Posts by afreela

I totally agree with hotfuss. You have to find the environment your most comfortable in.  For me the YMCA is the best it is close to home, everyone is nice, and everyone just does there own thing.  There is a gym I could use which would be less through work but it is farther away and in the beginning I didn't want to see anyone I worked with because I was like you were very intimidated. I think the gym is like a pair of shoes if they're comfortable then you'll wear them all the time if not they're going to stay in the closet.

As to the best machine after trying the treadmill I jumped on the elliptical and the first time I hated it but gave it another try and now I love it because for me it is lower impact on my knees.

Good luck and remember your doing this for you!

What works to motivate me is measuring myself arms, legs, waist.... because sometimes I can't always see the results in the mirror but to give it a number really helps.