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keepcalmanddrinkwater asked: Favourite sport / team / player x

Lawlllllll, I don’t have one. I don’t follow sports :(

deesiler01 asked: Should I rush myself while exercising or should I take my time and build up to a good speed?

No, definitely not! Rushing and doing an exercise too fast can risk injury and has less benefit. Though speed is definitely a goal you can have, doing your exercises with proper form is important. I never understand why people do the arm/shoulder machines at the gym and just fly through a bajillion reps within 5 seconds. =\

With lifting, definitely go slow. About 1-2 full seconds to complete an entire rep. Lift at medium speed, release at a slow speed. This will build better strength (going off of what I’ve been told and this is how I exercise).

With cardio, go at the fastest/hardest pace you’re most comfortable and able to maintain. If you go too fast/hard too soon you’ll burn out within 2min so you need to pace yourself. But this is the easiest thing to adjust.

And always always always take a few minutes to warm up first! Do any exercise at a slower and low impact pace in order to warm up your muscles and joints. And always always always maintain proper form. I hope this helps :)

"Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits."

- Thomas Jefferson

fitparkmarket asked: What made you decide to make a big change and become healthy?

I’ve been overweight since I was 10 due to the aftermath of being immobilized by an autoimmune disease. I tried losing weight on and off throughout my teens but nothing stuck. I finally had to lay my foot down after I began having anxiety attacks a few years ago, fell into depression, and realized I have a poor body image. At first when I made this blog I just wanted to lose weight—i thought that would make me happy. But then I realized it’s an inner-process. So I branched out from the typical thinspo blogs and began seeking an all around healthy, positive perspective. Being more positive really has a profound impact on your life. Now my goals arent just to lose weight, but to be healthy, strong, and be content with myself, confident, etc.