Cardio kick boxing...I hate being the fat girl....argh

melsinct

I started going to a group exercise class 2x a week. In my very first class I was the biggest person. I felt awkward and fat. I told myself no one is looking at me, nobody cares, and I kept going, and eventually lost the weight. I am now one of the thin people. I don't think twice about the size of the people in my class. I became friends with one woman in a recent class of mine who is a little overweight and she was telling me how she felt when she first joined and we were all skinny. It was my "AHA!" moment. I never thought twice about her weight while she was internally feeling badly, just like I was when I started.

Bottom line: Their is a good chance that the only person thinking about your size is you. So don't even worry and enjoy your class!

mosneakers

I felt the same way - - - Boot camp??? Zumba?? There were people who did those workouts for FUN!!! Darn skinny people!!! Lol!

I'm sure that feeling will go away - you just have to give it a chance to by going back for more. Those mirrors are horrible but, they're there, what can do it?

Please take this as a motivator! You deserve it!

Bronx_Montgomery

NEVER EVER look at it as Defeat! You are there to make a statement and make yourself healthier. Don't let the ppl who have been there longer to discourage you. You will not be a novice for long and will do an awesome job the longer you stick with it. KICK *kitten* AND TAKE NAMES LATER!!!!

shannypoo21

Don't get down on yourself. The fact of the matter is that you're moving and wanting to improve your body/health. Stay with it, you'll be so happy with the results and that you persevered. Keep up the good work!

chauncyrenayCHANGED

You are a motivation and inspiration to others!

I have two examples from my life:

I used to see an overweight woman at the gym every day and everyday, I saw her transform to a slimmer, stronger, happier person. It was amazing to see her dedication!

I love to go salsa dancing, and this man asked me to dance. I swear he didn't even have rhythm. I came back 1 year later and he danced better than I did! He was so good, and he said he came to classes every week and didn't give up. It was so inspiring.

You can do it. You are doing this for you! WIth time, patience and dedication, you will see results. They don't come for free. You rock! Remind yourself of all the reasons you joined the class in the first place. <- got that one from Jilian.

mea9

I have always felt that way! Fat, slow and lagging behind. It sure does make it hard to go in. Once I'm there though, I don't look at the other people at all in the mirror (except to ensure I don't hit someone:). I don't really look at myself in that way (edit to add: in the mirror). I try to focus on my performance and how that can be improved. I have, in the past, found myself suddenly, without even noticing, good enough that I jumped levels at the direction of the instructor. Everything else just works itself out.

missbuterfly

Last year in September I started taking a Boot Camp Class I was definitely the biggest on in there plus there were 3 walls tha were all mirrors I got in the back of the class and tried to face as much towards the wall without mirrors. I got away with it the first class but before the second the trainer came up and very politely told me to face the right direction I told her I didnt like facing the mirror she asked me why and I told her obviously I can see everything jiggle and it was depressing she put her arm around my shoulders and said if ya dont like what ya see change it! Those words have stayed in my head everyday since. I was in a size 16 then now Im in a size 0 I didnt like it so I changed it!

rachelmorgan77

I do feel your pain, but you have to keep going - for you. Then you will get to a point where it doesn't matter. I just finished my first session of boot camp and on test day, I was right behind that skinny lady in the shuttle sprints. She looked back in surprise when I finished a second after her, and I was like "oh yeah, put that in your pipe and smoke it!" You can do anything! And don't let "skinny" fool you, I've learned that just because they're skinny doesn't mean they're in good shape.

soccer8s

Thanks everyone! I'm definitely not giving up. I'll be there every week until I'm the skinny girl in class...and I'm sure you're all right - the other ladies could care less what I look like...ha ha ha!

I'll keep going...and enjoy the girl in the mirror in 6 months from now!!!

HollyMac20

Realize that most people are not going to think badly about you out there being active doing something about it. And in fact some will admire you for it and even some will draw inspiration from it.

Keep it up. Don't give in.

So true!! I've FREAKIN LOVE LOVE LOVE KICKBOXING and have been doing classes for months now... I know the feeling you mention about looking in the mirror... that is a real hurdle that we all have to deal with at one point or another. I'm finally at the point when I look at myself that I am damn PROUD of what I am doing. I push myself to sweat BUCKETS and when I do look up and at the mirror I want to see a FIGHTER staring back It's mind over matter! I promise! Learn to love that reflection and she will make you proud!!

As Carrie's kickboxing instructor I can say she works harder than anyone in the class. Believe it or not, no one is looking at you. They are into their workout and looking at the instructor. You are there doing it and that is what matters. Anyone who criticizes, they are less of a human being. You are doing the right thing getting out there and working out. Kickboxing is a great cardio workout and burns a ton of calories. At 5'8", 200 you are probably not that much bigger than the other participants. As the instructor, I am 5'8" 160 pounds! Stand out of the crowd by being strong. Have strong punches and kicks. Get right into it and don't hold back. Punches should be at shoulder level, palm down. Pull that core in tight and be light on your feet. Show the rest of the class what a fighter you are!!!

carriedavis77

As Carrie's kickboxing instructor I can say she works harder than anyone in the class. Stand out of the crowd by being strong. Have strong punches and kicks. Get right into it and don't hold back. Punches should be at shoulder level, palm down. Pull that core in tight and be light on your feet. Show the rest of the class what a fighter you are!!!

Awww! Thnx Holly! Freakin love this girl! She motivates me more then I can explain in words