Just wanted to share

I am at my one year point. I did well losing 136 pounds and 166 total. What I wanted to share is that I have a meeting with the local small business development center this month. It may be a pipe dream but I am looking to obtain money to start a 24 hour gym in my area. I want to cater to bariatric patients or people who need to lose 50 pounds or more. I think there is a market for this. I would be open to all but would have trainers sensitive to the needs of WLS patient and classes that are lower impact and geared towards bigger people. It may never happen as I lack funds but I am going to see if I can make it a reality. Just wanted to share with everyone.

Sounds like a noble goal to me. I say go for it!!

Congrats for going for your dream.you are awesome not many people do that. stay positive. Good job on your lose of weight that's really awesome keep up the good work

congrats on an amazing loss!! You're doing so fabulous, and I love how people on this journey want to help others....yes indeed, there is a great need for 'specialized' trainers, IMHO.  You go for it, and best of luck with local business dev center! 

sophie

Thank you everyone. I am hoping i will have some luck being my wife is a minority which helps with funding. I found a place that will set up the whole gym with software training and equipment and it offers leasing. So I would need money to secure the location hire people marketing and that kind of stuff. I am not a trainer but would love to hire some and just educate them on the surgery. I figured I could market the gym through surgeons and doctors. I will let you all know what they tell me when I meet with them.

It sounds like a wonderful idea.  Good luck to you!

Carol

I hope this will work out for you!  Congratulations on your success, 166 lbs is quite an accomplishment.

Congrats on your success!! This is kind of a dream of mine as well...though we already have a place in town like that. I hope you drop by and update us on your new endeavor as it progresses.

Congrats! Hope you can make it happen, sounds like a great idea!

We have a place like that here in Dallas.  It's called Downsize Fitness.  Have you heard of it?  You might check into it to see how they operate for ideas and such.  I know they have come to our monthly support group meetings and given free passes so people could try it out.

Good luck!