i have a 3 month membership to gold's gym

D. · 06-08-2003, 01:55 AM

i need to get in shape for the army (which is less than 3 months away) and it costed $160 for 3 months. i get a trainer and all that.

anyone have any experience with gyms? horror stories? ect?

that is all. *eats cake*

ammy · 06-08-2003, 01:57 AM

gyms rock.

uhmm.. yeah.

D. · 06-08-2003, 01:58 AM

will the meatheads beat me up and give me wedgies?

shaniqua · 06-08-2003, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by David
*eats cake*

getting into shape is more than just working out, luv.

cap'n jazz · 06-08-2003, 11:23 AM

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Originally posted by David
it costed $160

ammy · 06-08-2003, 01:29 PM

no, gyms aren't evil like people say they are. unless you're in like holywood or something, I could see that being evil..

D. · 06-08-2003, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by shaunna

getting into shape is more than just working out, luv.

i don't want to give up my chocolate shakes, though.

shaniqua · 06-08-2003, 02:12 PM

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Originally posted by David

i don't want to give up my chocolate shakes, though.

how about choclate shakes in moderation.

Krafty · 06-08-2003, 02:15 PM

I've never paid for gym access, but the hospital where I work at has an employee gym and in Charleston, SC, there was a gym that gave free membership to all AmeriCorps workers. I love the elliptical machine

D. · 06-08-2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by shaunna

how about choclate shakes in moderation.

depends on what's moderation!

and eventually, i'm going to have to stop smoking. ugh. one of these days. ugh. the thought kills me!

crescentfresh · 06-08-2003, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by Krafty
I love the elliptical machine

Me too, I do about 1/2 an hour on that on the highest setting, and the stationary bike for another 1/2 hour on a moderate setting. Burns a looooot of calroies and it does a little bit of toning.

Hmm, I just suggest not forgetting about lifting weights along with cardio. But I'm sure your trainer will tell you that.

DeviousJ · 06-08-2003, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by David

i don't want to give up my chocolate shakes, though.

Get those protein shake things. I know people who are into the whole bodybuilding thing and they're constantly mixing up chocolate milk drinks

Toby · 06-08-2003, 02:53 PM

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Originally posted by DeviousJ

Get those protein shake things. I know people who are into the whole bodybuilding thing and they're constantly mixing up chocolate milk drinks

ugh my roomate has cases of those stacked in the dining room

Krafty · 06-08-2003, 03:09 PM

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Originally posted by crescentfresh

Me too, I do about 1/2 an hour on that on the highest setting, and the stationary bike for another 1/2 hour on a moderate setting. Burns a looooot of calroies and it does a little bit of toning.

Ha! I do 25 minutes of that on the lowest setting. That about all I can ever do. But I very very rarely work out.

D. · 06-08-2003, 03:12 PM

does the slimfast diet (slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner) actually work?

i've been trying it for the last 3 days and i can't really tell yet.

Krafty · 06-08-2003, 03:29 PM

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Originally posted by David
does the slimfast diet (slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner) actually work?

i've been trying it for the last 3 days and i can't really tell yet.

Uhh, I think you have to wait a bit longer than three days to notice a difference. But those things never made sense to me anyway. Even if they do work, it seems much more maintable and healthier to just start eating healthier and smaller portions.

ammy · 06-08-2003, 03:53 PM

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Originally posted by Krafty

Ha! I do 25 minutes of that on the lowest setting. That about all I can ever do. But I very very rarely work out.

favorite machine. I do 40 mins on a monderate setting. that's about all i can handle most days. I also use handweights because our elliptical doesn't have the hand pully things some do..

ammy · 06-08-2003, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by David
does the slimfast diet (slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner) actually work?

i've been trying it for the last 3 days and i can't really tell yet.

it does work, but you really have to eat so much less, it's terrible..

i've been on the weight watchers points thing for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs already.. it really works, esp if you work out as well. (and you don't starve) i have all the info you need to do it, if you want.

Geek USA · 06-08-2003, 04:00 PM

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Originally posted by cap'n jazz

was that because he said costed? or was it because of the price??

mpp · 06-09-2003, 09:56 AM

reduce your calorie intake by 1/2 and then exercise hard for at least an hour every day and you will lose weight

impossible not to

you can eat anything you want, just in moderation...like one bite on a quarter pounder instead of the whole thing with large fries and a supersize hi-c

Krafty · 06-10-2003, 12:51 PM

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Originally posted by Ammy

favorite machine. I do 40 mins on a monderate setting. that's about all i can handle most days. I also use handweights because our elliptical doesn't have the hand pully things some do..

