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    What is Exercise well exercise can be a lot of things.

    To me exercise is empowering, there is nothing like feeling your body move and knowing that with every step you are becomming that much closer to finding yourself.

    Exercise can be a way to escape from everything. That moment in time when it's all about you and nothing can take that away from you. There are no bills to pay, no problems to worry you, it's just you and your body out to discover what it feels like to be free.

    Exercise can boost your self esteem more than anything. I can't tell you how amazing it feels to look in the mirror and see what hard work has given you. Each step, each lift, each and every day you dedicate to your body shows not only on the inside, but also on the outside. When you look and see that new muscle or new shape nothing could make you smile bigger.

    Exercise give you happy thoughts. Now you may think I am nuts you push and push and would think it might just make you crash, but it's the opposite. Exercise makes me happy and makes me feel good about my day.

    Exercise gives you control. Not only are you in control of your body when you exercsie you are also in control over your mind. It's amazing how focused you can become by just dedicating a little bit of time each day to exercise. You can become free from cravings. I know for me, I eat less when I exercise, and I feel like I am in complete control over every aspect of my mind, body, and soul.

    Exercise give you determination, I find that I am more determined in my every day. I want to go out and do my best, and work my best. Exercise shows others that you care enough about you that you would care that much about them. You are in fact each and every day giving yourself a gift of life, so that you can go on each day stronger and show your loved ones how great it is to not only love them, but love yourself. People learn by example and what a wonderful example you are setting each and every day you exercise.

    Exercise makes you strong. I can tell you the most amazing thing was crossing the finish line of my half marathon. I was strong enough to get all the way to the end and the sence of Strength overwhelmed me as well as the sence of accomplishment. No chocolate bar or bag of chips could ever make me feel the way I felt that day.

    Exercise a GIFT of life for you, a Gift of freedom, a gift of love, a gift of hope, a gift of passion. Exercise can give you everything.

    I hope this made you think even for a Brief moment.

    Sarah
    sigpic
    Total weight lost 126 LBS
    (HW 302) SW 285
    200lbs 09-03-03
    197lbs 09-03-09
    194lbs 09-04-16
    191lbs 09-04-19
    189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
    176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)

    I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!

    BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLE
    Link to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.com

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    Re: What is Exercise to me

    Wow, Sarah! This is an awesome post. Every single word of it is true. Once again, thank you for opening my eyes and getting me started down the path of exercise. Helping me get started and being motivational and inspirational. The changes in my mind and body from resistance/strength training and also from cardiovascular exercise have been incredible and inspire me to do more, be more, achieve more.

    I hope that every one of the members here starts doing some kind of exercise. Get moving, get your heart beating and get the blood flowing. It FEELS SO GOOD!
    ~Joy

    Start 1/2/06 Goal 6/11/07 restart 1/2/09
    268.5/196/185
    QUIT SMOKING JULY 23, 2006 while on Atkins


    Just when you think you've eaten enough vegetables...EAT SOME MORE!
    http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=ride2joy

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    • #3
      Re: What is Exercise to me

      I couldn't agree with you more. I sat for a long while today thinking of what I wanted to write and trying to put it in a way that someone might just get modivated or possibly just get up and do it.


      You'll never know how great it feels until you do it!!

      Sarah
      sigpic
      Total weight lost 126 LBS
      (HW 302) SW 285
      200lbs 09-03-03
      197lbs 09-03-09
      194lbs 09-04-16
      191lbs 09-04-19
      189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
      176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)

      I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!

      BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLE
      Link to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.com

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      • #4
        Re: What is Exercise to me

        Great post Sarah... Very motivating!!!
        Taking My life back one day at a time...
        F/33/5'7/SD 11/26/07/SW 258
        restart date: 3/8/08
        Mini Goals:
        240: *01/09/08*
        225:
        215:
        205:
        195: Onederland!!!
        185:
        175:
        165:
        Aug Goal! 155
        "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly"







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        • #5
          Re: What is Exercise to me

          I hope so, it sure did modivate me to write it!!

          Thanks
          sigpic
          Total weight lost 126 LBS
          (HW 302) SW 285
          200lbs 09-03-03
          197lbs 09-03-09
          194lbs 09-04-16
          191lbs 09-04-19
          189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
          176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)

          I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!

          BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLE
          Link to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.com

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          • #6
            Re: What is Exercise to me

            I know this is a few weeks old, but I this caught my eye this morning trying to remind myself why I like to exercise...it's the feeling of accomplishing something and everything Sarah posted.

            THANK YOU, Sarah

            April 2007: 212
            Today: 190:D :walking
            1st Goal 189
            Goal: 165




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            • #7
              Re: What is Exercise to me

              Hi Sarah, as enlightening as ever. So happy to see that you're still here. You were an inspiration to me 3 years ago, and I look forward to hearing more of your words of wisdom! You look fab girl!








              Ida
              F55 5'5''
              HW277/LW190
              Restart Jan/01/09/SW253.5/GW175
              Mini Goals
              245Met 1/23/09
              235
              225
              215
              205
              195
              185
              175

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              • #8
                Re: What is Exercise to me

                Thank you Sarah!!!

                I had a C-section 6 weeks ago and will resume my Atkins/exercise plan within the next week (I'm getting a written plan together). Post-partum depression, as well as some life issues, have REALLY taken me through the ringer lately. I really needed this post.

                Love you girl!
                | Age:38 | Height: 5'2" | Slow, but Speeding (My Journal): http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ad.php?t=40809 | I'm taking a break from the challenges
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                SW 210 | GW 140 (reached) | HW 194 (pregnant) | CW 160 | GW 140

                I'd like to think the best of me is still hiding up my sleeve. - John Mayer, Room for Squares

                Get up. Got a lot to do. 24 hours almost gone. - Mary Mary, Get Up



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                • #9
                  Re: What is Exercise to me

                  I am so glad I could help. I ahve 3 little ones so BOY do I know where you are comming from.

                  Sarah
                  sigpic
                  Total weight lost 126 LBS
                  (HW 302) SW 285
                  200lbs 09-03-03
                  197lbs 09-03-09
                  194lbs 09-04-16
                  191lbs 09-04-19
                  189lbs 09-05-04 (only 4 lbs to go to 1st goal WHOOT)
                  176lbs 09-08-27 (11 lbs to 165)

                  I CAN'T do It for ANYONE but MYSELF!

                  BELIEVEinYOURSELFandANYTHINGisPOSSIBLE
                  Link to PHOTOS: iyamamaschke.shutterfly.com

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