.
Pam´s last blog ..A "Bump" in The Road

Comment on What Did You Try First? by Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:25:47 +0000

I joined a womens gym and started working with a trainer.
Cindy´s last blog ..WELCOME SPRING

Comment on What Did You Try First? by vickie

vickie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:19:53 +0000

I have started from the very beginning walking – three times now. The first time was the very beginning of this process. The second two times were after surgeries. Each time – it was down to the end of the driveway and back, And then the next day a little further. I pushed myself to walk FAST. And I walked several times a day until I could build up endurance for longer, FAST walks. I agree that walking is a very good place to start.

I think Curves is also a very good place to start. I was there until I built up enough endurance to go to a real gym.
vickie´s last blog ..pairings

Comment on What Did You Try First? by John

John — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:17:05 +0000

My first experience was doing something I hated my grade school gym teacher for when I was younger….running. He always had us running 4 miles in gym class. I eventually worked my way up to running this again 7 years ago and was pretty proud of myself. I ended up calling that old teacher too and letting him know he finally got through to me.
John´s last blog ..Long Day

Comment on What Did You Try First? by Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:03:27 +0000

I have always exercised, but with intervals (sometimes very long) of no exercise.

When I return exercising, my first thought is “oh! I was better!”

This time I have started my strong exercising by walking/running 30 minutes/day at least 4 days/week. I’m increasing the mileage when I see that I run some distance in less than 30 minutes. And I feel great