Gyms Raleigh/Garner
My wife goes to the Rex Wellness center in Garner. It is located behind the White Oak shopping center. This "gym" has a pool, jacuzzi's , steam room, exercise classes, massuse, as well as the typical gym equipment. It costs more than a normal gym, but it is a good enviornment to work out in . Feel free to IM myself or nadabear ( my better half) if you want more info.
I belong to HealthTrax in Raleigh. It's off of Six Forks, near Strickland/540 and has a number of water aerobics classes, a series called silver sneakers that is geared to a slower/gentler pace and there are plenty of folks that aren't a size 2 there... I felt comfortable there when I was heavier and still do now. They have a knowledgable staff and have been great.
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/bcumbo_group/
High-264, Current-148, Goal-145