TIFU by joining a gym and immediately regretting it

Submitted by recyclable-trash t3_zyt3xh in tifu

To preface, I have bad anxiety and have seen people in the past for it. I’ve also just recently left my small regional town for the big city and the loneliness and fear struck today.

But today, I decided I’d check out a gym and try it out for the new year. Have a real fitness kick like most do. I checked out a Goodlife nearby and it seemed nice. Went home did more research and signed up. Felt anxious and a bit conscious about money but still ok. I went to check Google maps to figure out the fastest route. Only to find that they half of their ratings are 1 star. I spiral. I try to console myself and be like, most people who like it wouldn’t review it. If I don’t like it after a session I can leave during the trial period. It’s only a grand a year. And on and on and on and on. I start having a fun little anxiety attack. Call my boyfriend, cry a little.

I decided to take a small journey to get some knitting supplies as I’m wanting to pick up the hobby. I start feeling better and just say fuck this, I call up the gym and embarrassingly cancelled my membership. I was shaking but I did it. I feel so much better and less of a big fuck-up. I’ll just continue to work out from home like I always do.

TL:DR Joined a gym, spiraled and panicked, left the gym

37

Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

professionalmeangirl t1_j27qgs1 wrote

proud of you! glad they let you cancel. it's so okay to feel something out, and always okay to change your mind.

38

Relevant-Season1995 t1_j27tvoq wrote

I'm really sorry you spiraled, but glad they let you cancel! Can I ask, what are you anxious about? I used to be very anxious about going to the gym as well but now it's my safe haven. So maybe reddit can help with the concerns you have?

4

freemason777 t1_j27vwwt wrote

I wouldn't pay that much for a gym, but I would recommend going and getting a membership somewhere,it's really nice to expose yourself to people without any pressure to talk outside of like setting up amenities if you want them. The whole time I can go in and out with noise canceling headphones on and not say a word to someone if I like. It's definitely a comfortable place for me now

3

boersc t1_j2854b2 wrote

You're a few days early. Most people join a gym on jan 1st, and regret it on the 2nd. (/s but not entirely)

28

Verbenaplant t1_j288yw3 wrote

Hey if you want to try again have your first few sessions with a personal trainer they will talk through the equipment with you and really are amazing supportive. I am v anxious too!

1

recyclable-trash OP t1_j289bx2 wrote

Replying to Verbenaplant (#1,176,499)

I used to go to a UBX in my old town and that was good because you just followed a circuit and I could get help but mostly keep my earbuds in. But I left because it was too expensive and I started using an app to work out at home. I’m still considering some other options like a Pilates studio nearby to do occasionally with my home stuff, but I definitely am just feeling overwhelmed by everything at the moment

1

xVita18 t1_j28gdi4 wrote

In my country you pay between 20 and 50 bucks per month for a gym membership. I never would pay more :o

3

Nakorite t1_j28h2lp wrote

1 star reviews for a gym mean absolutely nothing. Is the equipment good ? Will you feel motivated to attend the gym? If those questions are yes the star rating is irrelevant.

2

Next_Ad_8693 t1_j2afx8x wrote

This sounds like the opposite of a fuck up. A fuck down? IDK. GOOD FOR YOU

1

ItsJustMeBeinCurious t1_j2b2owb wrote

Planet Fitness has a $99 annual deal each December. If you aren’t familiar with a gym environment this is a fairly painless way to explore.

1

cpsbstmf t1_j2b2ukt wrote

A grand? Geez. That's too much imo

1

AshenOne78 t1_j2bhyv7 wrote

You probably don’t need to spend a grand a year on a gym membership. Think about what exercises do you want to do. If you want to lift weights for example, do you want to use free weights or machines? If it’s the former, you can probably find a cheaper gym that has everything you need, if it’s the latter, then it might be harder.

1