Comments on: This thing called “the gym” http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:56:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 4 Days of #reverb10 — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-5881 4 Days of #reverb10 — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:21:10 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-5881 [...] I asked for help with the gym. With the trainer. And all it took was that one moment of strength on May 29 of going to the gym that has lead to nearly 7 months of continual [...] [...] I asked for help with the gym. With the trainer. And all it took was that one moment of strength on May 29 of going to the gym that has lead to nearly 7 months of continual [...]

]]> By: Exhausted — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-2383 Exhausted — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:02:01 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-2383 [...] I started this whole “working out” thing, my energy levels have been pretty good. I didn’t know how I was going to fit another 5 hours [...] [...] I started this whole “working out” thing, my energy levels have been pretty good. I didn’t know how I was going to fit another 5 hours [...]

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-2203 skinnyemmie Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:47:46 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-2203 Awesome! Zumba is so fun! Awesome! Zumba is so fun!

]]> By: Jenni http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-2202 Jenni Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:34:29 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-2202 Hey Emmie, didn't watch the first video but saw the Zumba video and you totally inspired me.... I just googled to see if they have any classes near me, and they do! So I've set my facebook profile to see if any ladies want to join me on my venture. Hurrah! Hey Emmie, didn't watch the first video but saw the Zumba video and you totally inspired me…. I just googled to see if they have any classes near me, and they do! So I've set my facebook profile to see if any ladies want to join me on my venture. Hurrah!

]]> By: Let ME do ME! — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 Let ME do ME! — Skinny Emmie Weight Loss Blog Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:18:44 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1873 [...] was really tired today for some reason. No exercise yesterday, so planned on going to the gym today for sure. Was tempted to stay home and cuddle with my not-so-little-dog and go to sleep [...] [...] was really tired today for some reason. No exercise yesterday, so planned on going to the gym today for sure. Was tempted to stay home and cuddle with my not-so-little-dog and go to sleep [...]

]]> By: Fattie Gets Fit — Skinny Emmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1838 Fattie Gets Fit — Skinny Emmie Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:38:55 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1838 [...] clothes, to a head held higher. In the end, it’s all about being FIT. This past week I joined a gym. I have a trainer. I did Zumba and swam 700 meters in the pool and posted videos about it (in my [...] [...] clothes, to a head held higher. In the end, it’s all about being FIT. This past week I joined a gym. I have a trainer. I did Zumba and swam 700 meters in the pool and posted videos about it (in my [...]

]]> By: No More Biggest Loser — Skinny Emmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1786 No More Biggest Loser — Skinny Emmie Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:30:36 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1786 [...] been a week since I’ve had my gym membership. I’ve gone 4 times: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call it endorphins or whatever, but something about this weight loss [...] [...] been a week since I’ve had my gym membership. I’ve gone 4 times: Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Call it endorphins or whatever, but something about this weight loss [...]

]]> By: Exercise Ramblings — Skinny Emmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1746 Exercise Ramblings — Skinny Emmie Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:46:46 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1746 [...] talk about this exercise thing. Saturday I did Zumba. Sunday I swam. Monday was off. Today I did Zumba again.  (Note to self: don’t eat right [...] [...] talk about this exercise thing. Saturday I did Zumba. Sunday I swam. Monday was off. Today I did Zumba again.  (Note to self: don’t eat right [...]

]]> By: Noel http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1738 Noel Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:46:42 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1738 Yay way to go! I have been running and using my elliptical. I am hoping to join back up with a gym after my Half Marathon this weekend. Yay way to go! I have been running and using my elliptical. I am hoping to join back up with a gym after my Half Marathon this weekend.

