Girls and Lifting Weights

morganbh23
morganbh23 Posts: 1
in Motivation and Support
So I work out just about every day of the week and lift weights at least 5 days a week on a training split. Any of my fellow girls that lift ever feel self conscious they aren't being the typical cardio queen at the gym? Sometimes I feel like it makes me seem manly when really I just love the feeling of being strong and looking fit. Also, you guys out there, is it a huge turn off to see a girl throwing weight in the gym especially if its a pretty decent amount? I know I shouldnt care what other people think but can't help that it crosses my mind when at the gym and get looks from guys and other girls.

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  • smg6585
    smg6585 Posts: 10 Member
    All the time. What is engrained in our minds by the media and Hollyweird is that we need to spend 3 hours a day on the elliptical. You are going against the norm and are aiming to get healthy and be a strong *kitten* chick! Stand tall girl, and dont be embarrased! I got a few really weird looks from dudes mostly, but once I brushed that off and started to focus on my workout it all went away :bigsmile:

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