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Friday, Apr 9 2010 - Arms of steel...
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I'm a long way off from having arms of steel. But I reminded myself for two hours today when I was in a local gym (Planet Fitness) with a co-worker who invited me to come work out with him that all of these people here around me started out exactly where I am at right now. My limit may of only been lifting 15 lbs weights on a bar a few reps at a time, but it certainly woke my arms up.
They claim Planet Fitness is the judgment free zone, and that may be so, but it still doesn't stop anxiety from being a 388 Lbs fat guy who hasn't been in a gym since 17 years old, who's never lifted free weights, who struggled to lift almost the lowest size weight on a bar. But I just kept saying to myself that all of these people use to be where I was once (referring to the amount of weight they could lift).
I spent a good 2 hours in the gym today, and we worked in sets, using the bench press, then curls, then hand dumbbells, for about 70 minutes alternating between those, and then worked on some machines. It was a good work out, I broke a sweat but didn't over strain myself and by the time I got in the car my left arm was so weak, it was about useless. After sleeping I have a bit more motion with it. The soreness hasn't really set in yet but I'm sure it will by tomorrow. We're going to pick back up on Monday when he comes back to work. Got to keep stretching my body to help with the soreness.
We both get off at 7am in the morning so it's easy for us to drive over straight from work and then get a work out and me go to bed. I haven't been posting much, don't seem to have time, but for the people who read, I'm still logging, still staying in target, and still losing weight. My weigh-in was no loss this week but ever since that weigh-in on Monday I lost a 1 lbs so I'm at 388 actually. I'm waiting to log it on next weigh-in on Monday.
They claim Planet Fitness is the judgment free zone, and that may be so, but it still doesn't stop anxiety from being a 388 Lbs fat guy who hasn't been in a gym since 17 years old, who's never lifted free weights, who struggled to lift almost the lowest size weight on a bar. But I just kept saying to myself that all of these people use to be where I was once (referring to the amount of weight they could lift).
I spent a good 2 hours in the gym today, and we worked in sets, using the bench press, then curls, then hand dumbbells, for about 70 minutes alternating between those, and then worked on some machines. It was a good work out, I broke a sweat but didn't over strain myself and by the time I got in the car my left arm was so weak, it was about useless. After sleeping I have a bit more motion with it. The soreness hasn't really set in yet but I'm sure it will by tomorrow. We're going to pick back up on Monday when he comes back to work. Got to keep stretching my body to help with the soreness.
We both get off at 7am in the morning so it's easy for us to drive over straight from work and then get a work out and me go to bed. I haven't been posting much, don't seem to have time, but for the people who read, I'm still logging, still staying in target, and still losing weight. My weigh-in was no loss this week but ever since that weigh-in on Monday I lost a 1 lbs so I'm at 388 actually. I'm waiting to log it on next weigh-in on Monday.
9 comments so far.
9.
a decade ago
I'm happy that you are using such a smart mind set. It can be daunting going to the gym. When I was 70lbs. heavier than I am now I would feel similarly. That was because the uber skinny b!tches were there judging the hell out of everyone who walked into the cardio room. It was embarrassing but I eventually got over it and lost the weight. We all have a starting point.
by RAINCLOUDCHICK
8.
a decade ago
Yup... Soreness has been slowly going away, arms still a little sore but only have using them some. gym partner checked on me last night and wanted to know if I'd be ready by Tuesday. So back to the weights on Tuesday. I lost 4 lbs this week. Been a while since I've seen a number that high. Was 389 last Monday, and 15 min ago I weighed in at 385.
;)
Minha that's so sweet of you to say. I'm never too far away from this place. facebook takes up a lot of my online time it seems.
by NEXUSNRG
7.
a decade ago
Good for you... I think you will love the gym! At my highest weight I still got my bum into the gym and I am glad I did... We all come in different shapes and sizes so as long as I feel comfortable enough at the gym I go and I try to just focus on me. The only thing I find that I still can't do is a group workout. I like to do my tapes at home alone
:)
Just remember when you are sore it's a good thing and it will go away!
Keep up the great work! You are doing amazing!
by MRSDSB
6.
a decade ago
Jimmy!!! I am glad you are back... We have missed you!
:wave1:
by MINHA2010
5.
a decade ago
I certainly didn't experience any of that, if any one was doing the staring it was me, but I tried not to stare at all those hot chicks. There was plenty of machines too. Arms are very sore today but not as bad as the first day. I go back on Monday, hopefully I'll have full motion without much pain (hoping).
I have absolutely no fear being there, but like with everything else, I don't like to go alone, like movies or the mall or something, I'm just not into doing that by myself, so having a partner with me to motivate and spot is the ticket. Otherwise I probably wouldn't go.
Tara I can't wait either, its a long long road ahead of me but I'm not going to get there unless I do something about it. Hey Patti thanks for the wave.. I'm drinking as much water as I can.
by NEXUSNRG
4.
a decade ago
P.S. Glad to see you post!!!! Missed you!
by ANIMOSUS777
3.
a decade ago
It's a fisrt step and you are brave for doing it! Think about how many people just like you are too scared to do this... Bravo! I know I was really scared the first time I went to a gym... at that time I was 325. There was a guy that was a little bigger then me walking around, but no one was staring at him.... just at me. It was scary.
=D I know they need them too but gah! I got over it quickly once I remembered that I was one of those people too. Newbie.
It was in January and I realized after talking to the bigger guy that people stared at him too. The members figured he was just the January new years resolution person that would be gone in 3 months. He had been there for a year. No one pays him any attention. He told me that they look at EVERYONE that comes in during the month of January, not just me.
A year later, I was working out the next January and I myself found myself staring at the new members. Funny thing is that now I realize why they stare. They are hogging up the machines.
by ANIMOSUS777
2.
a decade ago
Walking through the doors of a gym is such a big step. Some day dude, you're gonna be working out like a mad man and some guy's gonna walk in for the first time just like you did today.
I can't wait for you to see him and remember all the hard work you've put into this journey.
So proud of you!
~ Tara
by PRNCSSGRL
1.
a decade ago
388 -
by PATTIXOXO