Gym Anxiety - is David Lloyd Worth it?

I’m looking to join a gym/pool local to me but have some anxieties about using a gym.

I’m F25 150kg 5ft3. I’ve been obese as long as I can remember and am making some steps to change that now. However, I’ve never joined a gym and don’t know how to use any equipment…not even to turn it on!

I’ve joined gym memberships previously to access pools as I love to swim, but want to start to access the gym as well so I can do some more cardio and weights ideally to help progress weight loss and muscle development.

There are not many gym and pool combos near my home and David Lloyd is the main one relatively close by other than local council leisure centres.

I joined council leisure centres at university but never felt brave enough to enter the gym, partly because it felt like staff were there because they had to be and not bothered in helping customers.

I see David Lloyd advertised as a supportive and all about personal growth etc. Is it the right place to start my journey and are the costs worth it?

Thank you!

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How to stop calorie counting

I've been calorie counting for years at this point. Now, I want to stop, I'm not sure how to go about it. I have a pretty good understanding of the calorie content of most foods, but I’m looking for tips on how to eat intuitively while still maintaining weight loss. Of course, I won’t be eating everything I want but in moderation, also eating healthy but moving away from calorie counting might help reduce my food noise, and I just don’t really want to anymore. Does anyone have any tips on making this transition?

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Should I just accept the plateau? Have faith it will pass?

I've (39F) hit a plateau in my weight loss journey. 4 months into the journey, first plateau. I'm not really sure why or what is the best thing to do keep the weight loss going.

Weight Loss Journey Details: I'm down 25 lbs; losing an average of 1.5 lb/week since October with primarily just a diet/calorie deficit focus. In late November I had a minor laparoscopic surgery that required no weights or running for 6 weeks.

Fitness Journey: In January I started doing more intense cardio 3-5 times a week (20-40 min on bowflex cross trainer at home or interval running outdoors) along with light dumbbell (<10 lb) workouts. I was dropping weight at a rate I was really happy with at this point. The only thing that changed diet/fitness wise is Feb 1 I started going slightly heavier with the weights (50 lbs with barbell/machines or 15-20 lb dumbbells) and weight loss has totally stopped 😫 I weigh in weekly (same day and time) and I've been at 181 lbs since Feb 4.

Diet Details: I've tracked everything I eat in myfitnesspal since October and keep the same general diet: 1100-1400 calories and usually hit really close to my goal of 150g protein/115g carbs/50g fat. Calorie and macro focus has not changed since October. Typically drinking 70-100 ounces water everyday. I don't do cheat days but I sometimes work in a 16-24 hour fast (hoping to avoid a plateau).

According to MFP & Fitbit combined data since January, I average 1300 cals in, 2100 cals out.

Emotionally, I've been so stressed over a career change I can physically feel the anxiety (tense jaw, aching teeth from grinding/clenching, constant knot in my throat and stomach) and I'm losing sleep over it. This is really the biggest change I can identify in my life in the past 3 weeks.

Should I just keep doing what I'm doing and the plateau will pass? Any insight/tips to kickstart the weight loss again would be appreciated.

Thank you!!

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Really struggling with weight loss

Hi everyone, I just turned 25 years old. When I graduated high school I was starting to gain weight from 180 to 195 and back then I was like I’m getting fat I need to lose weight. Tried and failed so many times over the years, always saying this year I’m going to improve, 2020,2021,2022,2023,2024 all went to fn waste. I’m currently at 250 pounds as a 25 year old and 5’11 in height. I absolutely hate my body. But I’m also in a rigorous pharmacy program and the time I had to workout before has diminished to almost nothing since most of the time I’m completing assignments or studying. I can’t stick to a diet I like without always being hungry as hell, I don’t have time to workout, and I’m so scared of making it past 250 pounds. Ideally I wanna get back to 190 pounds or even 200 pounds. I recently started jogging twice a week for 30-35 mins and i actually enjoy it since it’s a quick workout and burns a lot of calories, but I don’t know if that will be enough. I could really use some advice ,instructions, or even inspiration to make it out of 2025 a lower weight instead of increasing weight every year.

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Maintaining weight despite being in a calorie deficit?

Hi guys! Sorry in advance because you probably see this question a lot... I've been on a weight loss journey since new years and so far have lost 5,2kg/11,5lbs. I'm currently on a 500 calorie deficit (since the end of January) though I started with 300. Towards the end of January I maintained my weight, then lost a lot at once when my I got my period a week into February. (Putting this here in case my cycle has anything to do with it...) However ever since then, February 9th, l've maintained my weight despite being in a 500 calorie deficit, tracking my calories meticulously. This makes 12 days of no progress at all. Sure, I might not track accurately all of the time but there is NO WAY I'm off by 600 calories.. right? | have wondered if it has something to do with the fact that I really reduced the amount of sports I do since February, but theoretically a calorie deficit should still show results, shouldn't it? Is my deficit maybe too big? Or are 12 days of maintenance normal during weight loss?

I'm 5'8.5/ 174cm and weigh 171lbs/ 78kg atm. Unless I miscalculated my maintenance is at about 1950, while I currently eat between 1400-1500 a day.

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Strange Motivator for Weight Loss

Hey guys! I gained ~20 lbs since college, but it didn’t really hit me until my recent PCP visit where my blood pressure was high for the first time ever. And I realized that I had been getting tired quicker and running out of breath--just hadnt been feeling like myself.

Anyway, I’ve always had normal blood pressure, so it honestly scared me. It was weird realizing I need to lose weight to fix a health issue, even though my BMI is still “normal.” I guess everyone's body is different and unfortunately hypertension runs in my family. But now I'm motivated to lower my BP, get back into exercise, and feel healthier/more energized again.

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weight loss rewards that are actually motivating & not food centric?

I'm (f27) in my weight loss journey, woo hoo! Making some progress but I respond best to a physical list on the wall that I can check off each day (calendars are my jam 😁). Additionally (cue vague family lore) was never really allowed to ask for things I wanted or needed as a child/young adult. Now that I'm grown with money, I make a point to actually buy myself things, so little rewards aren't super motivating to me because if I can afford it and I've taken care of my savings then I get it.

What's your most motivating weight loss rewards? I was thinking maybe looking at some experience based things rather than material things, but I'd love to hear all of what works for you or what would work for you! Thank you 🩷🩷🩷

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