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Ok, we have 10-ft ceilings on the first floor, that is why it is fairly accurate in my house.
Oh dear, I am one who used the term “hardcore” about the outstanding athletes in this thread. I said it out of awe and respect for your amazing dedication to your training. I am so incredibly sorry it was taken otherwise. Please accept my apology. I sincerely had no idea it could be taken negatively. I am the most unathletic person around so trust me, I am in awe of you guys. You are so strong!
That’s a great hill workout, Bunsen. No wonder you are in such great shape.
Sabaray- you are our inspiration and our founder. You have not waivered from your commitment to your health journey. If you and others of us are referred to as hardcore, it simply means the commitment level is greater than it might be for some others. Take what you need and leave the rest!
My hill walks inspired me to go for the stupidly hilly marathon last fall. I figured I should get at least something out of all this training, lol. Maybe this is going to be the year of the Monkey. :(|)
Committed. Consistent. Joined at the online hip. It’s a great place to be!
We are all pieces of this thread puzzle. We need no more missing pieces. <3
Yes, sabaray! I second what MOfWC said.
If anyone were to meet me, they would laugh at the idea that I am hardcore! In all the classes I take, there is always some moment somewhere where I go - the heck with it, child’s pose for 5 seconds while I recover, or I’m panting when no one else seems to be, or I can’t do X move so I’ll do Y move instead. My running is still laughable - I am not much faster than walking. Indeed, I only WISH my core was hard, ha ha!
"Indeed, I only WISH my core was hard, ha ha! "
Amen! 
MK, thank you for that good, clear explanation. That was the impression I had, but wanted to be sure I wasn’t aware of some missing link in the protein chain! Not looking/needing to make any provisions for myself but good to be educated on this in general.
I guess I’m hardcore in the sense that my running is so essential to my well-being that it is like breathing. I use it for physical AND mental health. If I’m injured I have to find something else to do, and I’ve learned how to do that. I value health and fitness, and it serves me well in my life. I like to challenge myself and do the best I can in races. I like being at the weight I am now, but I can’t just shove everything I want in my mouth to stay there.
That said, my weakness is food- and not eating the right things. I also feel like I consume too many additives, chemicals, etc. I admire the healthier eaters and those with more discipline around food that post here. I love the information about protein, carbs and what different things do to your body and lead to cravings.
I also have a complete understanding that not everyone is like me and that not everyone should run! There are so many ways to be fit! One of the women (just a little younger than me) who was on my women’s church retreat this weekend still plays competitive ice hockey- and she is passionate about it! I love all the different things those of you on this thread do for yourselves- and that you are honest about your weaknesses!
So much has changed over the years in terms of health, weight loss strategies and training theory. Heck, it’s changed since we started this thread! I remember back in the 70s you went to the “health club” and wore a leotard and got on this machine with a vibrating belt that went around your butt and hips and that was a “machine” that would help you lose weight! We drank Tab and heralded the arrival of light beer! Fat grams were the enemy!
I love that Michael is here to help us all learn- and I miss iDad.
I am glad we are talking about this, and perhaps it will help everyone feel welcome on both threads, as it should be. Terms like intense, dedicated, hard core all seem like compliments to me. But if they are not, then apologies to anyone who would find hem offensive. I am sitting with a bunch of what I would consider hardcore basketball fans, and I don’t know a single player on either team. I am in awe of them ( the fans and the players). But I won’t ever be like them. And it’s all good.
I’ll raise my Tab (or these days for a treat, Fresca) to that!!! ^^^^
Tab = what we drank in college. That mauvy pink can!
I feel as if I have so much room for improvement on the nutrition front. My weight is good, but I know I should be eating more healthy foods. I’m trying to make small changes. And it’s hard!
I had to really talk myself into running tonight. The weather has turned horrible - cold, windy, snow/sleet - just not good for running. Trying to run at the gym this time of the year is a real challenge, sometimes the wait for a treadmill can be really long. But I was lucky and only had a short wait. So I got a good 4 mile interval run in on the treadmill. I’m glad I talked myself into going into the gym since I won’t be able to run tomorrow night. I have to stay late at work for a stupid meeting with a stupid vice president who is here from Europe this week.
I just asked my wife if I could get one of those machines with a vibrating belt. I told her it could be a couples work out activity. She punched me! I don’t know what she thought we would use it for. 
LOL, Michael. You definitely need that machine for your studio!
Our weather is getting nasty, too- sleet, snow and cutting wind. 5 miles total in 2 runs on the dreadmill.
I believe I used the word “scary” the first few times I came into this group. I was assured–I think it was @MomofWildChild–that you’d be nice, and so you have been
And yes, “hardcore” is definitely a compliment.
Yeah, if anyone wants to call me hardcore, bring it on! As some one who has never done anything athletic until about a year ago, I’d be pretty excited to be considered hardcore!!
I am still the last girl picked in gym class before the fat kids, deep inside. And I’m not competitive the way that others on this thread are. Which works out well given my athletic abilities or lack thereof!
I love getting strong, but I still need to prod myself on cardio. And I’ve also had to accept that I’m not going to ever have one of those lithe ballet-dancer-type bodies with skinny little arms and delicate ankles. I have too much German and Polish peasant blood. I look like I could plow the fields!
I’ve been on both ends of the spectrum. At my skinniest, I was down to under 130 lb at 6’… now I’m in the 220s at the same height 
I’m feeling quite bad about myself because I’ve put on probably 20 lb (at least) since getting sick and now even my “fat” jeans are getting too tight.
It’s just frustrating because I used to be so darned active. I want to get in shape but everything just hurts… and then I get worse because I’m not exercising and it’s all just a vicious cycle.
Whew, ok needed to get that out.
Now onto the better news. According to Fitbit, I went over 6.5k steps today! And apparently 14 flights of stairs? I think that should be more like 10 but I’ll let it lie to me 
Romani- Your first priority has to be to deal with your illness and after that you can get more active and get the weight off. I know you will. It will take some experimenting and respect for whatever limitations you might continue to have. You are doing great with the steps.