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Post by melanieg on Aug 9, 2014 23:54:54 GMT
One of the girls at work and I used to go to the gym 2-3x a week, but lately she has been coming up with excuses more often than not. She is the one that said we had to block Tues and Thur evenings and get there after work. She is the one that talked me into trying a class on Thurs evenings. Lately she has been making appointments and just not feeling like going.
I need to get serious and back into the routine of working out regularly. I told her this and she said "so do I but I'm not going to worry or stress about it..." ummmm ok I guess I will stop asking if we are going to the gym together lol
My gym has a facebook message. I am thinking of posting a request for a workout friend to meet at the gym with 2-3x a week. Someone to be accountable to. I am really good at going when I have a plan to meet someone. I am not a class taker (I'm not good in a group setting) so that schedule is wasted on me lol We wouldn't have to do the same workout...its more to get me there and not let me cave into excuses.
Is that weird? I keep flipflopping about it. I know you guys will honestly tell me  |
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Aug 10, 2014 0:37:58 GMT
It's not weird to look for a workout buddy. Accountability in any form is a really good strategy for weight loss, exercise, etc.
I don't know if I'd look for a friend through FB, but I don't do FB anyhow. (Maybe ask the trainers if they know someone who might be a good buddy for you and who is also looking?)
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Post by turangaleela on Aug 10, 2014 0:48:17 GMT
Not weird at all! I'd love to find somebody myself.
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Post by sillyrabbit on Aug 10, 2014 1:21:59 GMT
Not weird at all. Some people prefer to work out alone and others prefer to work out with a partner. Both are just fine.
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Post by melanieg on Aug 10, 2014 3:40:58 GMT
Thanks! Im glad it doesn't sound weird.
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Post by Mary Kay Lady on Aug 10, 2014 4:27:33 GMT
I don't think it sounds odd or strange at all. Instead, I think it's a very good idea. Someone who goes there may be in a similar situation and need/want an accountability buddy. Who knows? You might meet a new BFF.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 10, 2014 4:35:14 GMT
Not odd at all. I needed the same thing, for the same reasons. I would never flake on someone else but if it's just me, it's easy to turn the alarm off at 4:30 a.m. and go back to sleep. Now my DH goes to bootcamp with me. Much harder to cheat, but exactly what I need. Hoping you find someone!!
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Post by PEArfect on Aug 10, 2014 6:37:08 GMT
I don't think it's strange at all. Whatever works best for you!
My husband and I went to the gym together 3 times a week, and I went once or twice a week by myself. We made it a 'date' and held each other accountable. I've only been going once or twice a week since he passed away in February. I need to get back into a routine. Maybe work out a schedule to go with a friend so I'm held accountable.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2014 6:44:27 GMT
My gym buddy isn't feeling it either. I just go on my own and do my own thing. i have only seen 2 women who were gym buddies. A couple of ladies from my mosque come to yoga and we have a visit after that.
I skipped Friday and Saturday so I have to go tomorrow!
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Post by evnimom on Aug 10, 2014 15:56:20 GMT
My original gym buddy bailed on me when she got a job. I saw an old acquaintance at the gym and made her my new gym buddy but she ended up bailing on me too. I still see her once in a while but she's having home trouble. I just go on my own and I found I work out better without someone there with me. Hope it works out for you and good luck.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Aug 10, 2014 16:01:43 GMT
When I was able to afford my gym I went with a girl. She stopped going but I kept it up then had to stop for money reasons. I liked being alone honestly because I felt I got more done.
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Post by melanieg on Aug 10, 2014 20:38:57 GMT
Im not worried about my work out once I get there. I have a plan from my trainer with who I meet with 1x a week. I know what to do for warm up, weights, abs, cool down...its the getting there I have issues with. I can have it on the calendar. I can have it in my phone. I can have a plan, but if it is on my own I usually jam out. With someone there Im hoping it kicks me in the butt to get me going.
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Post by anniefb on Aug 10, 2014 21:39:18 GMT
Not weird at all. You gotta do what works for you. I joined a running group so I'd have some company and accountability for doing long runs.
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