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QueenieSenior Contributor
The journey has begun. Today I joined a gym and bought some clothes to train in. I want to slim down and prevent the risk of type 2 diabetes. I thought I’d start a thread for my journey and start posting about the journey. Hopefully it will see an improvement in my mental health too due to all those feel good chemicals.
So, this is Day 1... I’m nervous but excited at the same time.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@BlueBay Hi BlueBay it is hard when the weather is bleak and cold. I went to go out for my walk this morning and it was raining and cold and I thought nope I don't want to slip over so promptly shut the front door and went back to bed. Tomorrow is meant to be a nice day so will head off then:).
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MeowmySenior Contributor
@BlueBay wish you a good day.
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@BlueBay Motivation is hard at times. I have been struggling I have had some injuries and also the weather has been not so great I think it all has something to do with it hopefully we can kick our own butts’ and get out there and do something ❤️
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QueenieSenior Contributor
Did a lovely but difficult hike up a mountain today. Not sure of the distance but it was a solid 2.5hrs of exercise. I feel exhausted and my legs are feeling like jelly but I accomplished something! My support worker was with me and he does this hike regularly so decided to accompany me, besides fitness is something I wanted to work on in my ndis plan.
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BunniekinsSenior Contributor
@Queenie Hi Queenie good on you! Sounds like you and @BryanaCamp are putting the pea to shame :o! Maybe when my sw starts in just over a week I should do some hiking instead of pounding the pavement! great for the legs. I remember when I ran a half marathon my legs were like jelly afterwards.
Good morning to @Queenie @Ant7 @Meowmy @BlueBay @Shaz51 @BryanaCamp and all who pass this way. Am about to head off on my walk this morning 5 degrees here but cannot complain as it is getting down to 2 where @TAB s is. Maybe it will make the pea walk faster :p/ Have a great day everyone xxxx
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
BBBBBrrrrrrrrr @Bunniekins that is cold , did you warm up with the walking
Hello @Queenie , @Ant7 , @Meowmy , @BlueBay
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BlueBaySenior Contributor
@Bunniekins You are so good to walk every day. It’s cold here this morning only 8 deg.
Wish I had your motivation. Have a great day.
Hi 👋 @Shaz51 @Ant7 @Meowmy @Queenie
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BryanaCampSenior Contributor
well done on your hike @Queenie sounds like a major workout and it's great to hear someone else is hiking!
Good on you @Bunniekins heading out in that freezing temperature, hope you had a great walk 
hi @Shaz51 @Ant7 @Meowmy and anyone else following along. Hope you're inspired to do a little exercise today, not sure if I'm up to it. But did a 10km hike Tues, it was a grey kinda day, bit muddy but still nice, so here's a pic for you
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Ant7Senior Contributor
@BryanaCamp @Queenie @BlueBay @Shaz51 @Bunniekins And any one else playing along. I just finished at the gym. I am not much of a gym person but it was good to be doing something. Hope everyone is doing well and getting fitter or at least feeling better ❤️
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
way to go @Ant7 , @BryanaCamp , @Bunniekins
me , just working is enough and helping my mum xxxx
Hello @BlueBay , @Queenie
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