kishmo16 Member

Hey all! I'd love some new friends to help keep me motivated! :)

I have NEVER thought of it that way! That really puts it into perspective for me. I need to practice having that mindset. thank you so much!

Having the guidance of a personal trainer would definitely be beneficial for me and would make me way more comfortable trying new things. I believe some of the more mainstream gyms around here will allow you sessions with a trainer without costing big bucks so I'm going to call about that today and see what they have to…

I may use this concept with a few tweaks! I think a day in the parking lot, a tour, then a workout might honestly work for me. Sometimes I feel it benefits us most to just do it.. and realize that it wasn't as scary as you thought it was. Everyone's comments and suggestions have honestly really motivated me to take this…

Lisa, It seems we are both on that same journey! And I agree -it's more mental than anything! This extra 30 pounds has just been hanging out and I know it'll be so much easier once I make it through the doors of a gym. Signing up is such a great first step and similarly, I know once I make it to that, I won't be able to…

I really like that idea! I'm going to reach out to some of my school friends and see if anyone would be interested and is serious about it. I have a really good friend always saying she wants to make changes and that we should do it together and nothing comes of it so it's a goal to find a "buddy" that is just as motivated…

I definitely need to look into this because for one, I think it would help me feel much more comfortable and secondly, it definitely hold me accountable! thank you!

This is exactly how it is for me. I know I'm only hurting myself so the slight discomfort for a little bit will definitely be worth the outcomes if I push myself a little bit. I'm going to see if someone will go with me after our class tonight and see how it goes! Thank you so much for your feedback!

Thank you! I can definitely see how that would be the case. Then maybe I wouldn't stick out so much as there are lots of other newbies there too. I'm going to check out some mainstream places around here before I commit, but I think (especially with the feedback I've received) that it's time to push myself and make the…

Definitely helpful and not detrimental so thank you! It seems I just need to get over that initial hump and I'll be in the clear. thank you!

Thank you! I'm definitely going to look into this. I feel it'll not only make me more comfortable with being there/learning how things work, but also keep me motivated!

Thank you - it looks like I'm just going to have to go and wish for the best. I'm sure it'll be a comfortable environment.. once I'm there a bit. Thanks again!

You're definitely right! The warmer months I don't have any issues, but I'm trying to jumpstart it before then. thank you!

Thank you so much. I'm glad that worked so well for you and am hoping it goes the same for me!

No offense taken! I'm actually a mental health student and do receive services as well. Just a touch of social anxiety, but nothing I can't push myself through. This however takes the cake and is the one aspect I need to keep working at so I can be comfortable in settings like this. I'm a very social person - just not at…

I appreciate your response! I know if I just do it - I'll pick it up quickly, but at this point I'm so nervous about it, especially since I don't know how to use anything. Would you recommend something smaller, or a more mainstream gym that'll help me be comfortable/have someone to assist with learning the equipment?

I'm new here too! With a similar goal. Good luck! :)