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deetee Regina, SKCanada
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 5:30 PM
I did not go to the gym until about 8 mos. after I started my weight loss journey. I was lucky because I had my husband to go with and he has been weight lifting for over 30 yrs. He was very supportive and knew I was intimidated by all the people and the machines/weights etc. We worked out together so he could teach me how it all worked. I took me about 4 mos. until I was comfortable enough to work out on my own. Today we still go together but he does his workout and I do mine. I have been doing the same routine for so long that now I am venturing out of my comfort zone (a bit LOL) and he is showing me how to change things up a bit. I'm a creature of habit so this is hard for me but I understand now that there are reasons to change up your routine so that's my new goal. Slowly but surely I will make small changes.
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vicky d Fredericksburg, TXUnited States
The first time I set foot in a gym I was very scared of all the people and machines together. I did not know what I was doing and felt very insecure with the whole scene. Now, I am less scared but still a bit intimidated by people. I would love to be in the room all by myself doing my own thing. I have been absent from the gym for over a month and a half due to cold weather and my back going out on me, but now the weather is getting warmer and I have the "Stripped Challenge" to under go, my plans are to get back to the gym and continue my three-day a week morning walks with my friend Rose! Life is good and I love warm weather and the good foods that become more available from God's great earth! I posted on Face Book and in my journal "I plan on losing 10 pounds from March 20 to April 20 with God's help!" and with God's help, I will do it! Peace and God's love to you all!! Vicky
irongirl17 St. Andrews, MBCanada
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 2:53 PM
The first time I went into a gym was when I started training with my kayaking team in the winter time. There were so many different machines and things to learn. I was 13 or 14 years old. After a while, I got used to the machines and weights and was more comfortable every time I went. I am not paddling competitively anymore and am going to a different gym in town. (I was 16 when I went to the gym I'm going to now) The first time I went into that gym was a bit scary too. I went in by myself, with my plan for weights and went upstairs and did my workout. I have been going to that gym almost everyday for the past 4.5 months and am getting more comfortable with it.
PishPosh71 Courtice, ONCanada
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 1:14 PM
My first time would have been in the early 90's and all I did was go on the stair climber so it really wasn't very scary. My next time was just over a year ago and at 250lbs it was a horrible but exhilarating experience. Horrible because it was a big kick in the face to see just how weak I was. Not even 1 push up, only 3 crunches. Very bad indeed. That said it was great because I knew that this was where it was going to change for the better. Tomorrow I am going to a fully equipped gym without my trainer directing me each step of the way. Should be interesting :) Most my training is with free weights so those machines are going to be alien to me!
sbrossa Orange City, FLUnited States
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 9:15 AM
The first time I ever stepped foot into a gym was about 7 years ago and I was intimidated to say the least. I was heavier than I am now, and the machines looked like aliens to me! I had no idea where to begin. I believe I had a quick assessment from a gym employee to see where to start and she suggested cardio or classes. I stuck with cardio machines for a while, then I did a total-body weight training class. Complete with barbells, and dumbbells, I was HOOKED on weight training from that point on. Thinking back now, I was only able to lift 5-8lb dumbbells for upper body exercises, and 10lbs for lower body exercises like lunges. 7 years later, I can deadlift upwards of 70lbs, press 20lbs and do bicep workouts with 15lbs. Wow, that is awesome...I never really thought about it! I may not be the strongest woman, but I am a stronger ME, for sure!
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catherine68 Prospect, Australia
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 3:20 AM
The first time I set foot in a gym was in the early 80s when I was a high school student. It was actually a typical 80s "aerobics room" attached to an ice rink! I wore a black & white striped cotton leotard. I had played a lot of rep basketball so I thought I was fit....but the next day, after that first aerobics class, I could not move! My first time in a weights room was in the 90s & the gorillas freaked me out a bit, but I stuck to it because by then I was a group fitness leader. I still use the group fitness room more than the weights room as I teach pump & step classes, but I am in the throes of organising my first lot of PT in the weights room.
meli87 Layton, UTUnited States
Sunday March 20, 2011 | 1:01 AM
First time I was super embarresd for several reasons. I was only 17 weighting 175-180 lbs and I went with my sister who was very fit. It took me at least a year to get comfortable. Until one day I told myself that, not one single person in this gym is going to care how I look today, tomorrow or when I go home and look in the mirror. This is for ME and if I dont get out there and over look the fit girls or guys next to me, I would NEVER see a change and feel good about myself. After that adjustemnt and consistency I gained confidence. I still have to remind myself :) I love going to the gym, eventually those people become your friends and they do care. I was wrong, bc they are also there for the same reasons you are. IT does not matter shape or size.
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