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Our relationship started with many fitness related dates. About a year in, I had a number of serious health issues and had to stop exercising regularly. I gained weight. I eventually had surgery for a gyn issue and lost the weight. Then I got gastroparesis and lost too much weight. Then I treated that was diagnosed with three chronic illnesses and gained weight. When we got married, I weighed 165. Then I was hit by a car while exercising and couldn’t exercise much for 18 mos while I dealt with pain and rehab. I gained even more weight. I lost about 13 lbs in 6 months. Then DH was diagnosed with colon cancer. He has been exercising as much as he can to build up his strength and immunity. I’m pretty fat (size 16). We still have sex twice a week. I just feel bad looking in the mirror and being photographed. I also feel anxious that obesity is a corona risk. DH bought me a Fitbit so I guess that’s a gentle nudge. But it was too hot yesterday and raining this morning so now I’ve had two excuses to not go at least walk :([/quote]

We walked in the rain this morning. Quit making excuses.[/quote]

I am 100% aware that it is a lame excuse. My issue is making the psychological leap to actually doing. In particular, I have a real hang up about exercising outside in the rain because that is how I was hit by the car. I’m not afraid of getting wet. I am afraid of another distracted driver being unable to brake in time. It as something I’ve done some therapy about but I haven’t overcome that mental barrier yet. [/quote]

I bought a Peleton bike and treadmill so I can workout indoors. The app is like a community and the instructors are inspiring. There’s something for every level of fitness. That said, I run and bike mostly outdoors and only run and bike indoors if it is raining. I acclimated to the heat and go out very early in the morning. It’s nice to have the equipment so I never have an excuse.[/quote]

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