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Mahler · 11-22-2004, 07:49 AM

Mahler's Monday Morning Motivator # 41 - Fitness Thanks

Good morning guys.
Another beautiful weekend in bustling downtown Stewartstown, PA. It’s getting tougher to run on a regular basis with the weather changing, so the wife and I went out and bought a Nordic Track treadmill to add to the gym. Now, when the weather is bad, I can run indoors. How lame is that? The basement is getting pretty crowded but I still need a Roman Chair. LOL

With Thanksgiving on Thursday for the guys from the states, I thought I would just make a short list of the things, fitness wise, that I am thankful for. I already have the three “F’s” covered (Frau, Family, Faith). I can’t be more thankful for those than I already am. So here is my Fitness list:

- Common Sense - I am thankful for having it about three years ago and deciding to make a change in my life. I was pushing around 220 pounds at 23% body fat and stepping into my first pair of 38 pants. I took a good look in the mirror and decided that enough was enough. At 175 and 10% bf, I have no regrets and am looking forward to my first pair of 32’s.
- Lifting – I am thankful that I discovered lifting. It has literally changed my life and my outlook on life.
- Dedication – I am thankful that I have been able to keep the course for those three years and never miss a workout.
- Not smoking – I am thankful that I don’t smoke. I watched my father die at the age of 58 from emphysema due to heavy smoking. At 58 he looked like 80. I will soon be 56 and friends tell me I look like I am in my forties.
- Friendship – I am thankful that I have found so many friends on this and other forums who share, criticize, and keep me motivated; friends who read what I write, and give me encouragement every step of the way.

"If we don't change the direction we're going, we're likely to end up where we're headed." -- Chinese Proverb

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Thanks guys and Happy Thanksgiving. My best to you and your families for a truly thank-filled holiday.

In Fitness & Friendship,
Mahler

11-22-2004, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mahler Prime Motivator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stewartstown, PA Posts: 9,913 My Profile	Mahler's Monday Morning Motivator # 41 - Fitness Thanks Good morning guys. Another beautiful weekend in bustling downtown Stewartstown, PA. It’s getting tougher to run on a regular basis with the weather changing, so the wife and I went out and bought a Nordic Track treadmill to add to the gym. Now, when the weather is bad, I can run indoors. How lame is that? The basement is getting pretty crowded but I still need a Roman Chair. LOL With Thanksgiving on Thursday for the guys from the states, I thought I would just make a short list of the things, fitness wise, that I am thankful for. I already have the three “F’s” covered (Frau, Family, Faith). I can’t be more thankful for those than I already am. So here is my Fitness list: - Common Sense - I am thankful for having it about three years ago and deciding to make a change in my life. I was pushing around 220 pounds at 23% body fat and stepping into my first pair of 38 pants. I took a good look in the mirror and decided that enough was enough. At 175 and 10% bf, I have no regrets and am looking forward to my first pair of 32’s. - Lifting – I am thankful that I discovered lifting. It has literally changed my life and my outlook on life. - Dedication – I am thankful that I have been able to keep the course for those three years and never miss a workout. - Not smoking – I am thankful that I don’t smoke. I watched my father die at the age of 58 from emphysema due to heavy smoking. At 58 he looked like 80. I will soon be 56 and friends tell me I look like I am in my forties. - Friendship – I am thankful that I have found so many friends on this and other forums who share, criticize, and keep me motivated; friends who read what I write, and give me encouragement every step of the way. "If we don't change the direction we're going, we're likely to end up where we're headed." -- Chinese Proverb - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks guys and Happy Thanksgiving. My best to you and your families for a truly thank-filled holiday. In Fitness & Friendship, Mahler __________________ *In Fitness & Friendship,* *MAHLER* ______________________________ __________________________ *There is no light at the end of the tunnel. You carry the light with you.*