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Today I went to the gym. I've been...here or there...every few weeks....and I've been half-assing it. WOrking out for 20 minutes, barely putting any effort in. Just being all around lazy. Well today marks the first day I change this tired routine. Went to a class! Exercise is different for everyone, but at least for me, I HAVE to go to classes. It's the only way I'll exercise for a reasonable amount of time, and put a reasonable amount of effort into it. And you know what? Today was actually…

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I don't know about anybody else, but I sure go through fitness phases... Some days I'm super inspired, and others I just don't care. In the last year or so, it seems the latter has taken control. I've got no excuses for my lack of exercise, other than the obvious (and not especially valid) ones: Work full time, in a comfortable relationship, too tired, etc. etc. The truth is, I've never really enjoyed exercising that much. But I see the people around me either LOVING it, or at least sucking…

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With a recent and devastating loss of somebody close, I've been thinking a great deal about the people in my life and how much I value their presence. With this comes the idea that the people in my life value my presence as well. Losing another close friend is unthinkable right now, and I feel like I need to take better care of my health to ensure that I stay healthy and alive as long as possible.

I haven't been taking especially good care of my health in the last few years. Just because… Continue