Daily Inspiration - Consider joining a gym or taking a class
Consider joining a gym or taking a class.
Have you been avoiding the gym or exercise classes because you think you need to be fit first? This attitude can be self defeating. Why not jump start your fitness process (and it is a process) by trying something new? Sometimes having a dedicated place to work out, or being committed to a class, is motivating. You can try out different equipment (this is very helpful if it's been a long time since you've exercised) and discover new types of movement you enjoy.
If you are worried about feeling too awkward, hire a personal trainer to work out with you for the first few weeks until you get more comfortable. Or, recruit a WLS friend to join the gym or class with you.
Action for the day: If you haven't done so already, choose three gyms in your area and make plans to tour them. You don't have to join when you take a tour. In fact, let them know you are visiting several facilities before you make a decision. If you find a gym you like, ask for a free pass to try it out before you actually join.
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"I'm tough, ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. if that makes me a bitch, okay." - Madonna
Beginning Weight: 265 Current Weight:143
So I run like a Girl....now keep up!
Tammy C
down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!
open RNY 04-25-2005
Life could not get any better than this!
But I can only be responsible for myself and so.... I go everyday to American Family Fitness and workout for 1-1.5 hrs and then have 2 class I take once a week. I do Zumba and Basic Step. And let me tell you... Zumba is fun!! I laugh the whole time in class not only at myself but at others. After working out I hop in the hot tub and relax all the muscles I just used and it is so refreshing. 
