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11/28/07 10:54 A

I absolutely hate to exercise but I do it because if I don't I may gain weight back and I actually feel guilty by not exercising. It's like I'm cheating myself out of not doing everything I possible can to improve my lifestyle.

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11/28/07 7:45 A

Love it!! I'm bummed I can't do much because I'm sick right now, but am going to do what I can in 15-minute segments.

Kara

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11/27/07 9:18 P

Hated exercise I NEVER exercised! Then my MD said "Do it" I now love riding my bike and even using the dumbells and treadmill. So I exercise because I need it!
Jacque

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11/27/07 8:23 P

Oh I agree totally-
I have lost weight many time before but never with exercise. I notice a big difference in the way I have lost the weight. The area that are more toned- that never got really toned before. Lots of the lumps and bumps are gone or going away much faster. I hate exercising but once Im at the gym and I start I feel good- and I feel great when Im done. I also feel so good about myself at the end of the week when I know I went to the gym 4-5 times. Its priceless...
I have to keep doing this -no matter what!

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11/27/07 3:55 P

it gives me a reason to wake up sometimes!! it makes me feel like i have accomplished something for the day.
i wouldn't be as able bodiedied as i am without it!!
cecile

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11/27/07 3:43 P

Well, for me it depends on what type of exercise it is. I love to walk and dance stuff like that but when it comes to crunches I dont like too much.

I know that I HAVE to exercise or I will gain and gain more weight. It relaxes me sometimes andcially when my back hurts it helps stretch it out.

YEA for EXERCISE!!!!

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11/27/07 3:21 P

Well, I'm not at maintenance, but my weight has definately gone up since my exercise has fallen by the wayside.

I haven't been able to get 'regular' since May of 2006. This last few weeks, I have made a point of exercising daily. It makes a big difference. I haven't crossed the 'hump' yet. You know, that place you get when you know you juse HAVE to get out there everyday. I'm hoping it is just over the next hill.

I have exercised since the mid-late ? 70s until last year. I have always had a physcal job. I feel better when exercising and we all need the endorfins.

I don't just love exercise, but I'm not satisfied with myself without it. (If that makes sense.)

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11/27/07 2:40 P

I couldn't stay at maintenance without it.
I love how I feel when I'm done and the rersults I get from it.
I never exercised before this time around.
I've lost 30-50 pounds many, many times in the last 35 years and never with exercise (I HATED EXERCISE WITH A PASSION!)
It's now a good habit (after 5 years of working on this habit), but I still don't LOVE exercise.

Please share your thoughts about exercise.....

Thank you





Edited by: PERSISTENCEMIMI at: 11/27/2007 (21:21)

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