I joined a gym almost 3 months ago. I go at least 3 times per week, I see a personal trainer once per month. I make use of the machines, do some tabata, use 5 lb. weights with movement, then 20 minutes on the elliptical. I was lazy for quite some time and not eating right, the gym was calling my name, along with a better diet. Just lost 20 lbs. :) I tell myself when I'm at the gym, I MUST do this, my spirit soul and mind are powerful and aligned and so must be my body! Feed the body, you feed the soul....we are really souls in a body.