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[travelin' tigger]

Hi everyone!!!

New to this board, but been fighting the bulge (and losing) for many years now. Come from family stock that hasn't been in my favor.

A little history - did Nutrisystem about 12 years ago so have been thoroughly educated about food and do pretty well with that aspect. Then started walking 45 min/day, 3-4 days/week with working at a horse barn (14 total) every other weekend. Anyway, was doing pretty well, losing a pound or two, but always plateauing out at that. Then came this past winter in Mass. Too cold/snowy to walk at 5am, so my walking has dwindled to 20 min. at lunch, 3-4 times a week up the hill to the grocery store.

Now Gold's Gym has opened up only 500 feet from my place - brand new facility!!! I've never been a member at a gym before, but the benefit of being able to workout whenever (5am!!!) seems like a good fit. Anyone else a member of Gold's (or any other gym) and want to give me their thoughts??? The opening special ends Monday so I have to decide by then.

TIA!!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

Welcome to WISH!

I used to belong to a gym. It wasn't a Gold's facility but it was nice. I would get to the gym about 6:00 am and work out for an hour on the treddie and universal weight machines. I even had a personal trainer for a bit. It was fun but I didn't change my eating habits so I didn't lose any weight.

Now I work out at home which I prefer but I did have a good time when I belonged to a gym several years ago. The Gold's gym that's so close to you sounds like a good fit. Please give us an update when you join and how you're enjoying it!

 

[travelin' tigger]

I think I'll take the plunge!!! I've tried doing the home workout and walking, which are both free, but I think the incentive of paying for it might give me the boost I need to commit.

Will definitely let you know how it goes!!!

 

[ZerasPride]

I was thinking something similar when I signed up and I was faithful going to the gym each week day morning for about six months and the money coming out of my checking account was definitely an incentive. I think I got discouraged when I didn't see any weight loss but that was my fault for not changing my eating habits. Now that I low carb and do weights and cardio 6-7 days per week I'm seeing the results I always wanted.

I'm sure you'll have a great time at the gym. There is nothing like the feeling of a great work out!!! Enjoy!!!!

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Barb,
Welcome! You must live within walking distance of my parents! They live in Millis right around the corner from the new Gold's Gym! I WISH you all the luck in getting your weightloss journey on its way! This is a great place for support and ideas. You'll love WISH

Sunny

 

[wtpclc]

Welcome Barb! I know nothing about Gold's, but I started Curves about a year ago. I won't wokr out at home. I have many un-opened videos and DVDs. Just too much fo rme to get sucked into there. With Curves, I went on my way home from work (no chance of the couch sucking me in) and it was being taken out of my checking (I'm paying fo rit, I'd better go). It was just the ting for me!

Sounds like this Gold's oppotunity may be just the thing for you.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes!

 

[travelin' tigger]

plutosmyfav - I sent you a pm.

wtpclc - I also have some of those opened and unopened video tapes, mini-tramp, jump ropes, etc. that are collecting dust nicely.

I'm really getting pumped up now to get started when Gold's opens next week!!!!