What to do and how?

[Janet]

I talked with a friend today and told her how I want to exercise and all. Well I checked some website because I didn't have the faintest idea where to start.

I know the cardio is important and that is like walking, treadmill, jump rope..etc. anything else?

Then I think there is suppose to be strength training and flexibility?? Is this right? What are some examples?

All the sites I went to are a little hard for me to understand. I need a personal trainer to tell me what to do and how to do it and when..how many times a week and how long each session. Not wanting much am I? If you read my previous post here in Weight Loss Support...you can tell I'm really upset about this and feel a kind of urgency to get going. I don't want my health to deteriorate any more than what's been done with this extra weight.

To sum it up...does anyone know of a site (that's easy to understand) that can outline an exercise routine for me? I am also going to check into the 'Y' here in town and hopefully it won't cost too much...especially if I join Weight Watchers tomorrow night.

[rivermom]

Janet - do you have a "Curves" by you? I have only heard positive words about this facility. Very low impact, friendly ladies, easy, and a short duration of work out time to not get all overwhelmed, etc.

If I didn't live so far from town Id join in a heartbeat. My Mom joined a few years ago and good golly she goes daily. She makes me look bad.

I don't have any websites to head you to because I don't exercise myself right now.

The dicipline to work out at home takes a lot of dedication and dicipline. But if this is something you really wanna do I know you can do it. I'm cheering for you !!!!! Id cheer louder but I'm totally outta shape!

[Janet]

I forgot all about curves. I use to go there a few years back and then it closed for awhile and now is back. I'll have to check the costs between the 'Y' and Curves and see if it's something I can do.

[Lindsey]

Janet, one thing you might want to try if you have a pool nearby is an aquafitness class. I've always wanted to do it but I'm too chicken to go alone! My boyfriend is big into fitness and he's told me that working out in water is one of the best things you can do. Here is a website that explains it better than I can! http://www.calainc.org/Aquafitness/aquafitness.htm

[rivermom]

I would really enjoy aquatic exercises. But I too wouldn't want to do this alone. Which by the way brings me back to that tropical island. It has water, I could exercise in that.

[DianaB]

I know that my daughter goes to this site for help when she's dieting. You might find some useful stuff on there.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/

[Janet]

Thanks Lindsey, that was really interesting. I love being in the water. Maybe the 'Y' will offer something like this. I'll have to check. Most of the time you have to join our 'Y' and it's like $250.00 a year for one person. Sucks...if ya ask me. Hopefully they'll have something they offer at a lower price instead of a yearly membership. $250 may not be much really, but I know I would never go in the summer time. I would rather walk down the road or something before going to the 'Y'. I need something more for the winter.

I'm beyond worrying about going alone...I'm not going for anyone else but me...and my son. I want to be around to see him marry and have kids. At the rate I'm going..I won't be. So if I have to go alone and be the fattest one there..I will.

[Janet]

I know that my daughter goes to this site for help when she's dieting. You might find some useful stuff on there.

http://www.3fatchicks.com/


Thanks Diana....I have seen that site before but forgot all about it. I've added it my favorites so now that won't happen.:)

[Lindsey]

No problem, Janet. I know the Y here offers a few aquafitness classes. I've been toying with the idea of joining, because I want to get back into yoga too, and there's a few other classes I'd maybe be interested in trying. If you end up trying it out, let me know what it's like!

[Janet]

Do you happen to know if the 'Y''s offer just classes or do you have to have a membership? I wouldn't mind spending the money for the classes of my choosing, but not sure I would fully use a membership.

[Lindsey]

Do you happen to know if the 'Y''s offer just classes or do you have to have a membership? I wouldn't mind spending the money for the classes of my choosing, but not sure I would fully use a membership.

The Y here has a website, I'm not sure if each one might have a city specific website... but it has information on memberships and programs and everything, so you might want to try googling it!

[Janet]

Thanks, I will. duh, don't know why I didn't think of that.

[Tiramisu]

I joined Curves about 2 months ago and really enjoy it. I haven't gone in 2 weeks and must go today. I walk there from my office, so I actually get in about half a mile in addition to my exercise.

I'm 5'10" tall and weigh 218#s. I'll be 57 next month and plan to retire in 3 years. I want to weigh 160#s. Three years ago I weighed 168#s, stopped smoking, and started packing on the pounds. Add menapause and here I am! I want to have a breast reduction this year. DD to small C will drop several #s.

My problem is the food part of dieting. I've never seriously dieted. TODAY starts the dieting part.

I pay $42/m @ Curves!

[Janet]

I went to Curves and really enjoyed it. I think I'm just looking for something a little different...I don't know.

