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# Flashback Friday
- URL: https://lisaromerodugal.com/blog/flashback-friday/
- Published: 2023-08-04T12:59:11.000Z
- Updated: 2023-08-04T12:59:11.000Z
- Author: Lisa Romero Dugal
- Tags: wellness, believe in yourself, fitness, health and fitness, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, imagine believe achieve, inspiration, inspire others, life with lisa, mind body and soul, open mindness, personal growth, #wordpress

Flashback to 2012 post op knee surgery to this years hiking adventures.

What is the difference between then & now? I am no longer carrying excessive weight and inflammation in my body due to poor nutrition and inactivity. Let’s talk mindset 💯 Being PROACTIVE and OPEN MINDED makes all the difference in the world. I no longer see limitations, I see opportunities.

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2012 \~ 2023

Since my health & fitness transformation, I am more adventurous than I could have ever imagined. When I experience a setback, I no longer sit on the sidelines with an automatic response of “I CAN’T”... I sat with that mindset for way too long, and grateful that I now see my limitations as an opportunity to seek something new. For example, I can’t run or do anything high impact, but I CAN do low impact workouts, core training, upper body. There’s SO much within reach.

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Cheers to a bold and daring adventure 💪🏼 ❤️

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Life With Lisa 💕