Recently I've been wanting to get back into the gym, but I haven't had the time. Now that my daughter has started school, I have most of the day to myself.

Yesterday I decided I was going to get a gym membership and start going again, so today, after checking out three gyms, I finally decided on 24 Hour Fitness. I use to go to this gym a few years ago and they've upgraded it since then.

I almost flaked out right before going to 24 Hour Fitness. One gym was way too big and during their "slow" time of day, there must have been at least 300 people there. I can't imagine how crowded it must be when they are busy.

So now my mini goal is just to get started on Monday. If I can do that, then I'll be able to figure out my other goals from there. Wish me luck.

Good Luck! You can do it.

I belong to two gyms for that reason - one is so quiet and peaceful (often I'm the only one there) and the other is really busy and I only go at 4am when there aren't many people there.

Just curious. Why 2 and not just 1?

The quiet one has limited hours and isn't open at 4am (which is often my only free time that isn't occupied by child or work). I can go to this one if I get out of work early enough and we don't have any classes/activities going on for the night.

The busy one I can go to in the morning before work when we have girl scouts, dance class, sports, etc.

Well Begun is Half Done.

Congrats!

That makes sense. Do you prefer one over the other?

Thanks.

You've lost an amazing amount of weight. Congrats.

YES! I love the quiet one because since I'm alone, I can use several weight machines at once and switch back and forth between them - ie, I'll use the dip, the curl, and the tricep press all in a circuit. Plus, I often do stretches and even dance a little bit as I walk from one thing to the next.

Congratulation 3xTheCharm, on making the commitment to yourself! Please report back on Monday after you've gone to the gym.

I just joined this forum yesterday because I cannot continue gaining weight!

I was always chubby and overweight as a child, teenager, and young adult, trying one diet after another. When I was 25 I finally started exercising and eating healthy, and have pretty much been in shape since my thyroid issue 2 years ago. Even after my thyroid was normal again, I just became lazy and unmotivated. I'm 55 and ready to get healthy and feel good again.

Let's do this together One Day at a Time!

You can do it!

Do you have before and afters posted? I see you've been a member for a while and was just curious about your journey after seeing your pic. I always find before and afters inspiring.

I've really been close to the same weight through most of my life, but started really dieting and cutting meals out when I was 11 years old, and struggled with under-eating until I got pregnant at 25.

I didn't really have any befores/afters other than losing the pregnancy weight. I believe my journey for the past seven years has been trying to eat clean and plant-based foods for my entire family - volumetric style, with no gluten, few grains, and very little sugar.

Right after my daughter was born (I gained 80! lbs)


A year later, when I lost it all


Seven years later, fluctuating between the same 5 lbs or so.


I'd love to lose 15lbs or so by the time I get re-married next June, so that's my mission now.

Very nice. Congrats on changing your eating habits. That's the hardest part for me.

Update...

I was all excited about getting started today and I get hit with a double whammy.

1. I started getting sick Friday morning, but have managed to keep it under control. The downside is that when I'm sick, my asthma acts up, which means any activity more than normal walking leaves me winded and coughing.

Fun Fact: Since I've stopped using my inhaler and breathing machine, I've had fewer asthma attacks and it only acts up when I'm sick. I've always been suspicious of prescribed meds, and this confirms my suspicions for me.

2. My 3 year old daughter is out of school for 2 days because of staff development day, which means I can't get to the gym until Wednesday at the earliest.

However, I'm still going to start the eating right part of my transformation. At least I'll be able to do that until I can kick this cold.