So tomorrow morning I am waking up bright and early and going to join the gym. I just want to know from other fellow sleevers, if you weren't into working out before your surgery, how did you get into it? And how did you get past that feeling of absolutely hating it?

So tomorrow morning I am waking up bright and early and going to join the gym. I just want to know from other fellow sleevers, if you weren't into working out before your surgery, how did you get into it? And how did you get past that feeling of absolutely hating it?

Why did you join a gym? What do you expect to get out of it? What kind of physical activity do you enjoy, if any?

I have never been 'in' to working out in a gym...with that said, I have joined gyms 3 times over the years and every time I did I would go and work out at first and slowly get to the point of not going. The gym owners didn't care if I showed up or not because once I joined they got their payment every month (auto-pay)!!! I would suggest that if you really don't like to workout to get month to month membership I sure would have saved a lot of money if I had done that! Good luck! Susan

I want to start working out to tone everything and loose the last 40 pounds. I'm not exactly sure what I expect to get out of it. I just want to be fit, and I want to eventually like working out.

I want to start working out to tone everything and loose the last 40 pounds. I'm not exactly sure what I expect to get out of it. I just want to be fit' date=' and I want to eventually like working out.[/quote']

My friend who had the sleeve two years ago wishes she had gone to the gym sooner than she did... But she said every morning she would wake up and say in the mirror " I love going to the gym! It's great! " until she actually loved going to the gym because she was seeing results...

Once I'm cleared to do more than walk I plan on going to my brothers house since he has a complete gym room... Plus he will make me exercise... He is a fitness nut!

I'm the kind of person that will never work out for the sake of working out or the abstract "getting in shape". I will, however, train for a sport or race. If that sounds like you, you might think about finding some kind of sport. I started training with a group of women of all ages and sizes for triathlon in 2009, and it's been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Best of luck to you and congratulations on your hard work so far! The best advice I can give you is to find an activity that you love and think is fun and "train" for it. Finding a group of like-mindeds can make the whole process extremely rewarding and can provide accountability. I'm also far more likely to skip the gym if no one is expecting me to be there. I'm guessing I'm not the only one that will do things for others that I might not do for myself... :-)

I have joined and quit gyms a number of times in the past, but hated working out and just couldn't get myself to stick with a workout commitment. Try using a personal trainer. I have one I see two times a week. It has the advantage of being a regular appointment with someone whose livelihood in part depends on me. That keeps me going. Three times a week I participate in deep water aerobics. It is demanding, but I love getting into that water. Good luck.

So tomorrow morning I am waking up bright and early and going to join the gym. I just want to know from other fellow sleevers' date=' if you weren't into working out before your surgery, how did you get into it? And how did you get past that feeling of absolutely hating it?[/quote']

For me the best advice I was given came from folks here..... "It's a job." I HATE to exercise....never liked PE as a kid. Enjoyed playing around outside and being active, but actual/formal stuff just isn't for me. Oh, the money I would have in my pocket if I had all the money I've spent in the gyms around me.

Now...that said, I now look at things in terms of doing a job. I work 5 days a week and get the weekend off. If I miss a week night (nights keep me more consistent instead of doing things in the AM), then there goes part of the weekend. That happened this week with it being the first week of school and coming home too pooped to pop. :-). So, I bounce through DVDs, Wii games, yoga vids, etc. that will get me up & moving so I don't get too bored. I have a variety of things to choose from since exercising isn't for me. Also, I usually take my dog for a brisk walk but right now it's hotter than he££, so he gets a quick trip around the block before bed instead of our 2 mi.

As I'm sure you've heard, you've gotta find your niche...my niche means this a job. I doubt it'll ever be something I truly enjoy, but...I don't care. I just want to live a long and active life...and this is the JOB that will get it done.

Great thread, y'all...

Haven't been to the gym that we pay for for 3 months. Hubby used to luv working out, used to beg me to go. now he uses every excuse to not go. Hate going without him so I've just been walking my dog in my neighborhood. Now that I will be released for weight training next week (had to wait 6 weeks) I guess I'll go without him. I HATE wasting money. And it's open 24/7. And there's batting cages he likes to use, but just getting him motivated to go is a pain.

I know, I know I need to go myself...

Good luck to u!

I have to say I've always hated exercise of any kind. A big part of it is I keep thinking I hear people's thoughts like, "Wow, check out that fat lady trying to work out!" I've recently started walking at a pretty decent pace and use my fitbit to ensure I get in at least 30 minutes of "very active minutes" each day. I'm planning on upping this next week. Part of the problem for me is that I'm a big workaholic and often feel like an hour of exercise is an hour that I could have been doing something more productive (ha ha). Now that I'm learning to appreciate my body a bit more, I don't seem to struggle with the time requirements nearly as much.

In other words, I totally understand where you are coming from and am glad you brought the topic up here. Love all the feedback provided so far! Good luck!!!

I start by walk and got a good walking routine first, a gym is good but a change of lifestyle is better.

Op I hated working out too. I lost my first 73lbs just walking on the treadmill. Attached is my 30 day shred. No gym! No crazy equipment. I was on my last 40lbs also. 20 mins a day. This was 30 days, 20 mins a day. All I needed was hand weights. 9 bucks at Walmart. I wouldn't join a gym if you paid me:-) that's just my opinion!

Tessies, my copy of 30 day shred arrived yesterday and I watched the level 1 last night, looked OK. Did you do it for 30 days continuous or did you have rest days. Also, did you go up a level after 10 days or just when you felt comfortable? Did you lose any weight with 30 DS? Thanks.

I only lost 10lbs but I went down 2 sizes and lost a ton of inches. Especially in my butt and midsection. I had no rest days. I did it 30 days continuously. 10, 10, 10. I did not go to the next level until I could get as close to Natalie as I could. I still can't do a military push up. But I did as advanced as I could before I moved on.

I want to start working out to tone everything and loose the last 40 pounds. I'm not exactly sure what I expect to get out of it. I just want to be fit, and I want to eventually like working out.

I have been going to the gym for over 3 years now. I never go more than 3 times a week because I don't want to burn out. In addition you need to do different things at the gym do not do the same routine every time. You should also mix that up with some bike riding, swimming, walking etc. I enjoy the gym but I will never let myself get caught up in a head trip. If you miss a day it's not the end of the world. Go biking instead! I enjoy the gym and want to keep it that way it shouldn't be a chore to go. With that said it doesn't mean I don't have days that I just don't want to go. I make myself go and within 15 minutes of my workout I am happy with myself. Try it you never know and that is what this new life is about breaking out of the box and experiencing new things that will help us!