kristen D.
Finally overcoming GYM fear!!!
Aug 15, 2012
For as long as I can remember now, I've had this overwelming anxiety about the gym. Everytime I've tried to go I'll pull it, palms sweating, heart racing, shortness of breath, and total fear runs through me. It gets so intense that I just turn around and go home. Now that I've decided to prepare for VSG I know I need to get in there, start working out, and get into a healthy routine, be one step ahead of my skin (hopefully!). What worse about this ridiculous fear of the gym is that husband has been more than willing to go with me. Stay with me until I'm comfortable on the machines. I know my anxiety is totally ridiculous. I don't even know anyone where I live so what am I afraid of!? Thanks to the wonderful replies that I got on a post last week on here regarding this situation, especially the one that stated :"it might be destressing, but it's not life threatening". That was EXACTLY what I needed! Tues night, i sucked it up and walked through the doors with my hubby. I went at 730pm so it would be after the "after work rush". You know what? I didn't pass out, the workers were really nice! There were meatheads there but they paid me NO mind at all! Mu husband and I took turns on the machines and then did 10min on the eliptical (which I NEVER thought i would finish but I did!!!) I felt like I was on a high when I left, my body was screaming, but it was alive! I couldn't wait to go back last night! And I did. I'm not totally comfortable yet, but I conquered my fear! I don't exactly like being the "fat sweaty mess" but if I don't start somewhere I'll ever get to the other side! Just wanted to share and hopefully inspire someone else to take that first step into the door! not so bad on the other side!!! I'm going to post on the forum to share my experience as well!!
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Middletown, NY
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32.1
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Surgery
09/25/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 18, 2012
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