So I've decided to do something about my expanding body and lack of physical fitness. Knowing I have little time now that I'm a foster parent it became pretty evident that I needed a workout solution that was closer to work. Something I could get to quickly and do over lunch. I'm pretty lucky that I have a flexible schedule in this aspect. Drop Foster off at school at 7:10 at work by 7:30 could totally hit the gym over lunch and leave at 4:30 to get Foster from school.
So armed with this plan I went in search of a gym. I checked out CrossFit and literally thought I was going to die. I can totally see why it gets great results, but after the introductory session I had a migraine and required a 20 minute rest in my car before leaving the lot. I anticipated that might be a little to intense right out of the gate getting back into working out. Plus they only had two sad looking showers. Hard to say I wouldn't have to wait to get back to work.
I then went to Blue Moon. Figured $10 a month was pretty attractive. They are closer to my office than CrossFit, but a little farther than another two gyms. I felt the place was small and kinda dirty. The ceilings were very low compared to other places I'd been and the shower 'stalls' had walls that started at about my shoulders and stopped about my knees. I'm a little more modest than that. Plus when I walked in it just didn't feel right.
I have been a member at Anytime Fitness in the past and liked them, but wasn't sure they were a good fit now. I loved how their 'locker rooms' were actual individual bathrooms and the space is nice, but they have gotten expensive. I emailed about their prices and they were $39.95.
I decided to check out Better Bodies prior to Anytime Fitness and while the place feels kinda small for all the equipment they have it also felt good. I wished the locker rooms had more privacy, but over all it was a good fit. I decided to join rather than checking any farther. I joined about a week ago and have successfully gone about 5 times already. I'm slowly building my cardio and doing some crunches, planks and push ups. I follow that all up with lots of stretching. Helps with my lower back issues. I do wish I could afford to do some of the small group fitness classes, but they come with the $99 a month membership. I'll stick with my $29.95 membership that includes tanning!!
I've been doing really well at going over my lunch hour. Today I showed up around 11:15-11:30 got a good workout in and headed to the locker room. I'm not a fan of open locker rooms. Probably still lingering memories from middle school and high school that make them unpleasant, but they are a necessary evil. Today was a bit stressful though. When I went to shower the locker room was packed with people coming in. There was hardly room to walk around. Anxiety was in overdrive. I haven't had that affect in a long time and so it was very weird. Now some may say that's because I'm gay and I'm in a room with naked or half dressed men, but frankly when you are having anxiety as I was that is the least of my thoughts. Although trust me there is more than enough views to enjoy based on what I've seen outside the locker room! After all this I'm thinking 12:10 is not the best time for me to be showering. This whole workout over lunch is still new and I'm getting into my flow. Some days may be later and some days may be earlier, but exact noon may not be the best time for me. You live and you learn!
I hope to have more posts about my progress.
My goals:
1. Lose about 30 lbs to get back to my pre-Omaha move weight
2. Have more energy to keep up with Foster
3. Be healthier to reduce aches and pains
4. Stay healthy
Please hold me accountable!
Peace, Love and Puppy Dogs,
John
So armed with this plan I went in search of a gym. I checked out CrossFit and literally thought I was going to die. I can totally see why it gets great results, but after the introductory session I had a migraine and required a 20 minute rest in my car before leaving the lot. I anticipated that might be a little to intense right out of the gate getting back into working out. Plus they only had two sad looking showers. Hard to say I wouldn't have to wait to get back to work.
I then went to Blue Moon. Figured $10 a month was pretty attractive. They are closer to my office than CrossFit, but a little farther than another two gyms. I felt the place was small and kinda dirty. The ceilings were very low compared to other places I'd been and the shower 'stalls' had walls that started at about my shoulders and stopped about my knees. I'm a little more modest than that. Plus when I walked in it just didn't feel right.
I have been a member at Anytime Fitness in the past and liked them, but wasn't sure they were a good fit now. I loved how their 'locker rooms' were actual individual bathrooms and the space is nice, but they have gotten expensive. I emailed about their prices and they were $39.95.
I decided to check out Better Bodies prior to Anytime Fitness and while the place feels kinda small for all the equipment they have it also felt good. I wished the locker rooms had more privacy, but over all it was a good fit. I decided to join rather than checking any farther. I joined about a week ago and have successfully gone about 5 times already. I'm slowly building my cardio and doing some crunches, planks and push ups. I follow that all up with lots of stretching. Helps with my lower back issues. I do wish I could afford to do some of the small group fitness classes, but they come with the $99 a month membership. I'll stick with my $29.95 membership that includes tanning!!
I've been doing really well at going over my lunch hour. Today I showed up around 11:15-11:30 got a good workout in and headed to the locker room. I'm not a fan of open locker rooms. Probably still lingering memories from middle school and high school that make them unpleasant, but they are a necessary evil. Today was a bit stressful though. When I went to shower the locker room was packed with people coming in. There was hardly room to walk around. Anxiety was in overdrive. I haven't had that affect in a long time and so it was very weird. Now some may say that's because I'm gay and I'm in a room with naked or half dressed men, but frankly when you are having anxiety as I was that is the least of my thoughts. Although trust me there is more than enough views to enjoy based on what I've seen outside the locker room! After all this I'm thinking 12:10 is not the best time for me to be showering. This whole workout over lunch is still new and I'm getting into my flow. Some days may be later and some days may be earlier, but exact noon may not be the best time for me. You live and you learn!
I hope to have more posts about my progress.
My goals:
1. Lose about 30 lbs to get back to my pre-Omaha move weight
2. Have more energy to keep up with Foster
3. Be healthier to reduce aches and pains
4. Stay healthy
Please hold me accountable!
Peace, Love and Puppy Dogs,
John
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