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I DID IT!! Finally!

Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2004/12/21, 10:53 AM Well, maybe I don't deserve a medal, but I definately got what I deserve and that was an excellent workout! I finally got my glutes into the new gym and signed on! The personal trainer was fabulous and he worked me out good today! I was so thrilled! I told him all about the group here and how everyone was so great and the site was very professional and helpful to all! They have AWESOME machines for cardio, weights of all kinds, it was so nice! It has been so long since I've been in a gym! I had to get up at 5:00 a.m. to get there before work, and wouldn't it figure I got a knocker out of a migraine with the flashing lights and the works, but I just said a prayer, "Lord, if this is your test of my determination, I'm still going!" and I went migraine and all! Even my husband, who has been on a spending spree, and I didn't dare spend another penny due to it, told me to go ahead and go - so I thought, "I'm worth it" and went! YEY!!! This is hopefully a new beginning to my life, I needed it, and I am so excited about belonging to a gym again, seeing others working out, being healthy, that is refreshing! I will be getting up every morning for two weeks at 5:00 a.m. while my son doesn't need a ride to school during his Christmas break, after those two weeks, I have to figure something out, but I figure by then I will be hooked and something will work! Just had to share! Hope you are all doing well! :) -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
WAnglais1 Posts: 329 Joined: 2003/10/23	2004/12/21, 01:09 PM Congrats to you!
	2004/12/21, 01:13 PM Stick to it Electrawoman. Congratulations.:cool::cool::dumbbell::cool::cool: -------------- Sometimes I lie awake at night and wonder where have I gone wrong? Then I hear a voice say this is gonna take longer than one night. Charlie
phimugirl1 Posts: 267 Joined: 2004/06/22	2004/12/21, 01:37 PM Yay and congrats!! Your first visit sounds very productive. Great job!
DaniDIEt Posts: 93 Joined: 2004/07/13	2004/12/21, 03:01 PM That is a great present for yourself!
Miyu Posts: 118 Joined: 2003/04/15	2004/12/21, 03:06 PM Right on Veda! -------------- If you choke a smurf, what color does it turn?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/12/21, 03:39 PM Nice going! Ahead of all the New Years resolutioners! Keep us posted. -------------- If you can dream it, if you can imagine it, then you can be it, you can do it. If it is meaningful enough, and you commit the energy of your passion, you will. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/12/21, 05:52 PM Good job Veda! -------------- t I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/12/21, 07:11 PM Congratulations to you! Pretty awesome feeling, isn't it! -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2004/12/23, 10:07 AM Thank you all for your encouragement, this is just the finest bunch of people!! Well, today I am on day four, I have gone and worked out every day for one hour and a half, of course you should probably consider the quick change routine into my office wardrobe another workout as I cut it extremely close getting to work trying to get as much of my workout time as I can! Now I know all about those machines, the Smith machine, etc., they are awesome and I have been taking advantage of them all! I am thrilled and if the migraine the other day and then today freezing rain on the roads so I had to drive 25-35 mph for 45 miles, didn't give me reason to not go, I can't imagine what will, lol! Thanks for your support!! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2005/01/05, 12:04 PM did you get something worked out for the break?? -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/06, 10:21 AM The Christmas break was actually the good part as he didn't need to ride with me so I got up early every day and went and worked out prior to work. Now that he is back in school this week, it is tougher, but I think I may of found a solution, I am paying for a membership for him and my youngest, so last night we all went! Well, except for my husband! Me and the boys were standing there at the gym all sweaty and feeling good and I laughed at us and said, "boy, we are all going to look all buff and tough and dad is going to be all drab and flab!" We got a kick out of that as my husband's belly keeps growing as does his rear but he most likely won't ever do anything about it, work for him is pushing the tv remote on! LOL! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
brandyjames Posts: 39 Joined: 2004/12/22	2005/01/06, 10:50 AM LOL! I know what you mean Veda! I tried to convince my husband to get a membership with me and his response was, I don't need it. Yeah he used to have a six pack, but now it's a two pack and soon to be a beer belly! :big_smile: -------------- ~Brandy~ brandyjames06@yahoo.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/01/06, 11:47 AM Well, I didn't get a gym membership, but I have gotten a great opportunity that I am going to jump on. My husband now has to be at work by 6am, so that means he leaves the house at 5:30. We get up at 4, eat, get dressed, and as he leaves to go to work, I will be leaving to go to the gym to get my cardio in. I can then do weights in the evening, and be getting 5 days of cardio in which has never happened before. I am very excited for this, because I do much better working out in the morning than at night!
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/06, 12:20 PM Three smileys for Veda!! (since we don't have any clapping emoticons) :big_smile: :big_smile: :big_smile: Godd going honey....you'll be 145 and counting in no time flat! -------------- Julienne A morning without coffee is like something without something else.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/06, 12:22 PM Uh, speaking of which....are new / expanded emoticons in our future here? Just curious. -------------- Julienne A morning without coffee is like something without something else.
dfly411 Posts: 1,352 Joined: 2004/03/04	2005/01/06, 12:24 PM And you know....I really think we should retire sunglass boy. His smile looks like a blinking sperm. That could just be a personal problem though. I don't know. -------------- Julienne A morning without coffee is like something without something else.
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/06, 03:09 PM Thanks for the high five, Julienne! Also, I readily agree, another vote is IN: new emotions, new emotions NEW EMOTIONS needed!! Hey CristalBelle, that is FABULOUS! You go girl!! Oh, and BrandyJames, my husband is far beyond the beer belly now! *shhhhhhhhhh* -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
t-babe Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/02/20	2005/01/06, 08:45 PM Congrats on the gym Veda. With your enthusiasm I'm sure you'll reach your goal in no time. Dfly, I'm with you on sunglasses boy!
brandyjames Posts: 39 Joined: 2004/12/22	2005/01/07, 08:02 AM Ha ha Veda! I second the motion for emoticons! And way to go Cristalbelle! Good luck on your working out. I used to think that I was going to dread working out but I have found it to be soooo awesome and relaxing! :dumbbell: :big_smile: -------------- ~Brandy~ brandyjames06@yahoo.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2005/01/07, 11:37 AM Well, my hubs had to be at work at 5 this morning instead of 6, so I had time to get in 30 minutes on the eliptical trainer, take a shower, and then actually RELAX before I went to work. It was great. I really think I am going to like working out this early in the morning. It was still dark outside, no one else was in the gym, I cranked up the radio in there, and even sang along while I worked(looking around every once in a while to make sure no one was watching!) I am sooo excited for tomorrow!
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2005/01/07, 12:09 PM That is great, CristalBell, I like the gym when it is quieter, too! Sounds like you are PUMPED UP!!! -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!