What to do and how?

Tiramisu · 01-03-2008, 08:02 AM

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 · 01-03-2008, 08:13 AM

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 · 01-07-2008, 02:44 PM

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

Janet · 01-07-2008, 04:45 PM

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

Gina · 01-07-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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 · 01-07-2008, 05:07 PM

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 · 01-08-2008, 11:22 AM

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 · 01-08-2008, 11:24 AM

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 · 01-08-2008, 11:25 AM

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 · 01-08-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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?

01-03-2008, 08:13 AM	#2
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

01-07-2008, 02:44 PM	#3
judy Donating 4WT Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, NY Posts: 8,097	How about talking to the phys ed teacher at your school? __________________ *Judy*

01-07-2008, 04:45 PM	#4
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	You are so wise Judy...I never even thought about that, I'm sure she would help if she has some extra time. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

01-07-2008, 05:07 PM	#6
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

01-08-2008, 11:22 AM	#7
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	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! __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

01-03-2008, 08:02 AM	#1
Tiramisu Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Caney, Texas (outside Houston) Posts: 1,776	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!

01-08-2008, 11:24 AM	#8
AngieDoogles Donating 4WT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,509	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. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~MT

01-08-2008, 11:25 AM	#9
Janet Moderator Donating 4WT 18K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: INDIANA Posts: 21,625	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. __________________ To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. ECCLESIASTES 3:1

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