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I've been taking brisk walks at least five days a week, approximately 2 miles. Since I need to lose around 10-15 pounds, I dusted off my old exercise tapes/dvds yesterday. So far I've done 2 Turbo Jam workouts, one for cardio and one with weights.

Anyone else here actively exercising for their physical and mental health? If so, let's share right here! icon_biggrin.gif

Here's a nice site with some good stretches:

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http://www.abc-of-fitness.com/leg-st...on-stretch.asp

JUST DO IT! icon_cool.gif

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I am! I walk everyday for about 50mins...I feel so lethargic for the day if I dont now...I also find it is "me" time to chill and listen to my ipod...quite relaxing really...well except for the sweating and stuff! LOL

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I have been swimming for about the last 16 months. I had always hating swimming for excercise, my mother loves swimming and would always want me to go with her. Here are some suggestions.

1) Water proof MP3 player! A must have. You can google this or run a search on Amazon. :thumbup:

2) Excellent sources for ladies plus size bathing suits online. Some places have higher prices for your first purchase but then you get discount coupons for future purchases. I usually get 35-50% off coupons and will pay with shipping around $40 for a suit. In stores they tend to be twice as much and are'nt as cute.

3) Since I wear swimdress type suits I don't feel uncomfortable walking from the changing room to the pool. Also that walk is like 20 seconds and then I am in the Water for the rest of my work out. No one is really seeing me.

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I run four times a week (about 8kms at a time) and go to bootcamp twice. I continue to build on my fitness and aspire to very athletic goals.

Why not? I may not need to lose weight but it still makes me feel good about myself, accomplished, dedicated etc. I love it, its great stress relief, I love feeling healthy and in control of my body, I love knowing I have great odds for a supremely healthy old age.

Weight loss is about the least of the reasons why I exercise.

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