I just did 40 minutes on moderate setting. Wahoo! It's amazing how quickly I progress when I workout on at least a semi-regular basis.

guz · 06-10-2003, 12:57 PM

i don't see the point in joining a gym, at least out here.

i run for an hour once a week....play soccer twice a week.....usually rollerblade @ the beach once a week (weather permitting)....and usually get a night of basketball in there somewhere. i just use free weights at home.

i've had a few gym memberships in the past, and it's just not for me. it's easy to give up running, doing the stairmaster, etc. when you're sitting there reading a book. when i skate 10 miles up north along the beach, i can't quit and drive home...i have to skate back. the breeze, the beach and the bikini's all help out, of course.

crescentfresh · 06-10-2003, 12:57 PM

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Originally posted by Ammy

it does work, but you really have to eat so much less, it's terrible..

i've been on the weight watchers points thing for 3 months and have lost 25 lbs already.. it really works, esp if you work out as well. (and you don't starve) i have all the info you need to do it, if you want.

I've heard awesome things about Weight Watchers. I only have a little bit to lose, but I think it is a good idea.

And the SlimFast diet isn't very good, sure, the shakes taste fine. but you'll be starving until dinner.

Nimrod's Son · 06-10-2003, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by David
does the slimfast diet (slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner) actually work?

i've been trying it for the last 3 days and i can't really tell yet.

Give them a WEEK, they take off the weight.

By the way, you're getting ripped off on the gym. The horror story I have is when I quit 24 hr fitness they wouldn't stop wwithdrawing fees from my bank acct. I had to change my acct number in order to get them to stop.

You shouldn't need a personal trainer. Sounds like someone got upsold! For the army all you should worry about it cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory. That is what will give you stamina. Strength will come naturally with it and you will build that anyway in the service.

guz · 06-10-2003, 01:16 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
Give them a WEEK, they take off the weight.

They do work if you stay true to the diet thing, *but* most of the weight you lose in that first week is attributed more to water loss. Typically when you're dieting, and especially when you're doing the Slim-Fast, you're sodium intake is lower than pre-diet...and you carry less water.

D. · 06-10-2003, 03:20 PM

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Originally posted by Nimrod's Son
Give them a WEEK, they take off the weight.

By the way, you're getting ripped off on the gym. The horror story I have is when I quit 24 hr fitness they wouldn't stop wwithdrawing fees from my bank acct. I had to change my acct number in order to get them to stop.

that sounds really bad. luckily, i paid upfront in cash, no bank accounts to worry about.

You shouldn't need a personal trainer. Sounds like someone got upsold! For the army all you should worry about it cardiovascular and cardiorespiratory. That is what will give you stamina. Strength will come naturally with it and you will build that anyway in the service. [/quote]
luckily the trainers don't cost anything extra. he just has me doing a bunch of shit to work out my arms, stomach, and legs. well i guess that's what a workout is. but damn, it's hard. i haven't excercised this much in...ever.

guz · 06-10-2003, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by David
luckily the trainers don't cost anything extra.

wait, you paid $160 just to join the gym for 3 months, and that's it?

ouch.

the last gym i was a member of was in the $250-$300 range for a 2 year membership with no monthly fee's.

D. · 06-10-2003, 03:54 PM

boy do i suck at not paying alot of money for a gym.

06-08-2003, 01:55 AM	#1
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	i have a 3 month membership to gold's gym i need to get in shape for the army (which is less than 3 months away) and it costed $160 for 3 months. i get a trainer and all that. anyone have any experience with gyms? horror stories? ect? that is all. eats cake

06-08-2003, 01:57 AM	#2
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	gyms rock. uhmm.. yeah.

06-08-2003, 01:58 AM	#3
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	will the meatheads beat me up and give me wedgies?

06-08-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
ammy yer mom Posts: 23,180	no, gyms aren't evil like people say they are. unless you're in like holywood or something, I could see that being evil..

06-08-2003, 02:15 PM	#9
Krafty Ownz Location: North Carolina Posts: 525	I've never paid for gym access, but the hospital where I work at has an employee gym and in Charleston, SC, there was a gym that gave free membership to all AmeriCorps workers. I love the elliptical machine

06-08-2003, 03:12 PM	#15
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	does the slimfast diet (slimfast for breakfast and lunch and a sensible dinner) actually work? i've been trying it for the last 3 days and i can't really tell yet.

06-09-2003, 09:56 AM	#20
mpp Minion of Satan Posts: 7,577	reduce your calorie intake by 1/2 and then exercise hard for at least an hour every day and you will lose weight impossible not to you can eat anything you want, just in moderation...like one bite on a quarter pounder instead of the whole thing with large fries and a supersize hi-c

06-10-2003, 12:57 PM	#22
guz El Gringo Mexicano Location: I'd rather just have dome anyway Posts: 8,599	i don't see the point in joining a gym, at least out here. i run for an hour once a week....play soccer twice a week.....usually rollerblade @ the beach once a week (weather permitting)....and usually get a night of basketball in there somewhere. i just use free weights at home. i've had a few gym memberships in the past, and it's just not for me. it's easy to give up running, doing the stairmaster, etc. when you're sitting there reading a book. when i skate 10 miles up north along the beach, i can't quit and drive home...i have to skate back. the breeze, the beach and the bikini's all help out, of course.

06-10-2003, 03:54 PM	#28
D. Consume my pants. Location: Missouri Posts: 36,063	boy do i suck at not paying alot of money for a gym.