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Mar 10 16:32 UTC 2006

One of my role-models for weight loss is an lj person. A little over a
year ago she decided that she was tired of being so obese. She didn't
like having to ask for a seat-belt extender for flights, or that getting
up from sitting on the ground was difficult. So she simply did something
about it. She began working out on a nordic track every day. Then once
the weather got warm she added biking to the nordic track workouts. Over
the summer she logged over 1000 miles on her bike. 

With the work outs and only varying her diet slightly- not starving
herself only working with portion control and with more 'healthy' foods-
she managed to lose a substantial amount of weight. She's healthier and
much happier. Her post about how amazing it was to fly and NOT need the
seatbelt extender was wonderful to read.

She's not 'thin' by any means- but she's also not done yet and is still
working out and is still working on improving her diet. Her husband is
also on this journey- running instead of biking. His posts bitching
about how much he dislikes the workout - he doesn't ever get that
'runner's high'- but he likes the effects. So he keeps going.

Both of these two are entertaining writers to read anyway, but their
'get in shape' journey has been quite helpful and inspiring.