I got my lap band in December and I've been going to the gym at least 4 days a week since January. I always go in the morning and you pretty much see the same people all the time. People keep to themselves for the most part. Today I had my first comment on my weight loss from someone. This little old lady who rocks it on the elliptical. She came up and told me that she has noticed how much weight I've lost. It would probably bother some people but it made my day. I had a little smile for the rest of my workout!

Way to go!!! I love what you said. Getting that compliment for your hard work is well deserved by you!! Thanks for sharing and you motivate me to go to the gym. I have been dodging the gym because I feel to big.

It's wonderful to know others recognize your efforts. Congrats!

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My hubby signed us up at this gym and it would not have ever been my first choice. It's a little snooty. When I first started going, I was the biggest person at the gym. No exaggeration. But, I figured, I'm not going to let my assumptions of what other people (who I don't even know) think of me, keep me from my goals. The more I went, the less I cared. I started out walking in the treadmill at 2 mph. Now I can do the elliptical for an hour and I've stated doing C25k. Just go! Work through the insecurity. It pays off!

Leepers, I love following your success -- you are doing so beautifully! Have fun at the gym. It's working!