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Old 07-27-2007, 11:18 AM   #1  
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IM joining a gym today. Its right across the street from work so I'll be able to work out during my lunch break. Step in the right direction.
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Old 07-27-2007, 11:29 AM   #2  
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That's a big one! Be sure to get an orientation to the equipment--and have fun! We'll be looking forward to hearing about your gym experience.
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Old 07-27-2007, 12:32 PM   #3  
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Old 07-27-2007, 12:56 PM   #4  
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Thanks! I go for my assessment next Wed so I'll be sure to post all the embrassing numbers for ALL to see. I also contacted the prayer team at church and asked them to pray for my food addiction and for God to heal the hurts that Im trying to bury with food. I was 226 this morning.
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Congratulations. I just joined one as well and I'm really enjoying it.

I have to admit; I skipped the assessment. I already know I'm fat and out of shape and I'm pretty sure I'll recognize being thin and fit when I see it.
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Old 07-27-2007, 01:14 PM   #6  
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on joining a gym!! Happy working out days!!
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Old 07-27-2007, 02:37 PM   #7  
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With each of you that do this, I'm one step closer to following in your foot steps... You're taking away all of my excuses!
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Old 07-27-2007, 02:44 PM   #8  
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Yay! You'll enjoy it. Once I got over the fear and went in it was a blast. Nothing like I feared it would be, and I really enjoy being able to use the various equipments. Location is important and it sounds like you picked one that's in a great spot.
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Old 07-28-2007, 07:58 AM   #9  
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Im on the way this morning to work out!! Im dropping my daughter off at VBS and Im on the way to a healthier me.
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Old 07-28-2007, 10:36 AM   #10  
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Im on the way this morning to work out!! Im dropping my daughter off at VBS and Im on the way to a healthier me.
Enjoy!
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Old 08-02-2007, 08:33 AM   #11  
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The assessment showed I have 31.9% body fat and weighed in at 223lbs. I also went to a weight loss Dr yesterday and got adipex. He gave me a diet plan for 1500 calories. I really liked how there is even a fast foods menu of things I can eat. The only downfall is I can have 1 c. of tea a day. I love my sweet tea!!!!! Im going to start the diet and meds on Monday as we are going out of town this weekend.
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Old 08-02-2007, 08:54 AM   #12  
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Good luck to you Cara. You're doing just great!!!
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Good for you on joining a gym. Me and my family recently joined one. I am having a great time with it so far. I thought I'd be too embarrassed to work out with all the skinney people in there, but they keep to themselves and so do I. I tell myself when I am in there that "I don't care about what they are thinking, I am here for me. I pay dues here just like they do".

Keep us informed on how it is going!
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