my Member Success story for the gym

I first walked through the doors at 24-Hour Fitness having lost 150 lbs. with walking as my only form of exercise. I was terrified of the gym, not really knowing what to expect and under the impression that I’d be the most out-of-shape person in the room. But I sucked it up, joined in late May 2009, and bought three sessions with a personal trainer so that I could start some sort of strength training routine. I had no intention of buying more than those initial three sessions, but here I am, eight months later, working out with Milos at least twice a week.

Working out with a personal trainer has changed my perspective on exercise completely. In Milos, I have a partner who pushes me to go beyond what I think I can do without intimidation or insult. Showing him that I can do whatever he challenges me to pushes me to get to the gym even when we don’t have scheduled sessions. And the whole “I have to pay for it if I don’t show up” gets me there when I’d rather stay in bed. When I’ve had a long day at the office, I know that a trip to the gym calms my frustrations and pumps up my energy level, and is an emotional outlet that is not food-related. In 8 months, I’ve lost about 30 lbs., 10% body fat, and more inches than I could have ever imagined with the help of Milos and 24-Hour Fitness. Watch for me – I’m not giving up my membership any time soon.