So...I have managed to lose 50lbs with only walking as exercise. Haven't been able to walk much all winter and can't wait to get out there. I am considering joining our local fitness center. I am nervous about this, very self conscience about my body and my abilities to actually do exercise other than walking. I see that they offer an indoor cycling class. This sounds like something I might be interested in. And I don't want this to sound like I am lazy, but is this super hard? I don't want to look like an idiot and not be able to do a 30 minute class. I don't even know what they do in a cycling class. If you have done this please let know what your experience was like. I really, really want to increase my exercise and get toned!

Do what you are there for,and worrying about what others think is not it! Youwillsee all shapes and sizes at the gym!

I go to the YMCA which is very family oriented which I love. I can take my kids swimming and go down the hall for a class. I really learned to love the classes. I do zumba, elliptical,swimming, n weight lifting classes. I am 5 feet and 212 pounds (my highest weight was 252) n I have been going to the gym for about a year or two. I'm there to get healthier n I believe everyone else also not to look at the bigger person. There are bigger people than me n when I see them I feel happy for them cause they are trying just like I am. I have tried the spinning class n it was way too hard for me n only stayed for about 15 min., but riding a bike outside is a lot of fun. You may find something you really love there so I say go for it! Good luck on ur search

I took the tour yesterday and signed up. I had to get right back to work, so didn't get to stay and exercise. But today I am. Its not the nicest fitness center, I wasn't overly impressed. But its the only one in my area, so it will have to do. I also found that my insurance will reimburse me for a portion of the annual fee. I am excited and nervous to go today. But I know that after a few visits I will be feeling much more comfortable. Thanks everyone for your words of wisdom!

I took the tour yesterday and signed up. I had to get right back to work, so didn't get to stay and exercise. But today I am. Its not the nicest fitness center, I wasn't overly impressed. But its the only one in my area, so it will have to do. I also found that my insurance will reimburse me for a portion of the annual fee. I am excited and nervous to go today. But I know that after a few visits I will be feeling much more comfortable. Thanks everyone for your words of wisdom!

Good for you!! Congrats....I really look forward to going to the gym now. It's awesome when our "mind set" changes!