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I ACTUALLY WENT TO THE GYM TODAY> No excuses, no way!
It really almost didn't happen. I had just gotten off of school, had my gym bag with me, got in my car, and drove toward the MAC. As I got closer and closer, the more I was beginning to dread the gym. The "new girl" type of feel. The "oh no I dont think I know what I am doing" kind of panic that is always associated with the first day of anything. As I was approaching the gym, the big letters spelling MAC in my vision, I started to panic. Yes, panic. I almost turned around until I forced myself into the turning lane, and parked my rear right smack dab in that parking lot.
I had averted the no-go-gym monster that was inside of me!~~And to be pleasantly greeted by the receptionist whose smile calmed me down quite a bit.
Then I realized, we are all here for the same reason. For our health. No one will judge me for the fact that I don't know my way around too well. No one is going to make fun of me for sweating, or pushing myself, or the way I run on the treadmill. I even saw a friend from work! The facility was beautiful and I actually felt strangely at home in the labrynth of treadmills and free weights.
...And man it felt goooooooood! This will be an every other day thing for me now!
And to think it almost didn't happen. Wow, now I know what excuses can lead you. Mostly nowhere.
To change yourself for the better, get uncomfortable, get it together, get your ass movin'!
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I totally relate to the myriad of feelings you experienced today! What a great post :)
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: ennaejay
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Congratulations Wallisrox! =) You faced your fears and actually had a nice time! Every time you encounter that feeling again, think of how good you felt after your work out. Every choice counts! =)
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: ZivaDavid11
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GOOD FOR YOU!!! Keep it up :) I agree with what ZivaDavid11 said :)
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: fall81
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I had an insane amount of anxiety when I first started going to the gym, plus I have IBS so you can imagine lol. Now the place is like my second home, those people are my people. The first step through the door is the hardest one youll ever take. Keep it up and make it a habit. Welcome :-)
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: Annabelle3117
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Thank you all so much for support!! It was such a crazy thing to see my thoughts and feelings before I went, compared to after I went. There is such a daunting feeling before you go, and now that I went, I actually loved it!~~So funny how doubt and fear can contort your vision, and goals.
I have so much support from the girls I work with too, that 2 of them are going with me tomorrow for their first time!!~~This time I will go harder and finish with the sauna, ooooooooooooo!
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: wallisrox
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So happy for you! Well done for facing the fear "Face Everything And Recover".
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: Sweet Ce
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So happy that you went and I too know the anxiety involved when going out among strangers but everyday now I try to do more of it as I am hoping to really start living and I don't want to do it by myself in my room. I hope you enjoyed your workout. You did it and it turned out okay so keep going. I hope you know there are lots of people like this with the same type of fears. Have a good evening.
12 feb. 14 por el miembro: LadyBea40
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When I go to the Y and swim and am feeling chubby (with rolls hanging out of my suit, etc...) I always tell myself, "At least I'm here doing something about it, no one will judge me for being chubby because I'm here DOING SOMETHING about it..." And it's always just fine :) I don't feel judged. And if I think I'm swimming slow or someone is watching, I just tell myself "for all they know this is the first time I have ever swam.... " I don't think people really notice and judge as much as we think they do!
13 feb. 14 por el miembro: megmonster
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Yeah Wallis! Good job, way to push through your fears - you had faith that something was better on the other side! I too have shared your "new girl" gym fear. I totally agree with Yolanda, the first step through the door is the hardest! Keep on Keepin' on!
13 feb. 14 por el miembro: KJ_Robinett
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Update for all my FS supporters. I really appreciate your support all of you!!!!!! Seriously, such an amazing difference in my mindset from when I first joined in January, and I really credit you guys for pushing me through to a better me.*** YOU ARE ROCKSTARSSSS!!!!***
I went to the Gym AGAIN today! Yessssss! And my girls didn't end up showing up with me, so I had to go it alone. I still had the "Oh well maybe I shouldn't go" thought looming in my mind. But I still went, and pushed way harder than I did before. I was so red in the face by the time it was over! Now I'm riding a euphoria that I have long since forgotten. Life is good!
13 feb. 14 por el miembro: wallisrox
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Awesome!! I can never rely on my buddies to show up when they say they will but thats fine, they might let me down but I know I wont. Keep it up :-)
13 feb. 14 por el miembro: Annabelle3117
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13 feb. 14 por el miembro: Deb_N
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So great to hear and I'll be looking to hear all about your success. Have a great evening.
13 feb. 14 por el miembro: LadyBea40
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Good for you!!! The more sweaty you are at the gym, the better! You are so right, no-one is there to look pretty, it is all about the burn and getting healthier!
14 feb. 14 por el miembro: pamplemousse212
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I just read this article, "Dear New Girl at the Gym" http://ericamillard.com/?p=1566 You're doing great!
15 feb. 14 por el miembro: Tulipgirl6
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What a wonderful journal. Thank you You said it all. I am going to put your quote, taped right on my table, where I SIT 80% of the time. "Now I know where excuses can lead you, mostly nowhere." and the next line also.
15 feb. 14 por el miembro: MMN
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I have been gym shopping and need to just make a decision and go. No more excuses.
15 feb. 14 por el miembro: erwinwarrior83
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It is such a crazy difference too when you actually decide to get out there and do it. It's like dragging yourself out of bed when you know you need to get up, you just want 5 more minutes, but if you do then you sleep for an hour, an hour you can't afford...or something like that. I have realized that I and I only am accountable for my health, and I can't keep making excuses about the weather, or having no one to go with, or not knowing what to do. I haven't gone for the past 2 days because I have had scheduling conflicts, however that just means I go back on Sunday harder, I figure if I go atleast 4 days a week to start then I am doing some good! You will feel amazing, erwinwarror83, I was like you a week ago, and now I feel like one of those fitness advocates that you sometimes want to punch **hahaha no offense anyone, just bein silly**
15 feb. 14 por el miembro: wallisrox
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