So.. The Gym?

hdw85 · January 14, 2017

I have lost 77 lbs in about 7 month, I started out at 267. So now that the semester has changed I have started going to the gym 3 days a week.. but I feel like everyone looks at me like the fat girl who won't be there after a week or 2. I just go in anyways and do my workouts, but it makes me uncomfortable.. anyone else have feelings like this?

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Carrie1122 · January 14, 2017

Now its time to own it! You have exceed expectations already... Now its time to own who you are and who you will become. You are there for you and no one else, put your music to your ears and zone out! It don't matter what everyone else thinks its about how you feel after you had a power-house workout.

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Kenny the Cleaner · January 14, 2017

Don't think about anyone else. I know it's easier said than done and I understand the insecurity of standing out. But screw them. If they are judging you, who gives a shit. You're there for you and to be healthier. And no one should stand in your way, especially turds wearing weightlifting gloves. Take it.

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sherilei66 · January 14, 2017

Excellent advice ladies.

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Sparkles21 · January 14, 2017

Honestly a lot of people are feeling just as self conscious. You are your own worst critic. I don't remember who said this but here are some great quotes:

"It's none of your business what others think of you"

"A slow half mile is still a half mile. Getting off the couch starts with one foot in front of the other".

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anonmom · January 14, 2017

I think you should assess whether this is the right gym for you. If everyone there really is skinny, wearing matching Lulu lemon type stuff, then maybe you would be more comfortable at a community gym like the Y.

If you already go to a regular gym full of regular people at a variety of weights and fitness levels, then I agree with PPs that you actually need to change your attitude. If you still feel like the fat girl when you've lost 77 pounds (amazing, by the way!) and are just projecting onto other people who probably aren't even thinking about you, then you have to figure out why (psychologically) you feel that way. Yes, there will always be a few rude people around, but most people at most gyms are nice. They are there to lose weight and/or stay healthy, too, and they are mostly interested in making sure they stay on track, not in how you are doing or whether you keep going back.

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hdw85 · January 14, 2017

Thank you all for your kind words and advise! I really like this gym, and there are a variety of different levels of people there, I guess I just need to worry about myself and keep hitting it

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Carrie1122 · January 14, 2017

I used to be a mess at gym. Now I don't care. I am all over that place and one of my favorite pieces of equipment is the smith machine. I love isolation super sets and when the hubby is with me I love to weighted ball throws. People look at me "like what the hell"? But it does stop me from doing it.

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