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@raina87 The only part of my plan I’m not doing is strength training, and I want to keep the muscles I use for running/biking/hiking while I lose weight. My diet is pretty sound, I mainly overeat snacks on weekends. But I do see your point... diet is key to losing weight. I just want that weight...

@chestaesta (^_^)

@on_a_mission_ I'm hoping the rewards inherent to the process (better endurance, better looks, stronger body) become a wheel of self-motivaton. Thank you for your words.

@smithk32 Thanks for clarifying (and asking if you were female was because I wanted to connect with your amazing accomplishment a little more personally so I hope that was OK). Now, I'm not a person to compare people or to take on another person's plan as her own, but you are describing a...

@smithk32 Wow... what cardio do you do; running? Do you mean the RR when you say “the routine”? Are you female?

@dawn16 A personal trainer last year told me to introduce myself slowly to discomfort this way! She told me to start with 20 seconds and make it up to a minute and beyond. You're going to roll your eyes, but I made it a good 1.5 seconds before I shrieked and FLEW out of my shower. I tell you, I...

@sonjames I am nothing if not honest. Thanks. :)

@juanie123 Let's hear it for great beginnings for both of us! I think the hardest part of a plan coming together happens in my brain... harder effort than ANY exercise to be sure.

@christlovesme22 Sorry about the late add of specs! I didn't expect it to be important to the post, oops! Swimming is a great option, but I would only be able to do it one day of the week. Also... I can't swim! lol

@juanie123 Yep, sorry about the late add of specs! I didn't expect it to be important to the post. :)

@adii I'm working on this as well. I overeat on weekends and am therefore holding on to a extra 20-30 pounds (overfat, not muscle). Tracking calories and pre-planning has been most helpful to me in the past, but as I get older, I'm noticing that overindulging in tasty food has become incredibly...

@reborneth What a great reply, thank you! I'll tell you that I've recently been realizing that not having enough sleep is HUGE. I have trouble sleeping and therefore feel like an absolute slug most days of the week. Last night I forced myself to bed REALLY early, and despite waking a couple of...

@edwardsson Taken in the most positive way as well. Great thing to respect — I am halfway through this life.

@robkal But I’ll take it! :)

@robkal I've never thought of reframing my exercise as something I truly feel from the inside out, but someone said this to me recently as well: how can you make movement and exercise an enjoyable experience? And so far the only thing that works is listening to music. I definitely feel the...

@ship2468 BEST Saturday.

@levi88 Congratulations on your success, and thank you for your personalized advice! I am not a cook, but I feel like making at least a brief ritual out of cooking may change my tendency for too much of it. :) I definitely am going to take your "lower-intensity more consistency" point to heart...

@jutt FI versus IF? (^_^)

@mercygrace I have been looking for a buddy. FOR. YEARS. I am the most consistent of all of my attempted buddies, which means they're in it for a week. Is there a "Swolemate" dating service?

@ktkls90 I will stay mindful of this balance, thank you!