Need to step it up

[Debbie9966 36]

I am almost three months out and have been stuck. Not losing anymore and need to step up the exercise. I want to join a gym but can’t bring myself to go in alone be and I don’t have anyone to work out with. Does anyone know of any workout groups to join to find work out buddies? Or how do you get over being too shy to go in alone? I am in south Jersey and am thinking of joining Planet Fitness.

[Kat410 423]

I am almost three months out and have been stuck. Not losing anymore and need to step up the exercise. I want to join a gym but can’t bring myself to go in alone be and I don’t have anyone to work out with. Does anyone know of any workout groups to join to find work out buddies? Or how do you get over being too shy to go in alone? I am in south Jersey and am thinking of joining Planet Fitness.

Not sure what you mean by “not loosing.” How long has it been since you stopped loosing weight? Wright loss is 90 pct a function of diet and is far less impacted by exercise so if you aren’t tracking your food intake I would recommend you start doing that. And if you aren’t following your surgeons plan you should get that back on track. If you are doing these things and legitimately not loosing weight then there are different options.

As far as exercise - we’ll as someone who took a brief 20 year hiatus from exercise and got back into it (including overcoming all the typical gym anxiety of someone who is unfamiliar with gyms, exercise options and approaches, much less what to do when I am in a gym) I would strongly recommend just going and doing a lot of different things. Take classes, try different gyms from affordable chains to small boutiques until you find something you like.

The best workout is the one you will do.

[Nessy76 134]

Honestly, no one will even notice you at planet fitness ( i mean this in a good way ), people are busy doing their own thing. There are all fitness levels/ body types there, thin, obese, geriatrics, teenagers, you name it. Just go, once you break the ice you will feel much more comfortable.

But as others have said, weight loss is mostly driven by diet. Im 6 months out and exercise sporadically..so sometimes 3 times a week and then not for 2 weeks. However, i do watch (log) what i eat, and keep my calories below 1200 and continue to lose.

SW:230

CW:175

Edited March 1, 2018 by Nessy76

[elforman 234]

Join the gym and you'll meet people there. Try to strike up conversations with people who also look like they're there to combat a weight problem, not because they're into fitness or body building.

Also, remember that many gyms will give you a free coaching session when you sign up to help you develop a plan that's right for you, and it's possible the coaches will know of others in your same situation who they can pair you up with.