I gave myself a wonderful birthday present this year. Health! I joined a gym. I have my own trainer Bill. He is very motivating and manages to make me feel excited about the scary machines that loom in my future. My husband and I joined on 2/16/13. To date I have lost 8.5 inches!! And most of it...in my stomach. I am really focusing on arms and stomach because the stair stepper, treadmill and eliptical work out my legs and butt. I am down 8 shirt sizes and 6 pant sizes!! Having the sleeve surgery saved my life. I feel like a new person. I have traded my love for food for a love of a healthier ME!! The best part is that I dont worry about the machines to come I am actually ready to take on all the new challenges and beat them!

Congratulations! I just joined yesterday! Cant afford a personal trainer but i go with a friend and she is probably better then a personal trainer. So far so good! I'm a bit sore but i know each day will get better!

Thankfully my trainer is part of the membership! And my husband goes with me! That really helps we push each other. He doesnt need to lose weight he is there to tone up and support me!

The first week is rough...but everytime you go you feel better and better. Congratulations!

So exciting for you!!!! I have a gym membership, just need to make myself go. I am almost 4 weeks out and am returning to work next week. We have a gym there also, so I am hoping that will really get me motivated.

Continue the good work!

Congrats LMZTUDE! I think you'll be glad you did. I don't know what I would do without my de-stress outlet (gym).

Good for you! My mom and her husband joined a local gym and if they stick with it I may do it for myself and my son. It's close to my home and they have a pool - two things in its favor!

It's great that you're going with your husband. Having someone to share the fun with is always a good way to keep on track.