Can Of Mixed Nuts

So, as I mentioned previously, I work in a gym.  In child care thankfully.  However, I can say being my size it’s quite intimidating when you start working in that enviornment where everyone is more fit than you.  I’m so glad that over the past few months I have come to know some really great people there who are willing to inspire me to get in there and use my free membership (great employee benefit!) to take care of myself.  And yesterday I finally did.  And my hubby went with me, too.

Now, he’s not all buff like Rey Misterio Jr. or Jeff Hardy (my current favorite two wrestlers) or anything but he does have that higher metabolism and can pretty much eat all that he wants and does not gain an ounce.  Just makes me sick thinking about it sometimes because I have really put in some effort in the past with not a lotta result and that in itself is just frustrating, ya know?  Anyways… all of that to say that since I have told the people around me that I am going to get back on the weight-loss trail, they have been even more supportive.  Probably because they are all concerned at this point (especially my hubby) that this weight could put me out of commission and it very well can.  Weight can and does kill.  God did not give us instructions about overeating for no reason folks…

So, back to the fact that I went to the gym yesterday.  And did 45 minutes of cardio total.  Boy, are my legs feeling it today but I can say that I am not hurting as much as I thought I would.  I chose to go at the end of the day simply because that when my hubby could go with me and it was nice that there were very few people in there on a Friday night and getting on the equipment was quite easy.    But getting in there this morning was another story.  It is very busy and I feel very self-consious going in there and standing on the treadmill next to the others.  I am so going to have to get over that hurdle and not let it get in the way of my progress.

I think I can.  I think I can.  I KNOW I CAN!!! (Yeah, I talk to myself sometimes…)

So, to anyone else who have Gym Intimidation Syndrome, just remember that you are NOT going there to impress anyone or to pass judgement on their level of fitness but to better yourself.  Put on your blinders and just keep at it.  Or drag your mate or a friend in there with ya.  I am sure they can use a little fitness, too.