So... Im Fat

[RedStickChick]

That sucks about Planet Fitness Sorry to hear.

I'm starting Crossfit on Tuesday. I already know I'm probably going to die.

 

[blackboltss]

Yea... but I guess you get what you pay for. Kinda expected it for $20 a month oh well. Good luck with crossfit!

 

[onelochevy]

That sucks about Planet Fitness Sorry to hear.

I'm starting Crossfit on Tuesday. I already know I'm probably going to die.

Did you start doing crossfit? I started about 6 weeks ago. The first week was a killer...everything was hurting. But once your body gets used to it, it gets ALOT better.

 

[RedStickChick]

Did you start doing crossfit? I started about 6 weeks ago. The first week was a killer...everything was hurting. But once your body gets used to it, it gets ALOT better.

Yesterday was my first day actually. First of four instructional lessons before you join an actual class. The squats were killer. But I'm the kind of person who loves that 'good' pain haha.

It was incredibly difficult to get out of bed and walk the dog this morning. The gym I go to is filled with positivity and my coach/trainer is awesome.

 

[blackboltss]

Well just got back from my first group training... I really enjoyed it! Hurting all over but its worth it. I like having instruction.... even tho I was the only guy besides the massive......massive trainer. It was kinda odd at first being the only guy but that quickly went out the door after I got into the workout. Did not have time to worry about being the only guy because he was kicking my ass. If anyone in Slidell wants to join me they have some really good rates going right now. Just let me know and i'll let my girl at gym-matrix know

I'll start taking pictures of myself today and then every month and post as I go.

if I can keep up with it.....fingers crossed

 

[onelochevy]

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It was incredibly difficult to get out of bed and walk the dog this morning. The gym I go to is filled with positivity and my coach/trainer is awesome.

Just to warn you, it will hurt more tomorrow. The second day is always worse. Totally worth it though!

 

[onelochevy]

Well just got back from my first group training... I really enjoyed it! Hurting all over but its worth it. I like having instruction.... even tho I was the only guy besides the massive......massive trainer. It was kinda odd at first being the only guy but that quickly went out the door after I got into the workout. Did not have time to worry about being the only guy because he was kicking my ass. If anyone in Slidell wants to join me they have some really good rates going right now. Just let me know and i'll let my girl at gym-matrix know

I'll start taking pictures of myself today and then every month and post as I go.

if I can keep up with it.....fingers crossed

Good luck on your journey man. I need to take a few pictures of myself as well so I can track progess. Excited to see where I'll be 6 months from now.

 

[blackboltss]

Good luck on your journey man. I need to take a few pictures of myself as well so I can track progess. Excited to see where I'll be 6 months from now.

Thanks brother....
We go to destin every other year with my brothers, sisters and all their kids (23ish total people), I am determined to be in shape by then. I need to get healthy

 

[kcinnick]

That sucks about Planet Fitness Sorry to hear.

I'm starting Crossfit on Tuesday. I already know I'm probably going to die.

Which box?

Yesterday was my first day actually. First of four instructional lessons before you join an actual class. The squats were killer. But I'm the kind of person who loves that 'good' pain haha.

It was incredibly difficult to get out of bed and walk the dog this morning. The gym I go to is filled with positivity and my coach/trainer is awesome.

Guess you didn't die...

 

[RedStickChick]

Just to warn you, it will hurt more tomorrow. The second day is always worse. Totally worth it though!

Haha that's what my trainer told me.

And no kcinnick. I guess I didn't.

 

[Sugarbug]

Yea... but I guess you get what you pay for. Kinda expected it for $20 a month oh well. Good luck with crossfit!

Planet Fitness is a joke. But business-wise, they're geniuses. There is more money in people who want to feel better mentally (by going to a gym and not really doing a whole lot) than a few people who go religiously, are in great shape, but "intimidate" the fat people.

My wife goes to Planet Fitness, but never comes home sweaty... I went with her once and it was just.... lame? No free weights other than some dumb bells. No bench press. No squat racks... just those freaking smith machines and a leg press.

Too much emphasis is put on machines that make you "comfortable" while you workout. Their "no grunting" rule is absolute ********. It's like a gym where effort is frowned upon.

