Gym phobia?

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I need to loose weight, my meals are overall healthy. I’m in a better place.

id much rather be out in the fresh air but realistically isn’t always possible for me. Can I please have positive stories about going to the gym ?3 times a week (realistically)

if I work hard and increase my fitness surely I’ll feel and look better for this? Help

I'm starting to enjoy the gym so much I will happily get up before 6 so I can go before work. This time last year, this was unheard of. I do the classes mostly and when I'm exercising regularly, I'm more motivated to eat well.

I have discovered weights in the last two years, and I was the most unhealthy no exercise person.

So I’d explore that.

..It’s very good for weight loss, toning up and for protecting your bone strength

Do you enjoy it or does it remain a chore? My motivation to continue is my biggest concern

Once I realised it was 'me time' and how awesome I felt afterwards, I started to enjoy it. With weights especially, you can feel the progress you make which is really encouraging. And some exercise is just a lot of fun and you're finished before you know it, like aerobics.

I haven't fallen in love with spin yet which I'm quite disappointed about 😆

Go to classes and make friends who will notice that you're not there!

You have to find an aspect of it you enjoy, be that weights, cardio or classes.

I love lifting weights and hate classes for example.

I love spin and would do it every day if I could! Also weights/ strength training

So basically don’t over think it and just get there and get started 😁, thanks all.

Honestly sometimes it’s great and sometimes it’s a chore, but once you’re in the habit you just do it.

I find going early really helps. If I get up and go, it's quite empty and I'm not being annoyed by other people. It also makes me feel like virtuous all day 🤣 Going after work can be more difficult as it's busier, I want my dinner or just want to chill out!

You do need to find your 'thing' tho. I love weights, no way could I go and just do cardio or a spin class. I love challenging myself to do better than the previous week, even if it's just 1 more rep overall. The feel good factor is worth it alone, building muscle and getting fit comes very much second.