I’m a tall, relatively thin woman and I used to feel incredible self conscious at the gym too. I think it’s important to remember that people are all doing their own thing in there. I’ve found that a lot of the judgment we expect from others actually comes from ourselves. What helped me is to get some advice and do some research so that I felt more confident about my workout routine, and knowing what to do and how for the best results. I also like to go to the gym when it’s less busy, and to isolate myself from the room with headphones. You are doing a great job for going even though it’s out of your comfort zone. It will get better and better over time, I promise!
You’re not at the gym for them you’re there for yourself! Put in some headphones and go into your own world and begin working out
Absolutely my friend. I’ve never been very strong and it’s always made me self-conscious. I try to remind myself that I am not my body or my strength. I also don’t go to a big box gym. I found a locally owned place with a kind supportive environment and I try to go with my friend. Having someone I know there with me is great even if we’re doing different workouts on
Just going to the gym is already an achievement. If you’re goal is not to get super buff then you should not feel ashamed. Start small and get better and one day you’ll be able to lift enough for your own good. Don’t lift for other but for yourself.
“The first step is the hardest one” but it will take you far. Don’t feel ashamed about yourself; when I started lifting weights I was just a guy who didn’t know what a barbell was, and watching all the people around me made me feel the same way just like you, but I didn’t let that situation to stop me or hold me back, what you are doing right know is brave and admirable, and that’s something to be proud of. So keep it up!!! And remember, giving up is not an option.
That is a great question! We are all self conscious at the gym, even the super tall men and beautiful women. First, congratulations for going to the gym, some people won’t go because they feel unfit for a gym. Now, what I do is that I focus only myself, and try my best not to compare my body with others. If you are new at the gym, and in order to gain some extra confidence, avoid hours when the gym is full of people..go on a Saturday afternoon or Sunday early morning. Ask for assistance from the coaches, that’s your right. People who look "great" at the gym were not born that "great", they learned it..it is a process. So just keep going to the gym, focus on yourself, being short is not something you can change, but you can certainly lose weight. Good luck. You are great and beautiful the way you are.
I work out at home because I am self conscious. I used to be very big (over 300) and I still feel people judge my weight and the way I look even after losing over 100 pounds. I also felt more self conscious at 145 than I ever did at 320 because I felt like people would look at me and say see she could not keep the weight off. I am currently 185 and I won’t go to the gym because of that fear of people saying, “See she couldn’t do it. All that weight came back.” So I exercise in the comfort of my home where only my dogs judge me (and lick my face while doing a sit-up).
I feel the same way sometimes. But they didn’t get where they are at in a day. Working on yourself is like art it takes time for your masterpiece. Keep your head up and you will get to where you want to be.
I think everyone feels self conscious at the gym at some point. That’s part of the draw for me. The more I go, the more comfortable I’ll get. Even if my body doesn’t change it’s appearance, I’m getting stronger and that’s something to be proud of.
I am short too and I understand what would you feel when you saw a tall handsome guy who you wish to be!😂😂 But pay attention you have some ability that no one have It’s just you and no one can do what you can you’re worthy even you’re short or tall and people around you .... They just started few days ago. 😊
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