This could be a long one so apologies in advance....
AIBU to join a gym while I still have debts etc?
Basically I have a myriad of health issues -asthmas (pretty bad and have excess mucus for 2 years - under investigation), high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, allergies, muscle and joint aches and pains, chronic lower back problems, migraines, IBS. I am also overweight - 5ft6, size 16-18, 15 stone (size 9-10 feet since I was 16 when in was 9stone!). I am 44.
I have tried to lose weight using WW/SW/Exante/5:2/meds from the doctor but those irritated my IBS/increased walking (Fitbit and MFP) and all work for about a month then I plateau.
Now, I also have a lot of debt from my first marriage over 10 years ago which I am paying off on reduced payments beach month and this will take 3-5 years to clear. I work full time and have a reasonable wage but live in the south-east with high rents and living costs. I also have an older teen and a 7 year old living with me and DH number 2.
I am thinking of joining a gym that has a steam room and swimming pool so that I can learn to swim better and get fit that way (no stress on joints and back) and use the steam room for my chest, then also use the treadmills to walk more (have a tree pollen allergy which affects my mucus plus it's highly polluted here) and use exercise as a primary tool to lose the weight and hopefully see an improvement in my health.
I have looked at the council run centres but they don't have steam rooms (just sauna) and when i went to the pool nearest me, the chlorine affected my chest (monthly membership is around £40) The uni gym near me has a steam room but the pool is the other side of town and the small gym gets over run with students so not sure how well that would work (monthly membership is £10-25).... there is a David Lloyd near me (would have to drive to ) and it ticks all the boxes but I know it's very expensive (have heard it's around £70-90!!)
So, AIBU to consider joining a gym in these circumstances, and what option would you think is best?
I don't spent much on myself tbh, and if I cut out all coffees/eating out at work, books and don't buy clothes or treats for the next year while concentrating on getting fitter and better, I could afford it (I'm also now exempt from prescription charges so saving £10 a month on my prepayment card - I have 7 different prescriptions a month) but i feel bad for not doing this to clear the debts quicker, but then I think about my health issues and am thinking health is more important than debts....
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lovingmyginandiphone · 29/01/2017 09:32
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