]]> By: Sarah7500 http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1713 Sarah7500 Mon, 31 May 2010 03:16:55 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1713 Yes, I'm definitely going to join. Along with my husband (who refuses to work out, but says he'll come with me for moral support when he's home...he's a truck driver) and my three kiddos. I even picked up the swim schedule for the classes, and they have them at 9:30 (which I can't do, I'm working) and 6pm. And after the swim, they have Zumba. They also have Pilates and Yoga, which is all included in the price of the yearly membership. I can't make every single class of course, but I'm hoping there is enough to keep me and all three kids occupied. My 14 year old daughter really wants the Yoga. My 13 year old son says he's ready to "trade my moobs for pecs" and my little one says he just wants to get taller. (ummmm, ok.) Family health project, on it's way! Yes, I'm definitely going to join. Along with my husband (who refuses to work out, but says he'll come with me for moral support when he's home…he's a truck driver) and my three kiddos. I even picked up the swim schedule for the classes, and they have them at 9:30 (which I can't do, I'm working) and 6pm. And after the swim, they have Zumba. They also have Pilates and Yoga, which is all included in the price of the yearly membership. I can't make every single class of course, but I'm hoping there is enough to keep me and all three kids occupied. My 14 year old daughter really wants the Yoga. My 13 year old son says he's ready to “trade my moobs for pecs” and my little one says he just wants to get taller. (ummmm, ok.) Family health project, on it's way!

]]> By: Swimming for Weight Loss — Skinny Emmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1712 Swimming for Weight Loss — Skinny Emmie Sun, 30 May 2010 21:59:10 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1712 [...] out what I did today! I actually went to the gym AGAIN. After yesterday, I thought I would be mega-sore and tired, but I felt pretty good. What is Memorial Day weekend [...] [...] out what I did today! I actually went to the gym AGAIN. After yesterday, I thought I would be mega-sore and tired, but I felt pretty good. What is Memorial Day weekend [...]

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1711 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:51:33 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1711 Wow, a 24 to an 18? That's amazing! Thanks for reading (I'm a fan of your blog) and for the encouragement. I hope I can get to where I start craving the gym- that would really be a bigger triumph than the weight loss in some respects. Wow, a 24 to an 18? That's amazing! Thanks for reading (I'm a fan of your blog) and for the encouragement. I hope I can get to where I start craving the gym- that would really be a bigger triumph than the weight loss in some respects.

]]> By: Tee http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1709 Tee Sun, 30 May 2010 19:38:25 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1709 Hey Emmie! I've been following along (quietly!) for a few months, but had to chime in now because I've just spent the last five months on that very same road -- getting reacquainted with the gym and the idea of working out, taking classes like Zumba, etc. I started out at a size 24 and just slipped into an 18 this month. <br><br>So I wanted to encourage you, because it definitely does make a big difference! Like Brandess said, if you go enough, you start craving being at the gym, and then it's ON. Can't wait to hear how it goes! Hey Emmie! I've been following along (quietly!) for a few months, but had to chime in now because I've just spent the last five months on that very same road — getting reacquainted with the gym and the idea of working out, taking classes like Zumba, etc. I started out at a size 24 and just slipped into an 18 this month.

So I wanted to encourage you, because it definitely does make a big difference! Like Brandess said, if you go enough, you start craving being at the gym, and then it's ON. Can't wait to hear how it goes!

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1710 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:32:23 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1710 At one point I looked at everyone else in the class and thought "i might be the biggest one here (by far), but at least I have some sort of rhythm!" Not that I was judging some of the less coordinated people, but it gave me "permission" to stop stressing out over it so much. At one point I looked at everyone else in the class and thought “i might be the biggest one here (by far), but at least I have some sort of rhythm!” Not that I was judging some of the less coordinated people, but it gave me “permission” to stop stressing out over it so much.

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1707 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:30:24 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1707 Thanks for the encouragement Candy! My minimum is going to be 3x a week, with a goal of 4x a week. You have permission to nag me if I don't do it! Thanks for the encouragement Candy! My minimum is going to be 3x a week, with a goal of 4x a week. You have permission to nag me if I don't do it!

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1708 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:29:36 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1708 Thanks Chris! Thanks Chris!

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1706 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:28:40 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1706 That's awesome! Are you joining? I think it's great we're all doing this at the same time- it gives us all a way to connect and encourage each other, and kick each others butts if we start to slack! That's awesome! Are you joining? I think it's great we're all doing this at the same time- it gives us all a way to connect and encourage each other, and kick each others butts if we start to slack!

