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6 months post-op - debating if I should join a gym



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So I am 6-months post op and have lost a total of 60 pounds. My goal is to drop another 50 within the next 6 months. I have started working out at home but feel I like motivation and guidance. I am wondering if joining a gym would keep me motivated and help me reach my weight loss goals. Any suggestions - advice?

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Hey there. I joined curves - I just needed it to be sure I wouldn't slack off. If you can afford to join it definitely couldn't do any harm. Try to pick somewhere you feel comfortable. The place I go is quite and feels like a second home.

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I requested a couple of guest passes to various gyms in my area. I hope to try them out throughout the week.

That's a smart idea!

I go back and forth on the gym. I live by a huge gorgeous park and have been trying to get my workouts in there while it's still nice weather. Winter might push me back into a gym.

You might also try some classes at a fitness studio and see if you prefer that.

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I used to be a gym member wherever I lived before.

Pre-paying for membership definitely kept me motivated so I would get my money's worth.

I liked gyms that offered great aerobic classes, pilates, step classes, boxing classes, dancing classes, and also having a tailored weights program.

These days, for now I just walk, and do aerobic dancing in front of my big TV while streaming my favourite dance songs on YouTube.

Good luck, hope you find a gym that suits you.

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Do you have a planet fitness near you? They're either $10-$20 a month and you have access to free trainers and classes.

(The $20 per month includes the tanning beds)

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Cindy - no planet fitness nearby my neighborhood or work. I am looking into ny sports club, 24hr fitness, lucille roberts, and a local gym in my neighborhood. So far lucille roberts seems to be the winner in terms of price and locations.

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Sounds like you've been doing well on your own so far. I belong to planet fitness. I paid for the membership a year without using it. But i didn't miss the 9.99/mo. Anyways my employer offers a benefit through healthways. $25/mo for access to multiple gyms including powerhouse, curves, anytime, snap LA, YMCA, and many others. Also they reimburse us up to $300 a year for any fitness expenses. Classes, Weight watchers, gym memberships etc.

Your company may have something like that. But if they don't visit all the ones you're interested in and go with the one that "feels right" and meets your needs.

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