I Found a GYM!

While talking at lunch today this younger girl was singing the praises of a new gym she joined in Shelton. Then someone piped in and say I go there..but to the Orange and Milford one. I ask..do they make you sign a one year contract. NO!! Anyway..I joined online..Planet Fitness...99 dollars registration fee..and 15 dollars monthly...NO commitment!! It also includes unlimited tanning. I joined for the one in Hamden...which gives me access to their Branford facility also.. Wish I could take advantage of the Milford one too..since I work down there a couple days a week. I am going to go tomorrow..and report back on how I liked it. I am hoping this is the jolt I need to get my weight loss going again! Anyone else who would like to join..check out their website at planetfitness.com. They have lots and lots of locations! Hugs Joanie

Hey Joanie, Let me know how you like it, I want to start working out somewhere and the gym I saw in Milford was called Venus it was all for just woman, not its been taken over by another gym. I was going to go to curves but I really want to work out. I work right down the street from Planet Fitness in Orange, and I live not too far from the Milford one. Drop me a line and let me know how you do. Hugs KimC

Hi Joanie: I am a big fan of Planet Fitness. I have been going to the one in Norwalk for over a year now. They are fantastic. It really is, as their signs say, a 'Judgement Free Zone'. I love the fact that there are not a ton of skinny, tiny pretty people all over the place. I feel as welcome there now as I did 100 or so pounds ago. They also have a gym in Norwalk, they're opening soon in Stamford and there's a gym in trumbull too. I hope that you like it, looking forward to your feedback. All the best, Bob 16 months p/o, -150lbs PS. the price is almost too good to be true, that's what got me there to begin with. . .

Bob I will let you know how I like it. I am soo psyched! Hamden is not far from me..but its near a congested street...I wish there was one closer. Anyway...between my walking, water aerobics, walk aerobic videos and the gym...this plateau has got to break soon! Its so weird seeing your name...one letter off from my husbands..Robert MastrianO! Thanks for your imput! Joanie

I belong to the planet fitness in Milford. It used to be Venus a women only gym....but I guess they couldn't make it work I paid 99 down and $10 per month. ( I said no way to the tanning...I am way too Irish....I don't tan...I spot) Let me know if anybody ends up joining Milford...I could use a workout buddy to stay motivated. Take care all! Kelly

Joanie - Let us know how you like it. The one here in Orange is 99 down and $10/month. I was considering it a few months ago but found a fabulous Aerobics class 3x/week here in Orange and I've been loving that. But when the class is on hiatus I'd like to do the gym. SO definitely let me know how you like the place. Good luck!!! Carla

Hi Joanie: Planet Fitness seems to be targeting we "normal, hard working and realistic" blokes (sp?). I have heard nothing but good things about it. I am not a "gym" person (well not yet), chosing to exercise at home...shy I guess. My daughter, who is so not a gym person, joined PF recently (up your way) and LOVES IT! She particulary loves the eliptical machines. The one in Trumbull has a postop that is now a trainer. She is a great gal and understands from where we all have come...the struggles...the challenges. Something to keep in mind if you ever want to check out the Trumbull facility. If I might ask everyone here...If you where to have a physical trainer come to speak at your support group...what would you want to hear about as a post op patient? Have fun Joanie! Towanda

Hey Joanie, I am so thrilled for you found a fitness gym near your hometown. The price sounds fair to me. You can go there for yourself (your time) to workout like I do . I go to Gym to do my own time ( no kids and no hubby) to enjoy myself to workout. We can keep our excercise for rest of our life. I cannot wait to hear your report after go to this gym on my excercise log SMILE!!!!!! love Kathy K

Joanie- I'm so proud of you! It's a big step to join up, even if ther is no annual commitment. Let us know how you like it!! Best, Lisa C

Lisa Thanks again to you for last weeks encougaging emails! I went to the gym today...there was no one to show me around. The guy behind the desk said he was alone... Anyway..I found my way around...and did 10 min on the bike...15 min on what I think was an eliptical machine..some upper body work on my triceps and some nautilus machine for abs which I know I was probably doing wrong..then I ended up with 15 min on the treadmill...Total I was in there 1 hr and 15 min. Tomoorrow I need to sign up for their orientation tour... This is where I know a personal trainer would come in handy. Guess why this is such a bargain price! So if anyone can share their workouts...I would love to see what others are doing. Thanks.. Joanie