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FEELING EMPOWERED
on May 20, 2008 7:44 pm
I am back in the gym again , after many long months of being away due to some health issues.
I normally just go in , do my routine , shower and go home. But this time , I took a look around at the other women there . Some where a little lost with the equipment, some where on their spinners - or doing weights.
While I was on the treadmill , I felt like I was larger than life , not Obese mind you , but I felt like I belonged there . I felt like I did not have to hid anymore. Normally I still feel like the fat chick , and get in and get out . But I caught myself in the mirror and I am like .. Hey .. I got this , I can do this again .

I felt strong, and encouraged by the other woman that were in their working out. I also seen some Obese people that I did chat with . And I hope to work out to discussing my surgery, but did not want to seem pushy . We were all sweaty and discussing how dang hard that spinner thing is . I hope to make some new friends here , but most of all , I hope to keep this up . The gym is not my fav place. I spent almost 18 months there prior to my tumor, and this is how I lost the majority of my weight. But has always been a place where only " skinny " people go . I feel good about it now . And I hope that if there is anyone out there scared to go to the gym, I challenge you to try it . To walk in like you own the place and get to work.

If you do not know how to use the equipment , make an appointment with a trainer, this is normally free, and have them introduce you to the gym. It is the best thing I ever did . While I sit here sore from yesterdays weight train, I know it will pay off .
I felt empowered .. and it felt good to have control again .

Tink Y
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