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I've got a secret



Me August '08, photo by Keesic

You know how people always say that when you fall in love you start to hang out at home more watching movies and eating popcorn and you start to plump up? Yes well that became my reality over the past 6 months. I moved in with my boyfriend, out of the downtown Lakeshore area and into the High Park area and have lived a completely different life.

You see now there are all these cozy nights in and actually cooking and eating meals every night (instead of eating an apple and calling that "dinner" while running out the door to meet friends for cocktails). The other thing that changed was my proximity to a gym that I liked going to. I was right next to King West Fitness in Liberty Village, and had a gym in my condo prior to moving so I was really in luck. Now I have a gym up the street, System Fitness, that is located in a basement and doesn't have air conditioning (not that I need it now but imagine that in the summer?). A newly open Snap Fitness is also located on Roncesvalles now which is close to me, it looks sterile and boring but it's close and has the equipment I need. Not exactly motivating, I would say.

So I am in this dilemna (or have been for months). I want to go back to the gym, love the gym, okay now I need the gym but I am not sure where to commit. I love King West Fitness more than any other gym but it's a bit of a drive and it's expensive for this student budget. 99 Sudbury is an option now too because one of my friends, Micheline, goes there and it would be great to have a work out buddy. I think System Fitness is pretty much not even on the option menu, but it wouldn't hurt to go check it out. Now I have secured a free week pass at Snap Fitness, which seems the most accessible and the gym that I would go to when it's freezing outside and I am tired and just want to have a coffee and hang out on the computer.

I am however determined to get back into my "pre-High Park" shape (which is odd, I should be more in shape here) as you can see above in my picture. After my indulgent behaviour during the holidays I am determined to get myself feeling and looking good. And no, this is not, I repeat, not a New Years Resolution, but rather a late start on a goal that I have been neglecting for the past 6 months.

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Posted by Lisa ~ Urban Native Girl at 1:01 PM
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17 comments:

  1. girl you will be in bad-ass shape in no time at all! Lean, mean kicking machine :)
    99 Sudbury here we come!!
    xx
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  2. Thanks hun that is just the encouragement I need!
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  3. You can do it Lisa!!! :)

    I am also determined to get back into shape again. This is the year. I have spent the last seven years healing from a hard core cross country and track career in HS and college. I needed a break. Now I am doing things like lifting weights, lunges, sit-ups... but very slowly. I hike, walk and snowshoe. I do love feeling good but for me it has to be done in a healthy way.
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  4. Anishinaabekwe- Thanks! Wow I didn't know you had such an extensive history of athleticism. Yes being healthy is key, of course I want quick results and to look lean and toned right away but I know better now. Long term results of active living are a much better goal. I hope we both reach our goals this year :).
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  5. Last summer I lost 10 lbs in just a few weeks, and it was super easy: 30 min run every morning just before the breakfast, and no food after 8pm.
    It worked for me :)
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  6. Dejana - Thanks for your tip! I must stop eating late at night, it has probably been one of the biggest contributors to my current state. Otherwise I eat fairly healthy ...
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  7. I'm having the same issue right now - not surprisingly. It was easy to stay in shape in the warmer weather since I love to run outside. Inside? Not so much.

    I'm looking at 99 Sudbury myself. It's close (3 blocks) to home. The reviews haven't been stellar on line. I'd be curious to hear what you think!

    (Also, you're totally right about the Happiness 15. It happened to us too!)
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  8. Indigirl- My friend, Micheline, quite likes 99 Sudbury so I hope it's a great gym ... I am a big fan of quiet, spacious gyms myself so I will fill you in once I get a peek :).
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  9. I need to commit to a new gym as well! Best wishes with your excersise goals. :)
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  10. Karen - In LA I think it is easier, everyone's life is geared around the gym I think :P.
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  11. Go Lisa!! My boyfriend feeds me non-stop. It's horrible what love can do!! LOL

    I eat oatmeal every morning and that helps me eat less through out the day. Its tough when its below zero to get to the gym. I was thinking of buying one of those dance/workout videos and just doing it in my apartment in the morning. I could put on spandex and an 80's style head band and leg warmers! Flashdance style. Hahahaha. I totally serious though. Ever try and workout videos?
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  12. Charlotte - I haven't tried any of those videos for a long time. My apartment is teeny-tiny, so I would have to wait until we have the couch and credenza installed to be able to figure out if it would even be possible. I do like the idea - Wii Fit (even better)!
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  13. DJ TR-ONE/Fly Joint ProductionsJan 5, 2010 06:59 PM
    Well, going by your NYE party pics and the one you posted for this entry, you're not far off. Might take a couple weeks of working out to get back in there.

    I'm in desperate need of slimming down. Can't afford a gym membership, though. I do want to get back to being a "skinny lil NDN boy". Hopefully my dog walking business grows enough to get me back in prime shape. I know for a fact my music endeavors never will get me in shape.
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  14. DJ TR-ONE yes I am not too far off, but even 5 lbs. can feel like a lot when there are skinny jeans in the wardrobe! Forgo the gym and get outside! Ha ha I say that but I am too wimpy to take that advice this time of year. In the summer I am hoping to get some roller blades though.
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  15. DJ TR-ONE/Fly Joint ProductionsJan 6, 2010 04:33 AM
    I know man! HA! Brave the cold! I do for about 90 minutes everyday making money. Sadly, I'm out of the house most of everyday... just sitting in the truck driving my moms and auntie all over. As I get more clients (dogs needing to be walked) I can begin allotting more time to actually being outside. I'd just like to afford a gym membership to lift weights, in addition.

    Make sure your boyfriend gets a pair of roller blades, if he doesn't already have some.
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  16. Reading this post is like peering into my current state! With one exception...I actually joined a gym a few months back (Extreme Fitness), but I don't go as often as I should...and the pounds keep on piling on! If you live near High Park, there's also a High Park Village and Rec Centre in that area...not the best equipment, but has a pool!
    Good luck!
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  17. Nelia - Thanks I have been doing my first two workouts at 99 Sudbury. So far, so good. Still going to "shop" the gyms a little more though.
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