Here's my Issue, it's pretty lame

cutmd

I used to be like that, totally self-conscious at the gym. What if I got on a machine and couldn't hack it? How could I compete with the guys for weights?

Then I became the home DVD queen. I did:
30 day shred (Jillian M.)
cardio kickboxing (Jillian M.)
banish fat boost metabolism (Jillian M.)
no more trouble zones (Jillian M)
Insanity (beachbody)
p90X (beachbody)
Brazilian butt lift (beachbody)
Turbofire (beachbody)
and a couple of Firm DVDs I didn't like as much

somewhere along the way I wanted to do my own HIIT and stuff, so I ventured to my apartment gym. Now I rotate the elliptical, spinning, the treadmill, and heavy lifting with the DVDs above (hint, hint, I am recommending them to you). These programs gave me the confidence (or maybe just the passion?) to go to the gym and be about my own business.

hungrybears

I had the exact same issue when I first started going. I found that starting with cardio machines only was what got me comfortable enough to branch out to other areas of the gym. For one thing, you spend a lot of time in one spot, so you kind of dig in. In particular, ones with headphones and TV screens help you tune the rest of the world out! Also, I get so caught up in just trying to breathe right that there isn't time to think about what I look like. Hope that helps!

maeadair

Being an 'overweight' female I too am self conscious about working out in a gym. Tried it a few yrs back and realized a gym was not for me. I do DVD's at home. Love:The Firm Girls...Leslie Sansone walking discs ( I have 3 of hers) ....Biggest loser/Jumpstart ....Richard Simmons ( I love dancing) .... and I have put together my own programs from clips (free) on line, ones using 1) stability ball, 2) hand weights, 3) water ball, 4) mat work. I also have an exercise bike and Gazelle (yard sale specials). First thing upon waking I go pee, get my water (water out/water in ...lol) start with a program ( I rotate what I do) shower after then have breakfast( with good protein hopefully). This works for me. I also walk outdoors when weather permits. Good luck finding your comfort zone, but do find it and good luck. :-) Mae

bmontgomery87

You get used to it.
I felt akward for a week or two.
Then I kept making myself go back, and now its like a second home.

Anathema13

The more comfortable you feel in your own skin the more comfortable you'll feel there too. But honestly, if the people at the gym are worried about anything at all, it's about themselves. It will get easier. Keep going back.

JellyPrz619

I read somewhere that weight loss is like 70 % what you eat and 30% exercise. so make sure you are watching what you eat and maybe cancel the membership buy some workout DVDs for now?

mrk34

Weight loss can be achieved without exercise. I injured my knee and could not exercise, but was happy to see that I kept losing weight. I researched this issue and found out that what was happening to me was nothing unusual. Being active and exercise is great for our health but in terms of pounds, exercise contributes a little towards weight-loss.