Stephanie7951 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Hi my name is Stephanie, I just downloaded the app. I want to start running because I hear it is a good way to get healthy. I don't want to lose wieght as I am already to skinny, but I am really out of shape. I am trying to quit smoking and I know a good way to have a successful quit is to introduce excercise into your life. Health wise I am okay, I have the onset of COPD and my doctor said that I needed to quit smoking and start excerising as I also have graves disease. Because of this I don't have a lot of energy, my doctor said that with excerise I will rebuild my muscle mass and that will help with my energy levels as well. I truly just want to get into shape. I want to feel healthy and like I have energy again. I know this will be hard, but I believe I can do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Lang Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 yes you can do this. If my mom can quit smoking after 40 some years you can also take the running slow repeat days if you need to. read what others have posted it all helps Laurieann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyAnn Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Hi Stephanie, Welcome here and thanks for sharing your story. Its tough. You can do it!!!!!! I am soooo happy you are here. We will all encourage you and help you on your journey. You can start a Journal here. Good luck here and ask any question you might have!! Hugs. Laurieann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob129 Posted November 3, 2015 Report Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Stephanie, I hope you are successful in making the change to get more satisfaction in life. I believe you'll notice changes fairly quickly. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeshi Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Welcome, Stephanie! Don't be afraid to repeat days, that's how the app is designed. Also, don't be afraid to run slow, elite athletes actually run at a slow pace in order to run farther. Just get out there and do the first session. It seems intimidating at first. Just tell your negative voices to go away and start the warm up. Using the posture in this attachment has helped me get out of shin pain. I used to still all day at work and then come home and sit or lie down until it was time to sleep for over a year. I was very depressed and sedentary. I thought that I was one of those people that couldn't run. It wasn't until I started reading on this forum that I learned that everyone can run and everyone feels they are slow. Running has given me so much energy and freedom that I did not have before. I hope you'll share your experience with Week 1 Day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendell Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Stephanie, congratulations on taking a huge first step! I quit smoking last October, and had smoked for around 20 years. It was hard but so worth it!! Once you quit, you can never take another drag again. I used Chantix and it really helped. You just have to be ready to quit. Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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