I'm joining a gym tomorrow..

[Nomilynn]

Tomorrow I have an appoinment to join "Curves." I talked to my doctor about it and he said it was a good choice for me. Does anyone else belong to this gym? I gained 9lbs in the past year, on top of all the weight I gained right after my grandma died. I really need encouragement not to quit! I HATE exercising but I really feel like I'm unhealthy and I'm always tired.

Anyway, I might do my first full workout tomorrow too. I'll let you know how "painful" it is LOL

[babolaypo65]

congrats.
i know you know this but go easy the first week. you have the best chance of succeeding at developing a gym "habit" if you dont do too much the first week.

try books on tape at the gym (on the walkman). they get me going at least four days a week!

[lovemyshiba]

good for you!!!

I never have the discipline to stick with the gym. Be careful on your first day--last year I joined and went with a friend of mine who had been going--I had to take a week off after the first day, because I was in so much pain

[popcornbird]

I'm exercising a lot these days too. Its better to lose weight and be healthy at a young age because it gets difficult once the teen years and early 20's are gone. Its so hard now, I can't imagine how hard it will be when I'm older! I don't go to the gym though. I feel much more comfortable doing it at home. We have a treadmill, and an exercise bike, and also a weight lifting bench, dumbells, an exercise ball, and these stretching rope things (don't know what they are called) but they help in tightening the muscles. I have pretty much a mini gym at home. My mom's been exercising vigorously because of doctor's orders for the past 2 months. So far she lost 12 pounds by working out for 1 1/2 hour everyday on the treadmill. I'm still lagging behind. Its hard with school, but I'm trying. I did lose 5 pounds, so its a good start. Good luck and wish me and us all luck too!

[slleipnir]

I don't belong to that gym, but I do go. I use to go last year, but it didn't last long, I REALLY hated it. I've been at it this time for like 2 weeks so far (not a lot, I know ) but I'm liking it this time. The ppl there are really nice and make up a thing of what you have to do to get results you want...I probably didn't like it when I did it before because all I did was the bike and such..but I'm doing diff stuff this time for about an hour each time..the time flys by actually lol.

I hope it goes well for you, I'm sure it will :]

[wolfsoul]

I've been to the gym once in my life lol... I would like to go, but it would be alot better on my conscience if it was free I wish I could lose some wieght My aunt whos visiting from Langley told me how skinny I am compared to last year, but I'm only taller I just want abs! lol

[NoahsMommy]

That's wonderful!!! You'll feel so great after your workouts. Here's a tip: It takes two weeks to start a new habit. Hopefully after two weeks, your body will WANT to go.

I need to start my yoga again. I love it!

[neko1]

I've heard nothing but good things about Curves. I've just started doing Pilates and man, my abs are killing me!!

[Rachel]

*Good on you!* (I love that Aussie saying.)

All I know about Curves is that they seem to be opening up everywhere and that must mean that they are doing a good business and that must mean that they have found a program that people like. I too am an exercise at home person, but if you have the determination to go to a gym, having a knowledgable person there to advise you will be a real benefit. Don't be looking to lose weight straight off though, in fact initially you may even gain some...you know...muscles weigh more than fat. But if you stick to it and watch what you eat, you will see results. (That watching what you eat is the tough part).

[anna_66]

I love going, but unfortunately have noone to go with

Good Luck, and like everyone said, take it easy at first

[Ann]

Good luck to you! I would like to do something like that, but just like Anna I have no one to go with I have an old exercise bike though and I bike 10 km on it every other night... I need to keep losing weight unless I want health problems again >_<

[Edwina's Secretary]

I go every day except Friday to Jazzercise at a local public gym. I had no one to go with but I have made terrific friends in the class and it makes it so much fun. It has become such a habit I get edgy about NOT going!

Have Fun!

[HayleyRosie]

Naomi there is a Curves gym in our area and I have been meaning to join. Too bad we couldn't go together. I guess us living on oposite ends of Canada would pose a problem!

I envy you, Naomi!!! My doctor says (orders!! demands!!) I have to get rid of at least 22 pounds. I am trying really hard by following WeightWatchers' instructions. But as I am getting older, it just doesn't work that easy anymore ! I'd love to go to an exercise club like you, but I'm forbidden to do any exercise but cycling...! Success, Naomi!!

[Dakota's Mommy]

Congrats and way to go! Brian and I were just talking about me possibly joining a gym or at least going to a gym while he is gone because I'm afraid of being lazy while he's gone and gaining weight. Of course, with my 3 girls, I highly doubt that I'm going to have any time to be lazy, we'll just have to see.

Anyways, I'm proud of you for taking those steps. Keep us informed and we will keep you in a mind set to keep going!