Hello from Atlanta! Wroking out in public is awful

stellaskies

Good morning everyone,

I've recently got back on the healthy train from the holidays (Halloween - New Year's Day). During those times I binged and did absolutely no exercise. I didn't gain a ton of weight, about 6 lbs, but I felt miserable and my pants were a very gross tight fit. It was't pretty. Boo.

Eating healthy isn't too much of a problem because I like to make my own foods and enjoy fruits and veggies. I cut out red meat last April, although it isn't completely off the table. I rarely find myself eating beef.

I joined a gym about two weeks ago and have only gone 3 times. Before this January I never even stepped in a gym and it's really intimidating. I can't afford a personal trainer so it's very easy to make excuses not to go. It's a very large gym but since it's new and the beginning of the year it is SO crowded especially around 5 when I get home from work. I guess my biggest fear is getting on the machines and doing it incorrectly, falling over, injuring myself etc... Anyone have any tips or know a website for gym beginners? I'm a self-conscious chicken.

Thanks!