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Fitness Schedule tips & help please!
I have checked into joining a gym and the only options I have where I live are too expensive! (currently unemployed so anything over $30/month I can not afford. I've asked both gym managers in my area for a discount and neither will go below $40/month) My hope was to be able to have a personal trainer to help steer me in…
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Scared to join a gym... what to do?
A little background: In high school, 20 years ago, I was a fit, athletic girl. I was also the only female in the weight room. I was laughed at when I first arrived, but once I could bench my weight - I was 126 lbs - no one laughed or paid me any attention. I grew up with 4 older brothers, so being around guys wasn't a big…
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I see myself as thinner than I really am!
Does anyone else struggle with this? I am 5'4" and 280lbs so I know I am obese. I look in the mirror and in my mind I think I'm 4 or 5 dress sizes smaller than I actually am! Then I see photos of myself and am shocked at how big I look. Especially next to my skinnier friends! Or if I see myself in a shop window... objects…
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FEAR ~ just one more excuse?
Okay I just started my journey, and my fears are rearing their ugly heads! Right now I'm afraid that I'll fail. Then my other (even odder) fear is that I'll be successful, but not know when to stop and take the weight loss too far. I feel like my mind is coming up with excuses to try and sabotage myself. Possible to…
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~ Losing It and Finding Me ~
My name is Jen, about 3 weeks ago, I overate & got sick, literally and was sick of myself. I am tired of feeling like 'the biggest one in the room' & decided to do something about it! I want to live my life. I am looking for some new friends, who will inspire me, help me stay accountable & share tips. :D
