Question: I'm very overweight and very uncomfortable with my body. I've gone to a few aerobics-type classes that are filled with people who look like they don't even need to lose weight, and I am really self-conscious. Do you know of anything I can do to get over this, because I can't afford a personal trainer, and I am really motivated to do something. — Marie A., Denver

Trainer Robyn Morrisette answers: Tap into the courage it took you to be honest about the way you feel about your body and the strength it takes to be motivated enough to do something about it.

Doing this will empower you to y move forward and to start feeling good about yourself at the same time. Find a women's group-fitness program, because these programs offer more support, camaraderie and community than recreation center or big-box gyms.

Call the owner and ask her questions about the demographic of the women who attend, including their average ages, their range of fitness abilities, what modifications can and will be made if needed, the format of the classes and her philosophy around health and fitness.

Tell her your concerns and fears and about your past class experiences and ask how her program could meet your needs.

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Robyn Morrisette is a personal trainer/owner of Front Range Boot Camp,