Dear New Years Fitness Wannabees
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Beautifully written.0
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Nicely written, witty and on point..0
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Lol love your post so true. I have a home gym the thought of someone sweat freaks me out.0
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This is a good post, although it assumes everyone who can afford a gym membership, which is cheaper than a crappy cellphone plan in my area, has or can also afford visits to the doctor when they aren't sick, personal trainer, etc.
I would also point out- if you see someone breaking a rule, and haven't seen them before, like forgetting to wipe down a machine, it's acceptable to politely let them know. They might not realize that's part of the etiquette for where they are.0 -
This is a good post, although it assumes everyone who can afford a gym membership, which is cheaper than a crappy cellphone plan in my area, has or can also afford visits to the doctor when they aren't sick, personal trainer, etc.
I grew up VERY poor in a federally funded housing project. I am VERY empathetic toward folks' economic struggles. That said, everyone has SOME service or labor or talent or product that they can barter for an hour of a trainer's time. And as for the doctor, which is more expensive... the tests that COULD be done via medicaid or reduced charges for cash payment, or a massive coronary or stroke that kills or debilitates you and keeps you from being productive for weeks or months? Obviously, these things cost something. But the potential cost of NOT incurring these expenses could be VASTLY greater.0 -
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LOL that made my night!!0
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I love this post!
Happy New Year to everyone! May 2013 see you accomplish your goals.0 -
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THANK YOU!!!!!0
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Not sure if MFP forums would be the best place for this, people who use this tool and post on this forum (this one in particular) tend to already exercise. Great post nonetheless it'd be better if more people would read this.0
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Well said! Cheers!0
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Words of wisdom!!0
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Great post! Cheers you you all! Keep hitting those goals0
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I appreciate the sentiment. It's realistic without being discouraging.
I am currently suffering from doing too much too soon. I am going to lighten up on my workout tonight, but I am going to do it.
Don't worry though. You won't see me at the gym. I am not paying for something if I'm not really going to go every day and stay committed to it.0 -
A tip from me for the newbies:
Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are people who don't like "noobs" in "their gym", but most of us are psyched about anyone who is serious. If you are too intimidated to ask someone in your gym, you can ask here. Ask questions, add friends, introduce yourself. Be involved in your change. We want you here and we would love to help you stick to your goals. I started unintentionally losing weight in April, but didn't start at my gym or MFP until August. Without the support I've gotten, I probably wouldn't be here now and definitely wouldn't have lost 50lbs. You're not alone. You aren't the first and you won't be the last to start. We're here and WANT to help.
All of the OP's tips were great. I just didn't want this to get left out.0
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