pretty_things29
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Feeling Embarrassed at the Gym
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PurdueGirl09
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I am in college right now and I know exactly how you feel! When I go into the gym, I see many people who are in a lot better shape than I am, but I try to turn that into a positive thing. I think about how my hard work will pay off and I will look just as great as the girl on the elipitcal next to me! I also try to bring some of my reading homework into the gym. I find that if I bring something to do, I am not even paying attention to what is going on around me. Knowing that I am absorbed in what I do lets me know that everyone else is probably just as absorbed in thier workout/homework/magazine as I am, so they can't possibly be staring at me! Just do it! You will feel so great about getting in there and working it!!
freefall127
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i know the greek pantheon that you see at the gym isn't looking, but i feel so inspired when i see other not-so-main-stream bodies working out.
Coco1
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Oh, boy! That is exactly how I felt at 235 lb. going to the gym. I felt so sad after my first workout, I thought I will never be as thin and toned as those girls in the gym. I gave myself two weeks to try and see if things were as bad as I thought they were. By the end of te second week I felt very confident in knowing that people are very friendly to me and very supportive of my afforts, I even made some friends. Hold your head high and get your little behind on treadmill. Afterall, gyms are made for people who want to get in shape.
That is exactly how I felt at 235 lb. going to the gym. I felt so sad after my first workout, I thought I will never be as thin and toned as those girls in the gym. I gave myself two weeks to try and see if things were as bad as I thought they were. By the end of te second week I felt very confident in knowing that people are very friendly to me and very supportive of my afforts, I even made some friends. Hold your head high and get your little behind on treadmill. Afterall, gyms are made for people who want to get in shape. 
dockatie09
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I have been going to gyms off and on for the last 10 years, and I just want to let you know that I have always felt inspired by people that were on the heavier side and at the gym. I've always thought that if they can make it to the gym, and make it through a workout and feel good about themselves, then maybe I can too. My mother is heavy, and when she goes to the gym I am so PROUD of her. I am so happy to see her putting herself first.
If you do see people looking at you, consider that- maybe they are inspired by you. And I'm not trying to say anything negative, like feeling sorry or something like that - I mean inspired, and proud of you, and happy for you.
Walk in to the gym with your head held high- and remember that you could be helping someone else by helping yourself!
I have been going to gyms off and on for the last 10 years, and I just want to let you know that I have always felt inspired by people that were on the heavier side and at the gym. I've always thought that if they can make it to the gym, and make it through a workout and feel good about themselves, then maybe I can too. My mother is heavy, and when she goes to the gym I am so PROUD of her. I am so happy to see her putting herself first.
If you do see people looking at you, consider that- maybe they are inspired by you. And I'm not trying to say anything negative, like feeling sorry or something like that - I mean inspired, and proud of you, and happy for you.
Walk in to the gym with your head held high- and remember that you could be helping someone else by helping yourself!