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Old 02-23-2011, 06:23 AM
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Does any of you go exercise at a fitness center? Been meaning to go back and can't talk myself into it.
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Old 02-23-2011, 06:42 AM
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I joined for the heated pool but when I got laid off I had to quit I sure miss that heated pool I would go every day and just sit. But they had a staph infection break out after I quit so I am glad I did
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:06 AM
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I walk one hour every morning Monday through Friday and attend M, W, F classes after walking at our local fitness center.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:08 AM
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I am terrible about going to the gym. I love to ski, hike, snorkel, etc. but the gym seems to intimidate me.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:09 AM
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I want to get fit, I PAID to have a gym membership... and hardly use it. Just seems that there's always something else I can find ... that I'd like to do better.

when i do go, I sneak in... and sneak out.
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:52 AM
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I made a resolution a few years back to reclaim the body that was hiding inside the one I'd built! So, for a year, I did yoga at a local place. I learned I needed to be within five minutes of my home. So, then I joined a gym and took advantage of the free personal training session that was offered. I loved it--my trainer had me working/sweating. I then chose to sign up for more training sessions. And, I have to admit, I hate exercising--like Joan Rivers used to say, every time I get the urge to work out, I lay down til it passes. So, here we are, two years later. This year, I added actually dieting (weight watchers) to the mix. And, I am getting to where I want to be. for a few months, I've upped the training to 3 times a week. I hate it. I hate exercising. I hate sweating. But I LOVE feeling better than I have in years. It's actually worth the cost of giving up sewing time (and I don't say that lightly). So, I go to the gym and sweat and moan and complain. My trainer simply laughs and puts more weight on the machine or bar. I love him; he's the perfect trainer for me. And to keep my motivation up, I purchase enough sessions for about six months or else I know I'd falter and go back to the former slothly ways I love.

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