OldSchool, I have found that at the gym most people are in their own world working on themselves. Please don't feel self conscious in there. That is the place where you have the most positive self talk, even if you only do 10 to 15 minutes of cardio. At least you got in there and you will feel great when you leave.
Speaking of the Monkeys, those little bastards have a very strong voice. The only way to shut them up was to give in and go pound some drinks. I am on day 12 now and they are talking louder than ever. I just have to blow them off and stay positive.
This website has really helped me out!