Help Emmie Get Skinny!

Hello Emmie, I’ve been an RSS reader for a while, this is my first time commenting I’m in a similar situation as you, I think, but have recently joined a gym and have been having a hard time pushing myself (mentally) at the gym. When I’m there I’m in a constant state of worry about what the other people are thinking about me. It’s really hard to get a good workout in when all I want to do is leave.

I’d be willing to be an internet Fat Buddy if this gets off to the ground. I’ve been following a few trainers on twitter lately, I can check to see if any of them might be interested in stopping by to give some advice or whatever. Anyhow, good luck and I’ll be sure to check in soon.
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I’m really proud of you for posting this!!! You can do it!

I’ll be your “fat buddy!” My husband and I have been doing South Beach (mostly) since August and P90X (kinda regularly) since October. We’ve hit a real dry spell in regard to motivation. Hopefully we’ll get back into our workout routine soon, but it’s been hard. Maybe we can be mutually motivating and work toward our goals! Good luck!

I’m open for whatever, I’m doing my own reaching out and trying to find other people to communicate with because I really want to kick this this extra person I’m carrying around to the curb. I’m really interested in Kettlebells, Boxing and maybe Spinning. One major problem I have is that I live in a pretty small town, the gym doesn’t have Kettlebells or Spinning bikes for instance, so I’m looking at purchasing some Kettlebells as soon as I can afford them.

I also have a lot of emotional baggage I’m trying to deal with, I’m pretty shy and quiet and introverted, which makes navigating through all of this even more complicated.
.-= Chris Pugh´s last blog ..I’m the Fat Guy at the Gym =-.

I’m finally de-lurking to say I want to be a fat buddy!! Great idea.

My best advice for pilates is to get the Beginning Mat Workout from Gaiam, featuring Ana Caban. She explains everything really well and there is someone there with her doing all of the modified moves. It lets you do what you can do and you eventually gain the strength and flexibility to do more and more.

i’d love to be a fat buddy!!! i use a lot of the same excuses for not working out.

i think this is a great idea, i hope you get a sponsor!!
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Try belly dancing! Yes you can do it, especially if a big girl like me can do it, and do it well. lol I’ve had a really great teacher who believes that no matter what size you can be beautiful and dance. Unfortunately time & money keeps me out of class right now but she has dvds to keep me company. You can see clips of her dvds on youtube, I think under mediaamor or amira mor.

Oh and if you try boxing, make sure you get a really good trainer who has experience with working with larger people. My trainer, while well intentioned pushed me too hard and I strained my shoulder and could barely move it for months (and it was darn painful too!).

Hi, Emmie!

YOU GO GIRL, and take me with you.. please. I’m a fat girl who has lost and gained a million times. Currently, I am on the verge of waddling. I know that regular/hardcore exercise is key for me to lose/maintain a healthful/positive ME. I’m tired of being down on myself and hating to look in the mirror.

Suffice it to say, I’m inspired by your posts, and your “never give up” philosophy. You are definitely inspiring me to move in the right direction.

Go for it Emmie! I’ve got the opposite problem – I never have trouble keeping up with exercise but I suck with food. I seriously think you’ve got 70% of the battle won on that front.

I’m a runner and a regular Pure Barre follower. The classes are kind of expensive but I use the DVD, and studio time when I can to keep my form in shape. Our Lexington PB studio is wonderful – the instructors and women that attend are very friendly, open and encouraging – they want you to succeed. If you would ever like to attend a session with someone you know, drop me a line and I’ll be more than happy to go with. Otherwise I’ll just keep cheering from the sidelines.

I love dance classes – I had an awesome pole dancing instructor who taught me to do what I could and then work around the difficult moves (eg, the inverted holds, lol). I’ve done belly dancing and hip hop and Latin and Hawaiian; and I still want to try jive. Despite doing this in the dance studios, I just can’t work up the nerve to go to the gym – too self-conscious, too much pressure, not enough time. Frankly, I worry that I wouldn’t have the stick-to-itness that would justify spending the money. I walk my dogs for an hour a day but I know a big issue for me is simply that I don’t move enough. So, I bought a Wii Fit a couple weeks ago and I am loving it! There is a weight restriction on the box, but that is a software issue that can be worked around; the board itself can handle up to 650lb. I love that I can do it whenever I have time, and that I’m at home (I feel guilty enough leaving my dogs for 8-9 hours a day while I’m at work). It’s a fun way to get me moving and the moderate physical activity will hopefully help me to get my weight down (4lb so far!). It will probably never get me toned enough to do those inverted holds, but it’s a start. More than anything I need a way to work exercise into my days.

Good luck to you Emmie!

Hi, Emmie, a friend directed me to your blog ’cause he knows I teach group fitness classes. I teach a lot of the higher-intensity classes at Urban Active Palumbo (cardio kickboxing, triple fit, jump & jab, Turbo Kick. I also teach/taught other things including water aerobics, Power Playt, and TRX). I can tell you that Turbo Kick is the most fun and most intense group fitness class you can possible take and I highly recommend it to get in shape. It’s a dancier style of kickboxing choreographed to really high-energy and fun music.

I can get you some guest passes to the gym, but I’m just a contracted instructor at Urban Active so I can’t offer you a free gym membership. But I thought I’d throw the suggestion out there if you wanted to try it out/approach them yourself.
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Hi Emmie, I found your blog through Twitter and am really proud that you are willing to do this publicly! Although I am not a fitness professional, I have lost 25lbs by just going to the gym, taking a spin class and not caring. I know it's easier said then done, but I believe that if you have the power to want to do it, then you have the power to do it. Maybe start off low key by listening to music and just dancing around your house/bedroom like you don't have a care in the world! You'll feel like a free spirit! I believe you can do this. If you set your heart to it, it'll get done! I consider myself a gym rat and am willing to be your internet “fat buddy” if you want. You can do this, I know you can!

have you ever tried Turbo Jam? I love it and my friend Sarah aka (@strych on twitter) has lost almost 35 lbs over the past 5 months…its so fun and even better it goes by really fast…now in all honesty I do sell it its a home DVD…but whatever I love it and think its very doable for all fitness levels…Chalene Johnson is so motivating and inspiring…I dont know what kind of instructor you like but I find her to be very special and someone who celebrates ever effort (as long as you make one) like dont worry even mistakes burn calories

I saw that you have taught and tried kickboxing,..its sorta like that…anyway just thought I would throw it out there!