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CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE And lucky me… I have three of them who are just as dedicated to it as I am. Between one and three times every week, Mike and I meet at the gym and pump iron. We teach each other all the stuff we have learned, and even more importantly, we are…
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My two faves for sticking with it are group exercise classes at the gym. If you go regularly you always get to know a few people! and I connect with people on Facebook doing similar workouts like TurboFire or P90X2! Group support, one on one support...there is nothing more likely to help you get the job done! Love your posts on getting healthy!
I have been overweight my entire life. It took me until I was 42 to finally find something I could stick with. I hate the gym, I have tried it for years feel stupid and lost every time I go. Then I met a personal trainer who runs bootcamps and although that sounds like the most intimidating thing in the world, I love going. The group of people who show up are not always the same, and most of them are in great shape and run circles around me. But they are always so encouraging and make me feel good for just showing up and giving it my best shot. Since last August I have lost 50 lbs and still have at least 100 to go, but every day is a step in the right direction. And that personal trainer is no longer just my trainer; she is my friend.
I have a couple of friends who I walk with, but we're not nearly as committed to it as you and your pals. My husband and I go to the gym, but we alternate days, so we can stay with the kids. I do go to a Zumba class sometimes, but not with friends, because I don't know anyone who's a member at my gym who can go with me. I suppose that's always why I chat it up with the other people in class while we're waiting for it to start- so I have a companion. So I can look at someone and we can either give each other the thumbs up, or roll our eyes because the teacher's playing terrible music.
Valuable advice! I lost more weight when I joined a program with my sister and some co-workers and we put money in a pot for each week. We would get money for who did the most workouts or lost the most at weight watchers. I also have had a personal "Nazi" trainer at the gym, but she was actually so great so told me I didn't need her anymore and set me up with some other girls so we could push each other. Then she would check in with us from time to time to see if we were slackin. Proud of you Dan! You are very inspirational.
So true! My workout buddy is the reason I keep going. When unfortunate circumstances arise and she needs to cancel, I always seem to make an excuse (in my head) to not go because I am not motivated to go alone. Doing cardio and chatting also makes the time fly by! :)