01-17-16, 11:47 AM | ||
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: New York City
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Not technically Non-Scale Victories ...
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Sometimes feel afterwards, so incredibly relaxed ... Learning little-by-little, to stop hating sweat (formerly known as "sw**t) ... I can't avoid it by doing only yoga in my underheated digs (none of yoga is cardio enough for my conditions) or lap swimming (logistically very difficult to impossible; and $$ costly, for me to get to a pool) anymore I glimpsed those long, stringy dancers' guns on my arms in the mirror ... (hard-maintainer of any muscle mass, so I have to actually work back to them!) for the first time in my life ... By the way, Non-Scale Victory is a Weight Watchers'-originated term. I would like to call it non-Diagnostics victory, not so much because I don't support Weight Watchers, but since I use a glucometer to get my numbers; Weight at this point, is only idiosyncratically a problem, physically. It is more, to quote yoga teacher David Magone, a problem spiritually ...
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01-17-16, 03:44 PM | |||
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Germany
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With that said, I completely agree that when we truly want something, we are willing to make whatever changes are necessary to make it happen. Have fun helping your friends make changes for the better! |
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01-17-16, 04:52 PM | |
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Georgia
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The whole excuse thing sort of bothers me too. Honestly, I've been very blessed with general good health and minimal injuries. Not everyone is so lucky because sometimes life isn't fair. It's hard to know what's going on in someone's life when we're not living it.
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01-17-16, 08:14 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2010
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I got some blood drawn recently. When I was a non-exerciser, people always had lots of trouble finding my veins, which meant lots of poking. The past 10 years of regular exercise have meant that they always find my vein with no problem and are able to take my blood painlessly.
I think that's a thing, right? Increased vascularity? From both cardio and strength training. Other benefits, too many to list. Better mood, ability to deal with stress, sense of well being, thinking is sharper, my body feels lighter and daily activities feel easier, increased confidence. |
01-17-16, 08:52 PM | |
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Western WA
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1. Hormonally I think I am different. There's some switch that was turned on or off when I began weight training that impacts my monthly cycle and makes things easier.
2. I now occasionally run for the train and am not the least bit winded afterward. 3. Moving my arms and shoulders regularly seems to inhibit muscular tension in that area. I can report fewer tension headaches and neck/back pain. 4. I have had hypotension (too low blood pressure) in the past and it's now up to a regular level. I still have symptoms sometimes but not as frequent. |
01-17-16, 09:08 PM | ||
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NYC
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Awww! I love this! Good for you Tiny Bubble!! |
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01-18-16, 08:00 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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Just for the record, I was referring to the excuse quote just as it applies to people who really are using excuses that aren't insurmountable. My friend was using her "dinner time" as an excuse. She admitted it afterwards. That's all I meant. Why take everything so literal?
I still think it's a good quote. Maybe my story over this past year makes me think the way I do.
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01-18-16, 10:16 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Western North Carolina
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I recently spent 2 weeks away, the first of those weeks was spent with my mother in law, being with her while she died, which was so special, but very emotional. The second week was planning the funeral, having the funeral, and scattering her ashes. Also, there were a lot of friends calling, coming by, and some of our friends who came to stay in town and be with us. Suffice it to say, a very intense period of time and constantly being with others in a small house. I got up every morning before everyone else and had a workout and it was my sanity (and also the only time I had alone). I have done that trip before and not been able to work out (spaces issues) and let me tell you, I didn't feel so good. I was amazed at what an effect those mornings workouts had on me.
In general, being fit and healthy improves my mood and energy tremendously and I am convinced that is why I continue to do it so regularly. I cannot imagine life without movement. It is also a source of fun for me. I just really enjoy physical movement. Love it. Always have. As i get older, when I don't move as much, I have more aches and pains. |
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