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Thank you for this lovely post!
I am so happy for you that you found your way of getting your exercise in.
I loved running, but due to some physical problems I don't run anymore, but I still do a lot of walking and hiking.
I love walking and hiking, so I found the exercise I love.
It is so important to find some sort of exercise you really, really love, isn't it?
That way you'll probably stick to it.
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Congrats on your success!
It is so nice to be able to rediscover your body, be more mobile and having so much stamina! It was my favorite thing post-sleeve, walk more and more, being able to scrub the entire house from floor to ceiling before our last move was the best victory!! for once in 25 years I didn't have to hire a crew before the move, I had to do that for each move before! and we moved like 13 times...
Exercise does help a lot, to build more lean mass/muscle, but also to rediscover that new body, it's new size etc.
Try to enjoy a massage if you can, it's also a nice way to enjoy the sleeve success!Massages did help me a lot!
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Thanks for your positive post ;-)
Congrats on your 5K success! By next running season, you’ll be in the lead!
It’s such a blessing to be able to enjoy exercise again. It gives me a happy boost ;-) I was a dance teacher for years and missed the isometrics and dancing...now I do them daily again. And I love to walk. I walk 5 miles 2x a day.
I will say over and over again...This is one of the best decisions I ever made for myself. My only regret is that I waited.
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I’m always excited when I see people learning that exercise indeed can be fun. Another fun winter sport to add is snow shoeing. It’s like hiking while walking above the snow. I love it as well has both cross and downhill skiing. Another fun sport you might enjoy is trail running. It is so much fun. Good luck with your training. Thanks for your post and Congratulations on your success.
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Yay! Love this positive post.
It's amazing how much fun comes into our lives in all forms. Finding an exercise that you love is certainly the key.
Well done on all your progress.
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Woohoo, you're doing great! Just reading your post gave me energy LOL. That is one of the most important parts of the weight loss to me, being able to do all the fun things I couldn't do when I was so heavy. It's like rekindling an old friendship. Keep up the great work.
I have found that exercise has been THE KEY to not only losing the weight, but also firming up all the lose muscle/skin. It doesn't matter what one chooses to do, but in my opinion you have got to get up and move!!! Sitting by idly doesn't cut it. I started walking from Day 1 and now I walk/run 4 miles every day and do HIIT at least 3 days a week. It has helped tremendously with toning those flabby bat wings and thighs of mine LOL.
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Sandra3
Congrats on your success!
It is so nice to be able to rediscover your body, be more mobile and having so much stamina! It was my favorite thing post-sleeve, walk more and more, being able to scrub the entire house from floor to ceiling before our last move was the best victory!! for once in 25 years I didn't have to hire a crew before the move, I had to do that for each move before! and we moved like 13 times...
Exercise does help a lot, to build more lean mass/muscle, but also to rediscover that new body, it's new size etc.
Try to enjoy a massage if you can, it's also a nice way to enjoy the sleeve success!Massages did help me a lot!
Massages have been a lifesaver for me also. :)
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Congrats on your non stop 5K!! That is awesome!! The more you do it you will be surprised at the amazing things your body can do!!! Keep it up. I love strength training. I also love obstacle runs.
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I have found that exercise has been THE KEY to not only losing the weight, but also firming up all the lose muscle/skin.
Exactly! My PT laughs when I tell her that my main motivation for exercise is to be thin/skinny and fit, and not thin/skinny and flabby.... But it helps a lott when I discover that my body works and responds, and improves in every way. I am starting to like the sweating and hard work...
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Wow! Been running for a few weeks now and it has never been better! Is fasting okay with it?
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I don't eat breakfast and run so far it's okay. More energized than ever. :)
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Fasting is great I have been following a doctor on Youtube who backs this practice.
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In fact, I lost 10 kgs since last year when I found out I am borderline diabetic. :)
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It reapplies helped me control my weight and be focused.