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My Fitness Journey Almost a Year in the Making

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I had a challenger ask me, HOW do I actually fit in 30 minutes of exercise a day.  She was coming from a place of frustration.  How did I know that?  I was there, not that long ago.  So I thought I would share to show that you can do it, that starting slow is ok, and for me my groups are the requirement. Couple of things you know  -           1.  I like to run and always have.  (I have run 4 Marathons, I like to Run).          2.  I have been in the health and fitness industry for almost 20 year, and all this weight started        after I finished my PhD and stopped training people.  I lost my accountability, and had to find it again to get my own fitness back on track.   This is why I coach.   In April of 2016, we wrapped up our ski season.  I weighted 184lbs- the same amount I weight before delivering both of my kids.   My clothes didn't fit, and I was miserable.   In May of 2016, I started running with Zen Labs Coach to 5K app. (I love their app BTW - check