Comments on: What’s Next?

By: cmae

cmae — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:11:49 +0000

OMFG – I can relate to feeling this way at a gym, but that woman on the spin bike was a total witch!!! I’ve never heard of someone being so rude!! I’ve read two posts on your blog and I already love it. I surfed over from My So-Called Fat Life. Keep up the work you’ve been doing, and congratulations on the weight loss!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:21:18 +0000

Didn’t you mention tennis once? I may me getting you mixed up with someone else.

By: justoofat

justoofat — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:19:55 +0000

Gosh. I’m totally overwhelmed by all your fabulous suggestions and nice comments. Thank you so, so much!

By: Ria

Ria — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:40:36 +0000

Hi –

I haven’t commented before, but I’ve been reading for a while and I love your blog!

I just wanted to second those who suggested hiring a personal trainer, at least for a few sessions. If you’re at the point in your plan where you want to add resistance training, don’t let a bad experience at the gym get in your way! A trainer would solve the problem of not knowing how to use the weight machines and make you feel more comfortable in the gym for your first few sessions.

By: G.G.

G.G. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:31:39 +0000

You did two great things–tried something new, and figured out it that it wouldn’t work for you (at least for now). Better to be honest with yourself than to join up, spend all that money, never use it, and feel guilty.

One thing I like about my gym is that it is in a very conservative, uptight Southern state with a largely overweight population–nobody’s running around in the locker room naked, and for every rock-hard gym bunny there’s another person more out of shape than I am–the environment doesn’t stress me out.

Nice blog! I’m looking forward to reading your archives.

By: Sueellen

Sueellen — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:56:47 +0000

Hi there, I have been reading you for a bit but wanted to comment. I was the same way as you and I went to three gyms before I found the gym for me. My gym is women only, and they have an older woman named Laurie that handles the daycare. Not once since going there have I ever felt mocked, stared at or uncomfortable (I can’t say that about the other two gyms!) And when I walked into this gym I weighed almost 400 pounds and yet they didn’t even flinch. I then hired a personal trainer to work with me two days a week and the other two days I go there to do the treadmill. I guess my point is that the gym isn’t for everyone but hopefully you might find one like mine! :-) Either way you are definitely an inspiration to me and I know I can get through this journey of mine!

By: aishchai

aishchai — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:43:23 +0000

HI there- great post! I know what you mean about the gym. I had some pretty nasty experiences the last times I tried them out. Talk about attitude!

I know it can be pricey, but I just wanted to emdorse the idea of a personal trainer. I decided I needed someone to be bossy when my motivation flagged, and I couldn’t face a gym. I’m now doing two very active cardio circuits at home, three weights sessions and three runs a week- and the trainer only comes by twice. He started off at my level (I was too unfit to run) and has increased intensity. I’m now doing stuff I never dreamed of.

Anyway, at least you’re trying new things, so kudos to you!

By: Lori

Lori — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:59:21 +0000

Strength training is so important. But you really don’t have to go to the gym. I own a bowflex, which I adore!
Also, The Firm kit that is out now has weights, and is a great way to get started.

Good luck!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:09:23 +0000

Thank you so very much for your story. It was truly an inspiration. I hope mine is also. Please feel free to view it at blogger.com Weight Loss Reviews.

We folks with this particular problem need all the help we can get. Thanks again and God Bless.

By: gemfit

gemfit — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:08:43 +0000

I’m in the camp of “maybe this wasn’t the right gym for you” because I’ve done the whole join a gym and never go thing but I found a gym that worked for me and I love it.

I also recommend getting a personal trainer for one or two sessions and going through what you’d like to achieve and what exercises to do and how. It made the world of difference to me.

Also, try fitTV – it rocks!