I've been going to my new Gym for about a month now...

[ScreamingMeemie]

And I love it! :bounce:

What a neat idea to mount televisions right there, atop the treadmills. I mean, whoulda thunk it? I went 5 miles yesterday without losing my balance or having my heart spin out of control.

It's a bit freaky in the early mornings, but I'll get over it.

[skygazer]

1. Good for you!

I've been exercising regularly at home for about that long and my big incentive came when my SO told me he could feel my butt getting tighter. :bounce:

I wish I could afford a gym but I get a lot done at home. What I really need is a stationary bike for some aerobic exercise that won't screw up my knees.

[ScreamingMeemie]

13. My fee was pretty cheap, it's month to month with no sign up.

Better than the last one. :hi:

[AllegroRondo]

2. Great job!

and you made it over the 'two week hump' - if you can keep going to the gym (or any other exercise program) for more than two weeks, you have made it a long term habit and are much more likely to keep it up.

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. It's my second go round. I quit when the kids were born a money thing.

I'm a gym addict so I'm not worried about not going, I'm worried about not coming back. ;)

[graywarrior]

3. Good for you!

I love the gym. I'm a gym junkie.

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Me too. I got addicted in my early twenties.

I enjoy it, but don't want to overdo. :D

[Guava Jelly]

4. Cool!

I'm sure it makes the workout more entertaining.
:hi:
I need to hit the gym tonight myself

[ScreamingMeemie]

16. It does! You forget what you're doing.

I listen to the MP3 for circuit training...which is almost as fun.

[flvegan]

5. How often are you going?

I'm glad to see someone sticking with their gym convictions. Lots of folks talk about it, but many don't ever follow through.

:evilgrin:

[ScreamingMeemie]

17. I'm doing cardio every other day, mixed in with circuit on Tuesday

and Thursday.

I really have always enjoyed it. ;) :hi:

[Wapsie B]

6. Way to go!

I love to hike and do weights. It's addicting once you set your mind to finally do it.

[ScreamingMeemie]

18. I got easily addicted as a youngster. I'm trying to keep it to a minimum

and not go overboard. :hi:

[Catfight]

7. Me too, except, I just joined about two weeks ago now. I've not made

it every morning, but I'm still getting in a groove. I've been going about every other day now. I just went through my first boxing class and it kicked my out of shape ass! I like it though, in a sick twisted way. It gets me out of my house.

[ScreamingMeemie]

19. Boxing classes...

..and then you wake up the next morning not being able to move. Plus I look like a giant dork. :D

[Taverner]

8. Feels great don't it?

Early mornings is fun because the feeling lasts all day long

[ScreamingMeemie]

20. I go right after I drop my son off. There is hardly anyone there...

no waits. I love it. :hi:

[Maineiac]

9. I've been going to the gym

every morning at 5 AM for about 15 years now. It's a great way to start the day. A BIG bonus is my ability to recover from illness. I had a stroke in '99 that left me hemiplegic but I went from totally no ability to movre my legs to walking with a cane in 3 weeks. 3 weeks!!! Good for you going to the gym. Keep it up!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. I went for years and then gave it up due to the expense when the

children were born. It's good to be back. I just crack up over the treadmills with t.v.'s now.

[Maineiac]

30. It's something mind-numbing to focus on

while you're doing something mindless like walking on a treadmill.

[Starbucks Anarchist]

10. What the hell's a gym?

:P

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. It's a place.

Where you go. :hi:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

27. Oh...

:hi:

[merh]

11. Way to go, MrsG!

:hi:

How is Wannabe doing? I hope she is feeling better and on the rebound. :hug:

:pals: :loveya:

[ScreamingMeemie]

24. We're working on it. More blood tests. More doctors.

:hug: Thanks!

[merh]

29. sending out all sorts of good and healthy vibes

and sending up prayers. :hug:

[alarimer]

12. I love watching TV at the gym

Except, like at home, there's never anything on! My gym is an easy commitment; there's no contract and it's only $10 a month, plus they have PIZZA on the first Monday of every month. Pizza at the gym. Pretty cool.

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. They don't offer pizza, but it's pretty cheap, brand new, open 24 hours

and I got a Tshirt. :hi:

[BleedingHeartRN]

21. I'm loving the gym, too except for one thing

Every third frickin' TV has on the damn Faux news! I've written three comment cards asking them to please change the channel. There's no way having "TEACHER SEX SCANDAL" plastered across the screen for an hour at a time is "family-friendly." It'll briefly change to CNN for a few days, then it's right back to propaganda central. I just read on the elliptical machine now. Thank god the sound is off and they play good music.

On another note, Bootcamp classes are a great ass-kickin' workout if you want rev up your workout.

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. All of the t.v.'s are mounted on the equipment so you can watch what

you want which is nice. I biked my way through "Deal or No Deal" the other night. :D

[Shine]

28. Good for you, Mrs. G!

your body will thank you for it. :thumbsup:
These days, my "gym" has been the open road. I got a 2 1/2 hr bike ride in today, about 35 miles, with lots of climbing! :woohoo:

:hi: Here's to Women of Power! :toast:

[JackBeck]

31. It feels great, doesn't it?

We got lucky. We have a full gym in the basement of our condo building. I've been going steady for about 4 months now. And I see big differences. It's amazing how easy change can come when you put forward some effort.

I wish our treadmills had personalized TV. We have one flat screen TV, and for the most part I have control of what is on it, since I'm usually the only one down at the gym.

[ScreamingMeemie]

40. It does!

How lucky you are to have that in the basement. This one is not too far away, but that would be cool! :hi:

[Dukkha]

32. I got the treadmill TV but unfortunately

when I go to the gym in the morning the only options are ESPN, Dr Phil, and some talk show I never heard of, She looks like Tina Fey on SNL. Luckily I have an iPod to keep me in the zone.

The Stationary bikes at Gold's Gym in San Francisco actually have web browsers on them so you can surf the net as you exercise.

[JackBeck]

33. If I could surf while working out

I don't think I'd ever leave the gym.

And you just gave me an idea that I think I might try out today...

[xchrom]

34. hey -- one gym bunny shouting out props to another!

good for you mrs g!

[JackBeck]

35. I only recently started working out.

I totally get high from it.

[xchrom]

36. you are gonna love it -- even when it is more

chore than fun -- there are those days.

but keep it up -- and you will be amazed at all the benfits it gives.

[JackBeck]

37. It was fun at first

And yes, now it feels like a chore. But after 4 months I've seen huge changes.

[LostinVA]

38. You looked tres nice in that Gant sweater Saturday

I mena that in a wholly platonic way, of course.

I swear!!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. Thank you xchrom!!

It's a blast! I went today and really had a good time.

[Strawman]

41. Good for you!

Looks like you made the right choice of gyms!

I gotta get back into the habit of eating better and exercising. We took a nice walk through the park today. That's a start!