Well, I finally did it.

I joined a gym. I decided to go with the Y in Granby. I joined at the beginning of this past week and I just love it. It is a beautiful brand new facility that is state of the art. The kids love LOVE the childcare area. They beg me to let them stay longer! This is from kids who can't stand to be with people they don't know well or go to unfamilar places. The staff at the childcare center are great and keep the kids really active. I took my first aerobics class in over ten years on Thursday and I was able to do the whole hour. On the schedule it said it was a half hour class and then when I found out it was an hour I doubted if I could do it but I did. There was only one excercise that required me to lay on my tummy that I could not do because it hurt my port too much. I have been walking between 2.5 and 3 miles on the treadmill and doing a few miles on the bike. And I am not tired when I am done. It amazes me. A few months ago I never would have been able to do it without huffing and puffing. I can't beleive how much lighter my body feels to be in already. I can't even imagine when I am to goal what it will feel like! I am signing up for a 12 week course that slowly starts you weight training. That starts on Wednesday. I can't wait because I have gotten pretty weak in the last couple of years. I am also taking the aerobics twice a week and a fitness class with my six year old once a week. I just wanted to share my excitement with you all! Eileen P.S. In my other post I had stated that I didn't want to join this Y because it was like a half hour from my house. I found a new way to go and it only takes me about fifteen minutes so it's the best of both worlds!

That is great news Eileen! Glad it all worked out for you. Terri

Meant to add to my original post that I went out tonight to buy some new work out clothes and originally put all 3X's in the cart and was looking at them thinking they will probably never fit. I decided to buy a 2X's as well so that way it would give me a goal to work towards. Well, I got home and tried on the 3x's and they were swimming on me! I am thinking, can I possibly wear the 2X? I skeptically try them on and they were swimming on me too! I can't wait to go back and return them and get a 1X!

Congratulations.. You must be so excited. 1X's? That is sooo cool. I can't wait for the day when I am a 1X. Keep up the great work. I'm glad the Gym is working out for you. ~Julie~

Hi Eileen, I knew this place is better than Curves . That is why I voted this for you SMILE!!! Dr Aranow is going to be happy when he heard this EXCERICISE!!! That is great you went to smaller size than getting bigger size!! That must feel good! Tell your hubby that I am looking forward to see him again at gathering party on Nov 20th ! Hugs Kathy K

I am glad to hear the Y is working out so good for you! I wish mine (which is a 10 min walk) offered childcare! That is one of my hold ups, although I plan to take my daughter swimming a couple days a week once I get the OK! As for needing 1x, that is awesome! What a great feeling to have to take something back because it TOO BIG!!!! Congratulations! Carmen

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOURGREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT. I STARTED WALKING HALF HOUR WITH MY NEIGHBOR. I AM 10 LBS LIGHTER AS OF LAST WED. I HAVE A LOT OF ENERGY KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.