Cancelling my gym membership

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  • cornlady
    cornlady Posts: 15
    That's great!! Why, well you say you hardly went to the gym and that you can really use the money elsewhere.
    It doesnt cost anything to lace up your shoes, grab a couple of hand weights and go out for a brisk walk.
    Own a bike, go bike riding. How about rollerblading?
    There are walking paths all over, try to discover new ones so your walking workout doesnt get boring.
    Live near a Mall, go walking there on days the weather is bad.
    Dont own workout DVD's, then get some from the local library and workout in your home
    You will so much more empowered knowing you are still working out and not wasting your money.

    So dont get down on yourself, so many people lose weight without belonging to a gym!
    Good luck to you!
  • sxysantos
    sxysantos Posts: 41 Member
    There are some great workout routines online that are free. You don't need a gym. Be creative!
  • shell5211
    shell5211 Posts: 10 Member
    I have always had a difficult time with gyms too. I love taking Zumba classes at a dance studio which is 5 dollars (drop in rate--no membership) for a 60-75 minute class. Maybe think of looking for a class near you with similar rates?
  • stupidloser
    stupidloser Posts: 300 Member
    I hear sex burns alot of calories but you have to do it for at least 20 minutes.
  • rando348
    rando348 Posts: 22
    I'd rather keep my gym membership than get a new car :)
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    I've lost 25 so far without a gym membership, I'm poor and feel I can't afford it. I do Zumba for free 3 times a week @ a local church. I walk on the days I don't Zumba.
  • PunkyRachel
    PunkyRachel Posts: 1,959 Member
    I hear sex burns alot of calories but you have to do it for at least 20 minutes.

    Yep, I averaged it to about 60 calories every 10 minutes, for me anyways.
  • TArnold2012
    TArnold2012 Posts: 929 Member
    A successful exercise program is about finding what you like (or can live with) and sticking with it. If you enjoy walking go for it.
  • cfloresmt
    cfloresmt Posts: 33 Member
    Losing weight is mostly diet(70%) and then excersize (30%). Save money from eating bad things for you (check what your daily maintenance is, and subtract that with 200-300 calories). If you manage to save 30$ go for the gym. Gym should be used mainly for weights to build muscle and a bit of cardio.

    If you don't want muscle but to lose weight go out for a run every day. Jog or run your heart out till you cannot do it anymore. It'll feel mostly difficult the first few times. I was chubby and could barely walk 5mins without huffing and puffing. I do a 10km run everyday.

    Just start doing it and if you want it, itll happen.

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