Curves was mentioned briefly earlier but perhaps that kind of gym would be a better launching pad. The women there are there to work out and get and give support, not be judgemental. I went there before I moved and it was really helpful. Considering going again. Also if you are severely overweight like me, it's low stress on your body and you walk in place on padded squares between machines while you travel the circuit.

If you want to give this gym that you are at a try, do it. I know how it can be. My school gym is full of the "beautiful people" and I'm the only one in there with an ass. But do it. You're not there for them, you are there for you. And remember that some of those people at the gym were like you at one time and look like they do now because they kept going anyway.

Also those people at the gym are more concerned with how they look rather than how you look. You probably aren't noticed because of all the mirrors they can look at :)

Please give the gym a try.I can't say enough good things about working out. I joined the gym and work out daily. My results have been wonderful.Also, if you can work out in the mornings I believe it can help you stay on track the rest of the day. For me, I tell my self I don't want to blow my work out by cheating on my diet. Working out keeps me on track.Please give it a try. Who cares what anyone else thinks at the gym. We only get ONE SHOT AT THIS LIFE, WE DON'T GET A DO OVER, make it count!

I think sometimes you have to just go, if you can't do this for yourself think of the money that your daughter would have wasted if you don't. I can understand it took me years to finally get myself a membership and i can honestly tell you that it is the best thing i ever did, i am happier, healthier and although i have not lost all that much weight my body shape is changing. I was concerned about judgement too and i found that i have not had any stares or comments and if there are people thinking badly of me they keep it to themselves. If you are waiting for the motivation you will never do it you just have to take your tired weary body kicking and screaming and i promise you will hurt after but you wont regret it.