Thursday, September 9, 2010
Face it Friday! Week 37
It was totally amicable. Well, I was the one that initiated it, so it was pretty easy on my part. I still keep getting those e-mails begging me to please come back. I keep ignoring them. What can you do, really?
Besides, I've met someone new. Someone that just suits me better. Someone with common interests that can help me become the woman I want to be. Someone more laid back and less judgmental. Which is really perfect for me, since I hate to be judged, even though I'm very good at it.
Yes, after two years, I've broken up with 24 Hour Fitness and fallen in love with Planet Fitness.
I joined 24 Hour Fitness so I could do ridiculously early workouts with a friend who moved away a few months later. After she moved, I stopped going most of the time. It's just so hard to get up that early, and 24 Hour, at least the one I usually go to, feels like a big ole look-at-me fest full of skinny people that stare at me like I have three heads, all of which way too unattractive to be taking up space on one of their precious ellipticals. It's hard enough to get motivated to work out.
But Planet Fitness? It's pretty much awesome. For one thing, it's TEN DOLLARS a MONTH. That's, like, HALF of the $33 I was paying at that other place...
And there's tons of machines, and there are all kinds (read: shapes) of people and they all just want to work out. I don't feel like anyone's staring at me, except for this one guy we affectionately call The Marine. But he doesn't stare. He mostly laughs. And it's not because we're awkward and out of shape. It's because we're hilarious.
And by "we" I do NOT mean me and my personalities. I mean some of my favorite people: Marly, Rachel, and Shawna. They talked me into signing up and I couldn't be happier.
I can't believe I'm actually saying this, but working out is...FUN. I know!
So, I'm back on track with that whole going-to-the-gym goal. One or two of those related ones should start to fall into place now.
Fifteen weeks left. I've still got some time.
Be sure to head over to Jennee's blog today. She's listed all the books she's read this year and...um...let's just say I spend way too much time NOT reading. She put me to shame.
How are YOUR goals going? I know a lot of you have them, because you've told me so. Don't be afraid to share your progress! It helps!
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I actually enjoy working out too (although I think that's because it's absolutely necessary to keep me mentally sane).
ReplyDeleteGlad you found a good gym - it sucks when you don't feel entirely comfortable at a gym!
Good for you. I'm glad you found a place you like, and cheaper too. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteFinding a place you like and are comfortable makes a HUGE difference!! YAY!! ;D
ReplyDeleteToday I finished my week long goal of getting the work that needed to be done my Monday done this week.
ReplyDeleteDid that make sense?
The important thing is, it had to be done by Monday, and I finished it at 4pm on Friday. So I win, and you lose again father time!
Adam is a member there. Sadly, I haven't been in a gym in about 3 1/2 years.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are enjoying working out. That will make it so much easier to stick with.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Now I wanna get another gym membership....lol. I do wish the Y that I'm at had a better weight room..then I'd be happy. But I'm glad you are finding a great suppost system and remembering that working out doesn't have to be a chore.
ReplyDeleteI can't even talk about my goals that I set this year, I'm so far off. BUT, I am happy to say that starting and sticking to a workout routine was one of my top goals this year. So I'm glad that I'm at least doing that much.
ReplyDeleteThe Marine is out of control! But, I bet he has abs of steel. He is probably laughing at us doing our measly 50 sit-ups/crunches while he is on his 962nd sit-up and thinking "what wusses those girls are".
Isn't it amazing how much faster cardio goes when you are chatting and laughing with friends. I'm really glad you joined us!
ReplyDeleteThe Marine really is out of control. He probably wants to be friends with us cause we are so cool.I'm just sayin:)
LOL. It is good to know that other people feels the same about working out and going to the gym. Especially the skinny people who probable don't need to be there which are there to show off. Anyway, Good luck and that is super cheap, $10, I need to go to planet fitness too.
ReplyDeleteI've determined that I'm totally too self conscious to even run on a deserted road and have one other person see me. So yesterday I did that Jillian Michaels 30 day shred DVD. The amount of pain I'm in today is ridiculous and embarrassing. Seriously, to go from sitting to standing cause me to groan. Why am I so out of shape Karen? Why?
ReplyDeleteMy goals? Well, let's see... what did I admit to the last time I commented on them.... ok, so they aren't going so good. I've changed my mind about wanting to teach since there is an overabundance of teachers in my area right now; no since in studying hard for state exams only to be unemployed. I haven't done much about getting my etsy shop any more productive; well, I did add one necklace. I haven't worked out in two weeks; so much for being consistent there. Oh wait... I have been crocheting more! That's one good thing, I guess. I really just need to make a list in my sidebar like you've done. Maybe I'll let that hold me accountable. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteMy local community center is the same. I never feel like anyone is staring at me. Everyone is there to work out, period. And all ages, shapes, and sizes are there. It's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI should go more, huh?
I had several goals this year. I haven't really revisited them like I should have. I know I wanted to lose weight (that's a big negative), get organized (ooh, I'm getting there!), and have a garden (that's a big ol' CHECK!). So...I feel like I'm doing well.
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Good for you! I wish I found working out fun, but unfortunately, I haven't been able to adopt that frame of mind. Maybe one day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal on the gym. Even better that you actually use it! I love to work out, but since I changed jobs, I haven't found the right time slot that works. My LA Fitness membership is going to waste and my waist is HUGE. LOL.
ReplyDeleteGREAT intro! You should be an amazing writer with segways like that. Glad you found a gym & can't beat it for $10 bucks a month! Glad I stumbled across your blog-LOVE the header!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you dumped your old gym and can come with us now! I love our gym, and working out with friends makes it so much better.
ReplyDeleteFinding the right gym is key to success! Good for you. And one benefit of the economic turndown is that gym memberships have become so affordable. Even $33 a month is cheap compared to what the cost was a few years ago. In 2003 I was paying $60/month. I keep hearing about these $10/month deals. Maybe I should get up off the sofa and join a gym! Hmm...
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