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I'm to the Y to do this for the first time! SO scared!

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amyaroja
amyaroja Posts: 66 Member
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Okay, ladies... you've all inspired me to get over myself! I want to look good but still EAT! So strong lifts it is!

So, I'm off to the Y to get a membership and go to the weight room. I'm so scared and intimidated!

Will I look like I don't know what I'm doing? Probably!

Will I look silly? Probably!

Do I care? Totally!

But,, I want to look good MORE than I care about those other things... so here I go! Wish me luck!

I'll report back in a couple hours. Woo hoo! :)

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  • jstout365
    jstout365 Posts: 1,686 Member
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    Remember these key things about working out in the weight room:

    Everyone was once a beginner.

    Not every one knows what they are doing. Even the some of the people who have lifted for years still can't manage basic form.

    Most people won't be looking at you.

    You can do it!

    Congrats on getting started!
  • bumblebums
    bumblebums Posts: 2,181 Member
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    Remember these key things about working out in the weight room:

    Everyone was once a beginner.

    Not every one knows what they are doing. Even the some of the people who have lifted for years still can't manage basic form.

    Most people won't be looking at you.

    You can do it!

    Congrats on getting started!

    Yeah, all of those things! ^^^
  • kellieem
    kellieem Posts: 53 Member
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    It'll go great! Good luck!! I've found it easier each time to go and it becomes less scary and intimidating!!
  • amyaroja
    amyaroja Posts: 66 Member
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    I'm back!

    It was easy. When I got there, I was the only one. After a few minutes, there were a few others around, but noone wanted the gear I was using.

    You're right, they all probably thought nothing of me.

    I encountered a couple questions... I'll start new threads for those.

    BUT... I imagine that psychologically, the first time is the hardest, and I did it!

    And it was pretty easy at these beginning weights. My quads were hurting quite a bit, but that's about it.

    Thanks, all!
  • BikerGirlElaine
    BikerGirlElaine Posts: 1,631 Member
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    Fabulous. You done good!
  • kirabob
    kirabob Posts: 481 Member
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    Before you know it, you'll have people asking you how you learned such good form. . .I've never been chatted up (in a technique-discussion kind of way) then I have around the squat racks. :smile:

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