i joined a gym!!

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Registered: 04-02-2003
i joined a gym!!
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Sat, 06-10-2006 - 10:51am

i am so proud of myself, so excited!!

i had been going to the gym at work,but it was problemtic in terms of the hours that it's open, among other issues. i prefer morning workouts but this gym was open in the afternoon/evening. and then i started school and i barely got there. soooooooo the university gym had a special summer deal - and i joined. now i can in the AM before work, and on the days i have school i can after school. went twice this week already, plus power walking on the off-days. i really have wanted to do this - but i couldn't afford it, and i kept telling myself that i had the 'free' gym at work, so why pay for something that i can't afford etc but i finally convinced myself that i can't afford NOT to do this. i feel better already - i was feeling so FAT, and now i feel better already

also go dr. phils's weight loss book and its a real eye opener for me.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: sk1960
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 11:55am

That's great... and you're right.... your health, well-being, and feeling good


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 04-02-2003
In reply to: sk1960
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 12:02pm
you know, i bought one of his books a few years ago - i think it was self matters. it had SUCH an impact on me. you know - he is just so clear and concise and tells you what you KNOW but don't dare to deal with.... anyway, i gave it to my then-husband, because (silly me) i thought it might help him. so he LOST IT (told me that he tried to read it and it put him right to sleep)... anyway, i really was able to take the steps i took back then, thanks to the work i did with myself (and a therapist) in that book. i have been wanting to buy the weight solution book for a while but....
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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: sk1960
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 12:08pm

Put him right to sleep?... Well, it's obvious that he never read a word.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 04-02-2003
In reply to: sk1960
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 12:31pm
cool --- maybe we can be *diet buddies*??
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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: sk1960
Sat, 06-10-2006 - 5:18pm
Sounds good!... of course, I feel like just about every day is a diet... just to maintain, but if I could drop 20 pounds I'd feel so much better (and more of my clothes would fit!!!).

Karen ~ wildlucky4me

Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~

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Registered: 07-08-2004
In reply to: sk1960
Sun, 06-11-2006 - 8:23am
Congrats! It's an investment in your health, which is always money well spent. Joining the gym was a great idea for me, too. Enjoy your workouts!




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