Exercise Buddy

Why is it so hard to find an excercise buddy!  I have joined several gyms over time and they are so unfreindly!  I am going for the lap band, hopefully be done by Dec 2011 but July 11 is my 1st surgeon visit. I will need to lose some weight and start my journey of eating right and exercising . I  rem having a friend years ago and it was a blast working out together. I think we tightened our stomach muscles from laughing all the time- but I am no longer 20, and ladies my age, (58) just NOT hitting the gym,,, any suggestions?? (Tampa bay)

one idea would be to join some group classes... after a while you will start to get friendly with the regulars and that could turn into a good exercise buddy.

i am doing just that- 1st group tonight,,, lets see if there are any friendlies!

The group class is a good plan.  I love my zumba and spin classes.  I may not know everyone's name but we all have a good time and I have been going long enough now that I know if I don't make it, my absence will be noted and next time I go, at least 2 or 3 will tell me they missed me.  I love that accountability.

Good luck with your visit with the surgeon and the start of your exciting new journey!