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So, I did end up going to the Y, but the class was not at all what they had previously told me. It was a class for competitive swimmers which I absolutely am not. But I was able to stay and swim some laps, so that was good. At least I overcame my fears and went.

I am bad about lists, I hate making them and when I do, I forget them!

That's what I feel I need. I remember reading something about this when I first signed up. Tonight is the night I have been planning to start swimming. There is an open Adult Master swim at the YMCA tonight and I was thinking I would go and see what it was about. But now those demons are creeping into my head giving me lots of excuses not to go. I'm starting to get anxious about all the reasons I am not good enough to do this. Excuses from, I'm still sore from running this weekend, to fears I will somehow be embarrassed by my appearance or skill in the pool. UGH...all these voices telling me I'm not good enough. And all I want to do is talk to someone about helping me improve my swimming. I always blow things way out of proportion in my head. Right now, I am resolved to overcome those obstacles and go, but a lot can happen in the next 7 hours...lol

I will definitely check out those pod casts. I am looking for something different to motivate me on my runs. Great goals by the way.

sounds like you are off to a good start

Hi Porter, Sounds like you got off to a great start. Keep moving forward!

I like how you broke this down. Thinking about it that way getting to 10000+ steps doesn't seem that hard.

I realized that I have been wishing people 'Good Luck' on their goals and challenges and now I think that's probably not correct. It's not luck we need but perseverance and encouragement. But 'Good Perseverance' just doesn't sound right...lol How do you encourage people to meet their goals?

I also signed up for a Sprint Triathlon, mine is the middle of May. I did what was billed as a 'My First Triathlon' where the swimming was only 400M, the other distances were the same. I struggled with that distance so I know I need to work on that. Maybe I should try flippers! hmmm.... Good luck on your goals.

These sound like good goals. Now I have to go check out HabitHub and see what it's about

Wow! Congrats on your race results. You ARE Awesome! One of my goals is to break 30 minutes for a 5k. Didn't do it this weekend...lol

I can relate to a lot of the things you wrote. I am depressed also, but I constantly beat myself up because in my head I think that there is no reason for me to be depressed. I have most things that 'successful' people have. It's this crazy vicious cycle that I struggle to break out of all the time. But it is so fucking hard. So, I get the anger. I'm angry too.

First day of the challenge and I am looking forward to this. I actually paid attention to what I was eating this weekend and was able to make *some* healthier substitutions. I stepped on the scale this morning for the first time in several days and I was down to 169.8! First time under 170 since new years! I am also going to try not to step on the scale daily, but rather weekly. Otherwise I get frustrated that I am not losing. Thanks everyone for taking the time to respond. For someone like me who finds it hard to communicate in any medium, it means a lot.

These sound like great goals. The hardest one for me would be the menu/shopping list. I need to get better at planning my meals for the week.

Thanks all for the encouragement. I am in a much better place today. I am am looking forward to the challenge starting next week. In fact, I’ve now gone 4 days with no Diet Coke between 8-3 and I did my first body weight workout last night. still need to get my diet under control, but baby steps...lol

You make it sound so easy! Lol i know my brain is my own worst enemy. I always overthink things. Thanks for for the encouragement

I often have to remind myself to breathe! Lol truthfully, just writing what I did above relieved part of the anxiety. Thanks for the support

Following to root in a fellow newbie

There’s a cafeteria at my work and it’s si easy to go down and grab something bad rather than eat the healthy stuff in my lunchbox. Good luck on your goals!

Lots of violin players here! My current goal is to get 2 hours a week. Then hoping to work my way up to everyday.

Confession Time. This challenge has not even started, and I am already freaking out. This will probably be a long and rambling post. Apologies in advance. Backstory - It has always been a goal of mine do complete a triathlon. So, last August, I signed up for a mini ‘My First Triathlon’. (400 meter swim, 9 mile bike, and a 5k) I honestly did not prepare for it and the swim was hell! But I finished and I was really proud if myself. In November, I decided to sign up for a Sprint Triathlon (800m swim, 12mile bike, 5k run) at the end of May. I figured I would have plenty of time to work on my swimming. Fast forward to today, and I have done no swimming. I’ve been planning to start next week after my 1/2 marathon. So I am now freaking out because I feel I have committed to to many things. I am beginning to doubt I can do all of it and now I just want to give up everything and not even try. I’m thinking there aren’t enough hours in the day and am feeling like a failure for even thinking I could do this. I am totally overwhelmed. HELP!!!!

Newbie Here...in Orlando

Hi Jonathan, I totally relate to this feeling. I am the same way. Hopefully we can both be awesome.

Hi Everyone, I'm David. I joined this group a couple days ago and looking forward to trying this out. I fall mostly in the category of The Accountability Slacker. I just can't seem to stick to a plan. I'm very good at making excuses as to why I don't need to exercise or eat right. I have never been excessively overweight, but I have never been happy about the way I look. I am 52. I have been with my spouse for 23 years. I work in IT supporting finance people. After smoking for 35 years, I finally quit 5 years ago, by using a vaporizer. About 4 years ago, I started a running program. I used the Couch to 5K app on my phone that helped a lot. Since then I have run a ton of 5k and some 10Ks. This weekend, I will be running in my 6th half marathon. I have 3 major goals: Run a 5K in under 30 minutes - I've gotten close, but never under. Currently, I am averaging about 33 minutes. Quit drinking Soda - I drink way to much...like 8-10 bottles of Diet Coke a day! Lose 15 Pounds - That would put me at 155, which I think is a good starting point to then work on building more muscle. For this challenge, I have set up the following goals No Diet Coke between the hours of 8 AM and 3 PM Do the Beginner Body Weight Workout 1x per week Stretch for 20 minutes 2x per week That's about it for now. My biggest obstacle is my introverted nature. So I hope I can get better at that and not just 'disappear' into the background. Maybe that should be a goal. lol

Hi! I'm David. I've started running about 4 years ago, but I still need to lose about 15 pounds. My weight hasn't really changed in about 3 years. I know it's my diet/nutrition. So, I'm here to learn how to eat better.