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Exercise Becomes Me

I once knew a poet named Cecile Call her skinny and hear her spiel I'm petite with small bones I have fat and rolls she groans If I called you names how'd you feel So she decided things had to change Lifting weights at first felt strange Her trainer pushed gently Encouraged intently Her life she happily rearranged Now building bone density and power Her muscles sprouting like a flower Strength is now her friend Workouts are now her trend It takes discipline and willpower No longer thin rather lean and fit Liking the changes she does admit Active body and mind Healthy diet combined This lifestyle she'll never quit 06/01/2016 *I been working out for 6 months now : )

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Akkina Downing

Date: 11/12/2020 6:29:00 PM

That’s wonderful Cecil, I envy energetic women like that. I’ve always wanted to go to the gym, but I’m always afraid of people judging me. So I just go on run/walk whenever I can. Lol! Kudos to you and more power to you :)

Curtis Moorman

Date: 3/12/2020 9:23:00 AM

Cecilia, I just renewed my membership at the Fitness Center a month ago and I can already tell a difference. Invigorating walks of 2 miles on the treadmill, followed by 2 miles on the bike, and a few reps on the "ab-slayer" is making this old Georgia Boy feel youthful again!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/12/2020 9:28:00 AM

That is awesome, working out is an amazing mood booster, and the benefits are enormous. Hugs

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/2/2020 8:42:00 PM

G'day Cecilia … nicely written adage indeed. It's all about making that first move - thank you Cecilia - Lindsay

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 3/2/2020 9:16:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay. I am still working out. You feel great afterwards and the health benefits are numerous. Hugs

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/19/2019 7:16:00 AM

Hi Cecilia, healthy living and an active lifestyle as well as exercising makes us different people. I do yoga and thank goodness am a small eater. Thanks for stopping by will stop by you one day soon. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/19/2019 7:52:00 AM

Exercise has so many benefits, it will be 4 years tomorrow and I'm still working out. Thanks for visiting. Hugs

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 6/27/2018 11:21:00 AM

Everybody is asking about you, so I am also curious, how are you now? And especially how are you coping after your sister's death? I know it is pretty hard but still we must not forget that our lives never stop and even if we don't have a desire to live, life finds a new purpose, working out, going to gym, well I am way thinner than a average guy, but never mind, they give you such a boring diet, where as I love spicy foods, so so far I haven't joined it neither planning to do so

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/27/2018 11:52:00 AM

I still have moments of profound sadness, losing both my mom and sister a year apart has been heartbreaking. But I have a lot to live for, I have 3 sons and a grand daughter, life does go on. Working out relieves stress, plus it keeps me strong for my job, I work in a nursing home.

Fj Thomas

Date: 4/18/2018 6:19:00 PM

Cecilia how have you been dear lady?! I wish I could work out again. Do you still get to?

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/27/2018 11:57:00 AM

Hi Flo, been a really tough year (read my reply above this one} Yes I'm still working out, it took a backseat for awhile, due to circumstances, but at it again, a great stress reducer. Why aren't you working out?

Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/5/2018 5:43:00 AM

You are doing something good for yourself. It is a gift to be able to stay strong.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/19/2019 7:55:00 AM

A gift indeed. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/4/2017 3:28:00 PM

dropping by to say hi, I hope all is well. Hugs Rick.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/24/2017 8:00:00 PM

Hi Rick, I been well, just a lot going on, a stressful period. Nice to hear from you. Hugs

Silent One

Date: 10/4/2017 3:08:00 PM

Hope you are ok Cecilia...

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/24/2017 8:03:00 PM

Hi Silent One, I'm fine, just going through a stressful peroid in my life. Thanks for dropping by. Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/18/2016 2:28:00 PM

- Best wishes for a peaceful and lovely Christmas to you and your family, Cecilia - hugs & love // Anne-Lise :)

Duke Beaufort

Date: 11/13/2016 10:42:00 AM

Look at you! You are one of the few!!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/11/2016 10:32:00 PM

Based on your picture on Facebook you are achieving success!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/4/2016 1:30:00 AM

that is so great that you toned up!! Keep it up. It's the only way to be, cutie pie,

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/2/2016 3:00:00 AM

A beautiful write and inspiration to be happy. I am convinced your glow would be the change people notice. Faving this one.

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/4/2016 7:55:00 AM

Oh so please to be reading your poetry Cecilia again,, this is amazing, keep up the good work...

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/1/2016 7:11:00 PM

Thanks Harry, seems lately my muscle growth is giving me writers block, LOL. Hugs

Eileen Manassian

Date: 6/11/2016 11:02:00 AM

I need to get my act together, dear. This was a fabulous write. Full of inspiration. :) SO happy for you. Hugs

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/1/2016 7:14:00 PM

Thank you Eileen. Working out has been life changing in so many beneficial ways. Happy to inspire you, you also doing GREAT! Hugs

Jesse Day

Date: 6/9/2016 5:12:00 PM

Entertaining limerick - keep working out, it's fun keeping in shape! Congrats on your win in the "Any Poem You Ever Penned" poetry contest. I enjoyed your work - Jesse

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/1/2016 7:17:00 PM

Thank you Jesse. I plan to neve stop. Hugs

Pashang Salehi

Date: 6/8/2016 7:56:00 PM

Congrats on your win, nicely done

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 10/1/2016 7:16:00 PM

Thank you Pashang. Hugs

Paul Callus

Date: 6/4/2016 7:03:00 AM

Hi Cecilia! A new lifestyle is usually brought about by a fresh outlook on life. Surmounting problems and hard times could be one of the main positive factors. Enjoyed this set of lovely limericks. Pleased to see you posting again. Regards // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/6/2016 9:16:00 PM

Thanks Paul, you are very astute. I definitely have a new perspective on life. Hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 6/3/2016 10:29:00 PM

Amazing, I guess the coffee and donuts at Tim Hortons is out now!!!!!

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/3/2016 11:15:00 PM

Thanks Authur. LOL... the coffee (never drank) and donuts (sugar allergy) makes me not a good Tim Hortons customer, but I do buy occasional donut for the kids.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 6/3/2016 8:38:00 AM

Good for you Cecillia. For me I play sports to keep in shape. I find the competition and fun keeps me interested. I enjoyed your poem.

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/3/2016 10:26:00 PM

Thank you Richard. Staying active is the best medicine : ) Hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/2/2016 7:42:00 AM

- Great job Cecilia, good luck with your "new healthy life" :) - Lovely poem - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/2/2016 8:28:00 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. It is the best thing I could do for myself. Hugs

Becca Teagan

Date: 6/1/2016 11:10:00 PM

Good for you Cecilia! It's awesome that you have a trainer. Very cute poem :)

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/2/2016 7:31:00 AM

Thanks Becca, he is a amazing trainer and is also my boyfriend : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/1/2016 6:22:00 PM

I love weight lifting. Sadly, for me it puts ON weight, which I do not need but at least I am more fit and the weight is from muscle not fat. Congrats to you for taking up this GREAT way to increase your health.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/1/2016 12:28:00 PM

oh good on you Cecilia and you penned a lovely string of limericks about your success - the most working out I do is lifting a knife and fork and pen lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 6/1/2016 4:24:00 PM

Thank you Jan. When I started I could barely do 5 pushups on my knees, now up to 3 sets of 20 on my feet and can do a few on one leg, liking my new found strength, helping enormously with my job but still dislike pushups, lol. Hugs