Comments on: Fitness: It Changed My Life

By: Ishwar Dutt

Ishwar Dutt — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:54:50 +0000

Hi, I really feel very good to see people like you who have at least initiated your experience with us. Definitely it is a great opportunity for us to improve our self by running.

Thanks for motivating us.

By: Ravi Teja

Ravi Teja — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:22:01 +0000

I did actually get out of bed yesterday and today and went for a jog. Never realised there would be so many people, young and old, who’d be out that early for a jog or a walk. Feels good to get up early…. feel fresh all day long. Just hope I can keep it going…..on and on, and on.
cheers

By: rahul verghese

rahul verghese — Sat, 31 May 2008 09:45:10 +0000

Very inspirational. I use some of your expressions in a workshop that I do on getting the best out of people.
Great going
:=)

By: mikkie

mikkie — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:37:42 +0000

It is addictive, isn’t it?

I was never sportive either, till i spent some time on a campus with a free and well-equipped gym.

The feeling afterwards? Aaaaah, so nice.

During as well actually, given some good music, i sometimes find myself prolonging the exercise beyond planned time.

Wanting to do it instead of feeling that you should do it makes all the difference.

By: Lisa J.

Lisa J. — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:03:08 +0000

It’s so great to hear that you’re doing so well with the exercising. One thing yoga taught me is that’s not about the weight you lose or the muscles you gain, but about the self-esteem & inner strength that comes from knowing you’re doing something good for yourself.

In high school, I was on the swim team & my brother & I would get up at 4:30am to run 2 miles before school every day (winter, spring or fall!). In college, I turned into a slacker, gaining about 20 pounds, but after graduation, my husband (then fiancee) introduced me to cycling – we would ride 100 miles a week. But I never lost any weight!! It wasn’t until beginning yoga (10 years ago, i can hardly believe it’s been that long…) that I found an activity that shaped my body, strengthened my core, helped me lose weight & built up my confidence in myself.

I’m rambling here! But, it took me many tries to find the exercise that fit me best. And nowadays, the best compliments I get aren’t “you look great” they’re from my yoga teacher who will say “you’re so strong! Look at you go!” as I attempt new & challenging poses.

Maybe I should have just blogged about this this morning instead of clogging up your blog comments! LOL!

By: janet

janet — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:21:52 +0000

Zan you are such a fitness inspiration! I’m very impressed!

By: GrizzBabe

GrizzBabe — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:35:03 +0000

Love your approach to fitness. Now if only some of that would rub off on me.

By: LJ

LJ — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:27:03 +0000

Congrats on all your accomplishments here. I totally agree with you on the “good sore”. It definitely helps to make it around the city when you have the muscles to deal with the impact commuting on foot has on your body.

Oh, and consider yourself tagged, if you haven’t already done this one Happy Friday!
http://citygrits.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-support-random-friday.html

By: Frank

Frank — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:47:27 +0000

Given that you live in Alexandria, come the spring, you should give rowing a try. Nothing will get you shape like rowing. You have a local group – Alexandria Community Rowing (http://www.rowalexandria.com/). If you prefer slightly calmer water, my club will be ponsoring a Learn to Row day in the April/may time frame on the Occoquan.(http://www.pwrc.org). Drop by and get a taste of what it is like.

By: Nenette

Nenette — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:18:24 +0000

I love this post! I enjoy reading how healthy and fitness has made a difference in other people’s lives. Very motivating!
Thanks, Zandria.