Going today if it kills me!!!

So....a week ago I joined a gym in my town at the hospital.  I have YET to go to it.  I've been so self-conscious for so long that I am afraid people will stare.  I feel better than I have in years.  In 2 lbs, I will be down a total of 50.  I actually caught a glimpse in a window yesterday of me at the hospital and thought "Is that really me?".  SO WHY DO I CARE WHAT THEY THINK????  Uhhhhhhhh.  I have my gym clothes with me and I am going today!!

Take it from me ~ it wont kill ya!! LOL

Go, you will be glad you did and I promise you know one is going to pay attention to you so don't worry about what they think!!

Thanks....my son says that I'm being whiney.  The day we registered, every one in there working out was skinny.  WTH?  I guess they have body issues just like me though.

I hear you -- you just have to get over it. 

Last night, I joined an adult hip-hop dance class.  I can't dance -- seriously.  But it was harder than any aerobics class I have ever been to - my tummy muscles are sore today!  I'm old, out of shape, and I didn't have time to go home & change, so I did hip-hop in my office attire.  Who cares?  If any one was offended by my lack of skill, they can leave.

Have fun at the gym tonight!
Laura

Laura that is too funny!  It sounds like major fun though!  I wish something like that was offered around here.

Tonya girl who CARES if everyone in there is skinny, as soon as the doc clears me after I have my surgery I will be in there like Im "skinny".  Get your ear phones and some GOOD music and ZONE OUT.

Because I have a heart condition, I used to go faithfully Mon-Fri, and I used to be on that treadmill in my own zone....

I am happy that you joined and you should be proud to go in there daily.....

LOL...you are so right.  I have my Ipod with me and that's exactly what I plan to do.  They have a 30 minute treadmill limit.  I think it's the equipment that is intimidating as well.  I know what to do with a treadmill, elipitcal, stair climber, but that other stuff...WTHeck?

 If you are new to the gym they should be more than happy to show you how the equipment works.  Don't be afraid to ask one of the trainers or attendants.  The last thing you want to do is use a piece of equipment the wrong way and end up really hurting yourself.  Everyone is a newbie to equipment so don't be embarrassed.

I do Zumba on the wii and I make my husband and 5yr old son leave the room!  I am too embarrassed to do it in front of others yet!  Even Family!

I have Taebo Live that I'm going to try at home.  Zumba looks fun and my daughter has a WII.  Maybe I need to try that!