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:27:37 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1705 Thanks Sarah! These classes are EVERYWHERE. You can check out the Zumba website for a class finder. <a href="http://search.zumba.com/en/classes/international" rel="nofollow">http://search.zumba.com/en/classes/international</a> Thanks Sarah! These classes are EVERYWHERE. You can check out the Zumba website for a class finder. http://search.zumba.com/en/classes/international

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1704 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 19:24:46 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1704 I hope I start craving going to the gym, that'd be fantastic! I hope I start craving going to the gym, that'd be fantastic!

]]> By: Brandess http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 Brandess Sun, 30 May 2010 16:17:39 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1703 So proud of you Emmie! And yes it IS a big effing deal! I know its sounds strange, but after a while you may actually start to crave going to the gym....I know its my decompression time from craziness in life. Fantastic job! So proud of you Emmie! And yes it IS a big effing deal! I know its sounds strange, but after a while you may actually start to crave going to the gym….I know its my decompression time from craziness in life. Fantastic job!

]]> By: Sarah Cairncross http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1702 Sarah Cairncross Sun, 30 May 2010 12:54:08 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1702 These classes look great fun Emmie, great choice! I'd love to try this even though I would be completely uncoordinated *lol*.. will take a look out for them in the UK. Thanks for your inspiring blog :) Sarah. These classes look great fun Emmie, great choice! I'd love to try this even though I would be completely uncoordinated *lol*.. will take a look out for them in the UK. Thanks for your inspiring blog :) Sarah.

]]> By: Sarah7500 http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Sarah7500 Sun, 30 May 2010 08:05:14 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1701 I actually went to the Y today to get information to sign up. How funny that we're all doing this at the same time~ I actually went to the Y today to get information to sign up. How funny that we're all doing this at the same time~

]]> By: Waist Whittler http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1700 Waist Whittler Sun, 30 May 2010 07:54:49 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1700 Today was my first day going to a gym...ever! And I went to a Zumba class! Like you, I tried it before and loved it, so I knew I had to do it again! I was so nervous, too, and I wondered if anyone was looking at me! After a while, though, I just stopped worrying about everyone else and enjoyed the music. It's so ironic reading this, because how you felt is EXACTLY how I felt, lol! I can't wait to go back! Today was my first day going to a gym…ever! And I went to a Zumba class! Like you, I tried it before and loved it, so I knew I had to do it again! I was so nervous, too, and I wondered if anyone was looking at me! After a while, though, I just stopped worrying about everyone else and enjoyed the music. It's so ironic reading this, because how you felt is EXACTLY how I felt, lol! I can't wait to go back!

]]> By: Candy Morgan http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1699 Candy Morgan Sun, 30 May 2010 07:17:03 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1699 So great that you went to the gym!!!!Congratulations!!! I try and go 3-4 times a week and some days it is a real effort but I always feel better when I go!!!! So great that you went to the gym!!!!Congratulations!!! I try and go 3-4 times a week and some days it is a real effort but I always feel better when I go!!!!

]]> By: Chris Pugh http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1697 Chris Pugh Sun, 30 May 2010 07:06:11 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1697 Congrats on making through day one at the gym. I'm glad you had a good time. It's cool to see you in video also :) Take care! Congrats on making through day one at the gym. I'm glad you had a good time. It's cool to see you in video also :) Take care!

]]> By: skinnyemmie http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1696 skinnyemmie Sun, 30 May 2010 07:03:20 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1696 LOL. I know I'm going to get a bunch of people going "big effing deal! I go to the gym every day!" LOL. I know I'm going to get a bunch of people going “big effing deal! I go to the gym every day!”

]]> By: CurvyJones http://skinnyemmie.com/2010/05/this-thing-called-the-gym/comment-page-1/#comment-1695 CurvyJones Sun, 30 May 2010 07:01:00 +0000 http://skinnyemmie.com/?p=1349#comment-1695 *clap* YAYYYY! *clap* YAYYYY!

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