Treadmills At Planet Fitness
Don't let thoughts like this stop you from trying anything mush less joining a gym. The good news in 1 month you will be smaller and in 6 months you will be a new person. Many of us spent our lives believing that we couldn't or shouldn't do something because of our size. As you begin to adopt a healthier lifestyle and pursue fitness you will learn that many people that work at these places are more than happy to help anyone who is trying to make a positive change in their life by adopting exercise.
If anything you will probably gain more respect from some of these folks who will see your hard work and see the results over time. I used to be very intimidated by going to the gym a sporting goods store or anything to do with fitness. Now I know I belong in those places and while hesitant at first I quickly open up and can talk and ask questions.
Hell I was even at a bike store yesterday talking to some skinny ass dude about getting my first road bike and what various gear I would need. He talked to me about Bikes, the various models and how my choice may affect my ability to upgrade. He even spent 15 minutes talking to me about something as trivial as a seat, because as you will learn a point will come where sitting hurts you butt.
If anything you will probably gain more respect from some of these folks who will see your hard work and see the results over time. I used to be very intimidated by going to the gym a sporting goods store or anything to do with fitness. Now I know I belong in those places and while hesitant at first I quickly open up and can talk and ask questions.
Hell I was even at a bike store yesterday talking to some skinny ass dude about getting my first road bike and what various gear I would need. He talked to me about Bikes, the various models and how my choice may affect my ability to upgrade. He even spent 15 minutes talking to me about something as trivial as a seat, because as you will learn a point will come where sitting hurts you butt.
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
That's good to hear. Wow, 404 to 280 in just under 4 months. Incredible. You must feel amazing. Funny, I see the different settings on the treadmills and there is one for a 5K. That will be my ultimate goal on that machine. Thanks for the encouragement and keep up the good work!
9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
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