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crimsonmason42, I’d reach out if I were actually in New York right now 😁 😁
Ryan Alvarez2... you rascal... actually, scratch that—you rogue. Where on earth did you pop up?
You almost had me convinced with all that talk about martial arts. What exactly are you training for? Fighting off yawns? 🙂
Anyway, let’s not derail the thread—how’s the treadmill treating you?
Take care... 👍
Ryan Alvarez2 said:Talk about ignoring my post... 😠
unknown, sorry there, Ryan Alvarez2.
If nothing else, I suppose Tina is busy working on her vocal cords🙂
And you?
The forum has been acting up for a few days, so I’m just now getting around to posting.
Thanks to everyone for all the replies and the support. 🙂
I finally joined a gym a few days ago—I have my first session with a trainer scheduled for Saturday morning.
For now, I’m just hitting the treadmill and trying to get used to the whole idea of being an active person. 🙂
nimblesurfer20, obviously I’ve consulted with both my doctor and a nutritionist.
Since I've spent my entire life eating the "wrong" foods, I didn't exactly have a better baseline to work from.
swiftcanyon5, once you finally realize things can't go on like this, you can actually start making moves. I was a smoker for years, and it wasn't until I started exercising that I realized why I had zero motivation—I simply couldn't catch my breath. Anyway, I'm already 21 days smoke-free.
Man, if I started listing everything that feels better when you're thinner... 🙂
Hi everyone,
I've finally decided to join a gym.
Since I’ve never been much of an athlete, I think I’m going to need a personal trainer.
I'd love to hear from anyone here who has worked—or is currently working—with one.
For the last two months, I've been working out right in front of the TV... a 30-minute power walk—which people tell me is about 2 miles, though I'm not quite ready for running yet—plus 20 minutes of Pilates.
By cleaning up my diet, I managed to drop 75 pounds in 11 weeks.
I'm incredibly proud of that progress. That said, I still have nearly that much more to lose. 🙄 😁
I enjoy walking, but I know it won't be enough on its own.
This isn't some passing whim—I don't want to shed all this weight just to slide back into the old eating habits that caused it. I'm looking for a total lifestyle shift.
Essentially, I need someone who will actually motivate me, rather than someone who makes me want to quit.
So... how do you spot a good trainer, and what (and how much) should I realistically expect from them?
Thanks for the advice. 👋