I did check out the web for the YMCA here in town. My gosh, they talk about all the Christian principals they try to uphold and then for an adult...charge a total of $389.88 for a membership. Guess they want to keep the rif raf out. They do have classes, but it doesn't say how much each class is. I will have to contact them and find out. I definitely can't afford the membership.

When I belong to Curves, I can't remember exactly how much it was, but they took it out of your account. Why can't these places let you pay just by the month and that's it? Would be so much better for some.

[judy]

How about talking to the phys ed teacher at your school?

[Janet]

You are so wise Judy...I never even thought about that, I'm sure she would help if she has some extra time.

[Gina]

I went to Curves and really enjoyed it. I think I'm just looking for something a little different...I don't know.

I did check out the web for the YMCA here in town. My gosh, they talk about all the Christian principals they try to uphold and then for an adult...charge a total of $389.88 for a membership. Guess they want to keep the rif raf out. They do have classes, but it doesn't say how much each class is. I will have to contact them and find out. I definitely can't afford the membership.

When I belong to Curves, I can't remember exactly how much it was, but they took it out of your account. Why can't these places let you pay just by the month and that's it? Would be so much better for some.

I agree with you Janet, they always charge your credit card each mt. I HATE THAT. I like to go and stop when I want to. There is a Gold's gym by me, that is not bad, you pay mtly. also by credit card. To cancel you have to give 2 mts. prior notice. I always start in January and am finished in April. Is this gym by you? If it is check it out.

I have not joined as of yet, there is another place that just opened up by me.. So I will check them out soon. I need that pushhhhhhhhhh. lol

PS. Correction the gym use to be called Gold's it is now called 365 Fitness.

[Janet]

I'm checking things out here in town, but in our small town there is only a 'Y' and a Curves. I am leaning more to just doing it myself. I love walking and as long as my treadmill keeps working I'm good. It has some preprogramed workouts on it. I've never tried them though, I've just done normal walking.

When it gets warmer I will walk outside. I wanted to walk today, but it is so darn windy. Weather guy said some strong storms ares supposed to be head our way.

[AngieDoogles]

Janet, is there a college near you and if so, do they offer an extra membership? I know that I can let someone go to my college gym (which is REALLY nice) for only $10/month. That includes any classes they take too. It's a great deal!

[AngieDoogles]

Here's what my gym looks like. http://www.etsu.edu/students/intramur/fitness2.asp

Maybe you can find something like that if there's a college nearby.

[Janet]

No, we don't. Well, there is Purdue, but it would take 45 minutes to get there. I'd rather keep it close. I love walking, so when the weather is good I'll take Penny or my son with me and when it's not...I've got the treadmill.

[AngieDoogles]

No, we don't. Well, there is Purdue, but it would take 45 minutes to get there. I'd rather keep it close. I love walking, so when the weather is good I'll take Penny or my son with me and when it's not...I've got the treadmill.

Oh well. I just thought I'd throw it out there just in case. I'm sure you'll find something that's right for you. Maybe even a few home video workouts would be helpful for the winter days?

[Janet]

I do have a Richard Simmons, Yoga, Jane Fonda, and this other one I can't quite remember the name of yet. I'll have to get those out and see if they are something I might be interested in.

[AngieDoogles]

I do have a Richard Simmons, Yoga, Jane Fonda, and this other one I can't quite remember the name of yet. I'll have to get those out and see if they are something I might be interested in.

You are ready for this, aren't you? Sounds like you have everything you need, even some cheerleaders to encourage you!!!

Go Janet! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Go Janet! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Janet]

Angie, you sure are a sweetie!!! Thank you!

[pope1982]

Start with a half an hour daily of getting your heart racing along with heavy breathing, that is a fine start!

[Dobie]

Good luck with the new exercies program!!

[Marilyn]

Janet, don't know how I missed this thread. One of the times that I have been in really good shape, my only exercise was walking. If you have a treadmill and can setup a TV or something to keep your mind occupied while you walk, you can accomplish a lot by just doing that. Once you get used to walking at least two miles a day, you can begin to raise the incline to increase your workout. If you walk 4 miles a day at a slight incline, you can almost eat anything you want and lose weight. At least that was my experience. It's hard to find the time to walk, but if you are home during the day, you could possibly work in some walking while Oprah is on or something.

I enjoy going to a gym and being around other people and using their equipment and going to classes, but the travel takes time and the gym takes money. You can accomplish a lot at home with a treadmill.

Wishing you continued success!!!!!! Diana's post of the desk treadmill setups was very interesting, and may be another option.

[Janet]

I don't really have the ambition to go to a gym. If I lived in town it might be more motivating, but having to drive to town and then back...it's just too inconvenient. I'm planning on walking on my treadmill as soon as I get the puppies out of my room. Probably next week, they'll be 6 weeks old then.

This weekend the weather is suppose to be really decent (40's, low 50's)
so I may go walking outside.