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I'm here because I'm about to turn 40 and my life these past few years have taken my focus on me.
I began working out in high school and have been in terrific shape. Fitness was such a great and satisfying part of my identity. I can easily remember feeling like a million bucks because I was so addicted to working out for myself. It felt great to dedicate that time just to me, not to my career, my

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I'm here because I'm about to turn 40 and my life these past few years have taken my focus on me.
I began working out in high school and have been in terrific shape. Fitness was such a great and satisfying part of my identity. I can easily remember feeling like a million bucks because I was so addicted to working out for myself. It felt great to dedicate that time just to me, not to my career, my family; nothing else made me feel that way. I used to ask my friends to touch me anywhere and it would be solid. They would tell me how jealous they were of my shape. That wasn't the gratification for me it was the way I felt when I took care of myself. I desperately want that back.
My mother became ill three years ago and I've been dedicated to taking care of her. I'm now experiencing some ya-ha moments recognizing how far I'm away from where I need to be in taking care of myself. I need to be happy, take care of my body and mind. It's time to put myself a priority.
I'm so excited to be here and meet other people getting control over their own lives.
UPDATE: I'm now 40..........sorry I had to wipe some tears there for a minute.
I'm back to working out after taking a break while dealing with a family tragedy. I find though that my mind and body craves the time not to think about problems. I enjoy the time I take to workout and feel the "high" after a great workout. I think it helps me handle my daily things much better.
I have lost 17 pounds to date. As I said in a reply in an email I feel I'm in the midst of taking back my life, body and mind. I have a huge craving to redefine myself and get back to the way I used to be. I want to be focused and energetic again. I know I haven't been consistent but I'm ready to write a whole new chapter.
It feels like dawn and I'm watching the sun rise. Turning 40 is truely the start of a new era for me. I'm creating and challenging myself to take care of me like never before. Life is so precious. Each day should end with having learned something new, thinking a new thought and being the best you could be.
I'm so excited and hope the same for each person here trying to accomplish goals. Just the experience has enriched me and I'm making new friends everyday. Where else can you do that with people searching/yearning for a better existance? Let's take these steps together!!

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