No Ambition :(

[nanbreslin]

I have a gym membership that I pay for monthly and never use. Today I told myself I am going to get up and go to they gym. Lets see If I do it. I can see that I am getting out of breath when I walk up a set of stairs and I have no upper body strength. I really need to get motivated for my health but find it is too easy to just not go.

[janxpress]

nanbreslin, I feel the same way with the gym membership being deducted from my bank account and I have only gained 30 lbs as a result. The first week is a force play, we just have to get off our butts and go. I am starting back to the gym in the morning. I challenge you to do the same! I will check back and see IF YOU FOLLOWED THROUGH!
Jan

[emmafroud]

Have you tried exercising at home instead of paying membership. I started off with Tony Horton 10 min trainer its really good for getting into the swing of things, its enjoyable and you set the limit of how much you want to do. if you would like to find it try beachbody.com Hope this helps

[nanbreslin]

Jan I am taking you up on the challenge. On my way to the gym now.
Thank you for the support.

[janxpress]

Way to go Nan!!! I am going in the morning! Will report back and let you know that I did go!!
Jan

[wmtlatimer]

I am brand new to the Trim Down Club. I think my biggest problem is sticking to workouts. I started swimming and felt like I was making progress but then had an emergency appendectomy that kept me bed ridden for five weeks and limited my workouts for 3 to 4 months. I am trying to get motivated again. I went hiking yesterday and felt winded just walking 0.7 miles in a park. I’d like to find a friend online to help motivate me….and I’d return the favor.

[nanbreslin]

I have trouble sticking to workouts also. It is hard when you work all day. I also get winded easily. Today was my first day back to the gym in many months. I find if I exercise earlier in the day it is easier. By the end of the day I am too tired. I only stayed at the gym for 30 minutes. Start slow and work your way into it. Eventually we will feel better and want to exercise. Good Luck

[camplaffalot]

Okay, okay, okay already! I’m doing me seated exercise! You got me to do it! Could you just bug me again tomorrow, please?

Thank you from one who hates exercise of any kind.

Hugs on ya (I do like this exercise.)

Mary Ellen

[camplaffalot]

Yesterday was yesterday. I’ve had my healthy breakfast and I’ve actually started my exercise for today! I am pretty much chair bound, so I am doing seated exercises and lifting 8 lb free weights. Only 10 reps for now. Seems so little, but let me tell you, I can FEEL it! Will do some more later in the day.

C’mon, ladies and gentlemen! We CAN do this!

Hugs (10 reps)!
Mary Ellen

[nanbreslin]

Good for you Mary Ellen. I went to the gym yesterday for 1/2 hour and am sore today. But I am going again tonight for another 1/2 hour.

Hi Jan. Checking back on your challenge. Did you go to the gym this morning?

[U592692]

Hey everyone, I like the camaraderie! I am a young 47 and just recovered from open heart surgery! Not over weight, low cholesterol, and no outward reasons why I stricken with heart disease other than I have a long family history of early death due to heart failure. I am certainly thankful that I did not follow the family tradition of death by 50! So, lets get up off our behinds and get HEART HEALTHY! Forget about the number on the scale, think about the number of years you want to live and enjoy children and grandchildren, not to mention I have the best husband In The world I want to live for! Let get FIT!

[camplaffalot]

Welcome U592692 (now THERE’S a catchy name!) and I can relate. Had a heart attack in 2002 and now I have late state colon cancer and I’m on chemo. I want to FEEL better. I am obese. I am old (73). But my mind is still young and thin and horny. So let’s cheer each other on each day! I just know we will feel better. I just know it!

Hugs, (10 reps)
Mary Ellen

PS Can I just call you U5? At my age I’ll never remember the other numbers…..

[camplaffalot]

Okay, gang, I did it! This is day 3 of my very mild exercises to get me moving again. All have been recommended by a physical therapist and I am starting slowly, but HEY! I DONE DOOD ‘EM 3 DAYS IN A ROW!

How about you?

Hugs, 10 reps,
Mary Ellen

[jackiee]

Hi Mary Ellen, geat news about the excercises, I was wondering how you were getting on. Please you’ve managed 3 days in a row. Take care Jackie

[camplaffalot]

Wasn’t feeling tip top today, so didn’t do the weight exercises. However, I did my leg exercises and upped the reps to 15. Ate really well today and really enjoyed it.

Hugs – 15 reps!
Mary Ellen

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