Needless to say, you can still get results at a gym like Planet Fitness. My guest trip with my wife where all there was to do was a few machines, a **** ton of treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and garbage music like Justin Bieber playing the whole time-- Not to mention the mass of 13 years olds!!! No thanks.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Planet Fitness is a joke. But business-wise, they're geniuses. There is more money in people who want to feel better mentally (by going to a gym and not really doing a whole lot) than a few people who go religiously, are in great shape, but "intimidate" the fat people.

My wife goes to Planet Fitness, but never comes home sweaty... I went with her once and it was just.... lame? No free weights other than some dumb bells. No bench press. No squat racks... just those freaking smith machines and a leg press.

Too much emphasis is put on machines that make you "comfortable" while you workout. Their "no grunting" rule is absolute ********. It's like a gym where effort is frowned upon.

Needless to say, you can still get results at a gym like Planet Fitness. My guest trip with my wife where all there was to do was a few machines, a **** ton of treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and garbage music like Justin Bieber playing the whole time-- Not to mention the mass of 13 years olds!!! No thanks.

Just canceled my membership to PF and for what it was it was worth it. It's a $10/month gym that gave me access to Treadmillsduring the winter/short day light months and it was easy to get to it during my lunch break from work. I've only canceled because things at work have disrupted my routine.

It's not meant to attract folks who would use free weights. It's part of their "No Intimidation" policy. Let's just call it a beginner's gym.

 

[Sugarbug]

Just canceled my membership to PF and for what it was it was worth it. It's a $10/month gym that gave me access to Treadmillsduring the winter/short day light months and it was easy to get to it during my lunch break from work. I've only canceled because things at work have disrupted my routine.

It's not meant to attract folks who would use free weights. It's part of their "No Intimidation" policy. Let's just call it a beginner's gym.

I suppose I don't understand why that intimidates others. I've struggled with being overweight at various points during my life (such as now). I'm not intimidated by people in better shape than I am. If anything it motivates me.

Something to be said for convenience, though.

 

[sandman7925]

I suppose I don't understand why that intimidates others. I've struggled with being overweight at various points during my life (such as now). I'm not intimidated by people in better shape than I am. If anything it motivates me.

Something to be said for convenience, though.

I agree. Especially if I see a chick deadlift more than me. That will motivate you.

 

[Sugarbug]

I agree. Especially if I see a chick deadlift more than me. That will motivate you.

Or squat... I watch them carefully just to see how much they're squatting. It takes a while because I count very carefully... Definitely not checking them out... Definitely not.

 

[kcinnick]

Just canceled my membership to PF and for what it was it was worth it. It's a $10/month gym that gave me access to Treadmillsduring the winter/short day light months and it was easy to get to it during my lunch break from work. I've only canceled because things at work have disrupted my routine.

It's not meant to attract folks who would use free weights. It's part of their "No Intimidation" policy. Let's just call it a beginner's gym.

Wait a second, you can't use free weights at PF? I am sure they would be pissed when I drop a Clean and Jerk or Snatch from above my head. I don't know how you can have effective strength programming without free weights, body weight exorcises are great, but can only go so far.

 

[CrkdLtr]

Wait a second, you can't use free weights at PF? I am sure they would be pissed when I drop a Clean and Jerk or Snatch from above my head. I don't know how you can have effective strength programming without free weights, body weight exorcises are great, but can only go so far.

I think the one in Baton Rouge, on Florida, has free weights but they have this thing called a "Lunk Alarm". Basically an alarm goes off for any one grunting, as part of their "No Intimidation" policy. Search YouTube for Lunk Alarm.

 

[Bigpappa]

Hang in there best of luck. You can do it one day at a time.

 

[olivs260]

I think the one in Baton Rouge, on Florida, has free weights but they have this thing called a "Lunk Alarm". Basically an alarm goes off for any one grunting, as part of their "No Intimidation" policy. Search YouTube for Lunk Alarm.

God forbid someone would exert themselves when working out.

 

[Sugarbug]

God forbid someone would exert themselves when working out.

Apparently it reduces their patrons to tears and uncontrollable vomiting.

Though the vomiting would probably help with reaching weight loss goals.