Comments on: Two Weeks at the Y: No Progress! Kind of.

By: Susy

Susy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:07:29 +0000

What got me motivated to join a class was watching one. I’d walk by the windows two days a week and watch these two XL women in a step aerobics class. I then noted that most of the others in the class weren’t perfect or able to perfectly follow the perfect instructor. Anyway, it finally hit me that I couldn’t possibly be worse than some of these people. I tried the class. I couldn’t even believe how much I sucked but it was So. Much. Fun. Now after months I still can’t always add all the arm motions and still get insanely confused when the routine changes, but the class is a blast and I feel great when it’s over. Who knows, watching me suck may be someone else’s motivation for joining the class, lol.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:00:01 +0000

What an awesome experience. You’re benefiting from increased metabolism and muscle strength. I highly recommend taking your measurements (inches of hips, thighs, arms, waist and chest) and focusing on your body composition changes over the scale! You’re already seeing the benefits in your increased endurance and New clothes! You go girl. Throw out the scale (okay, I understand, I can’t get rid of it either), but don’t let it be the up and down for your emotions!

Yep, The fitness instructors are the best. Go give the classes a try. They’ll be motivating and fun!

By: Burgh Baby

Burgh Baby — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:39:50 +0000

You are doing a KICK ASS job, so keep it up. I do know how you feel, though. You would think that riding bike 30 miles a week would make some sort of difference, and every Spring I think it will, but it never does. *sigh* I guess at least we know we are sort of in shape, even if the scale doesn't agree! Burgh Babys last blog post..Nothing Here to See, Feel Free to Move

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:15:24 +0000

Glad you're loving it so much! And I think you look pretty darn good! LOVE the brown gym clothes. :c) Katies last blog post..Recycled Schnauzer, anyone?

By: FireMom

FireMom — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:37:26 +0000

Clouds; I discussed this on a private forum but I’ll say it here. My anxiety won’t “let” me ask a trainer to teach me the weight machines. My Husband finally remembered, “OH YEAH! MY WIFE HAS ANXIETY!” And then he walked through some of the machines with me.

By: cloudscome

cloudscome — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:25:30 +0000

I am glad you have comments open because I really wanted to say YAY!! to this. I joined the Y this summer too and I am actually working out three or four times a week and LOVE it. It’s the first time ever for me to use a fitness center. I screwed up my courage and made appointments with the trainers and learned to use the weight machines. I tried a spinner class and hated the loud music they played, plus I couldn’t keep up. I tried Pilates and loved it. The babysitting is the kicker though. I sometimes go on the treadmill just to be by myself

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By: Chrystal

Chrystal — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:11:38 +0000

When I first started working out for real last summer, I actually gained 5 pounds before I lost any. BUT my pants were all getting looser on me at the same time. My trainer attributed it to my metabolism leveling out and muscle gain. It took a few weeks before I saw noticeable weight loss. So you’re definitely on the right track!
Hooray for you!

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By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:26:54 +0000

I loved my morning trip to the Y before M was born. I plan to go when M gets older. I miss it.

By: workout mommy

workout mommy — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:07:47 +0000

Hooray! Keep up the great work!

and as a fitness instructor, please do not be intimidated! We love new participants, especially ones that make it a routine.

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