I DID IT!

jill___
jill___ Posts: 188 Member
edited October 4 in Fitness and Exercise
I posted a few days ago about my fear of getting a gym membership, because I felt self conscious about being around so many fit people.

Well, I did it... I got my membership. Today was my first day there, and it wasn't nearly as traumatic as I thought it would be! I did 25 minutes on a treadmill, and 20 on an elliptical. Not so bad for my first time EVER in a gym.

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  • skierxjes
    skierxjes Posts: 926 Member
    Ask one of the employees to show you around and all the machines. BIG help!
  • PeaceLuvVeggies
    PeaceLuvVeggies Posts: 375 Member
    Awesome! Great job =) Small victories lead to BIG ones! Keep it up ;)
  • p0stdramatic
    p0stdramatic Posts: 372
    I went through the same thing before I joined my gym and my group fitness center. SO glad we got over it! Congratulations!
  • paigele
    paigele Posts: 123 Member
    So proud of you. Fear keeps us from doing so many good things. :flowerforyou:
  • wvunut
    wvunut Posts: 3 Member
    Congrats to you! We pay more attention to ourselves working out than others do. Good job!:smile:
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Good for you!
  • amymaria91
    amymaria91 Posts: 202
    Well done! I remember when I first joined a gym years ago, it was nerve wracking. Keep enjoying it!!
  • nadiB
    nadiB Posts: 283 Member
    Well done, now you can go back and just enjoy your work outs and not worry :laugh:
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    WOOHOO!!
    Don't worry about all those other people, they were once in your shoes too.
    Just do you and rock it. Pretend you're a pro hahaha :happy:
    (if they have an Arc Machine I would highly recommend giving that a try)
  • shanolap
    shanolap Posts: 1,204 Member
    That's awesome! You are one more step towards your goals!
  • angsmith79
    angsmith79 Posts: 44
    Good for you!!! Keep at it!!
  • jill___
    jill___ Posts: 188 Member
    WOOHOO!!
    Don't worry about all those other people, they were once in your shoes too.
    Just do you and rock it. Pretend you're a pro hahaha :happy:
    (if they have an Arc Machine I would highly recommend giving that a try)

    The Arc Machine is the elliptical trainer I used!! I LOVED it, I'm hoping to build up my stamina to be able to do it longer, I worked up a good sweat on it! I jumped on a regular elliptical first, and I do NOT have the strength in my thighs to do it yet! The Arc Machine is definitely my new favorite -- way better than the stationary bike in my living room that I've been using for the past year!
  • Shannon023
    Shannon023 Posts: 14,529 Member
    Before you know it, you'll be helping other newbs out in the gym! :smokin:

    Great job! :drinker:
  • pandabuhr79
    pandabuhr79 Posts: 19
    good for you!!!!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    Awesome! It will get easier every day you go now. Good for you!
  • mallorybriann
    mallorybriann Posts: 1,380 Member
    I love the fat burner and interval training settings. The interval is kinda rough :)

    WOOHOO!!
    Don't worry about all those other people, they were once in your shoes too.
    Just do you and rock it. Pretend you're a pro hahaha :happy:
    (if they have an Arc Machine I would highly recommend giving that a try)

    The Arc Machine is the elliptical trainer I used!! I LOVED it, I'm hoping to build up my stamina to be able to do it longer, I worked up a good sweat on it! I jumped on a regular elliptical first, and I do NOT have the strength in my thighs to do it yet! The Arc Machine is definitely my new favorite -- way better than the stationary bike in my living room that I've been using for the past year!
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