This goes out to the ladies,out there ;)

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  • tbullucks06
    tbullucks06 Posts: 128
    I'm pretty sure I love you....
  • Reyshivs
    Reyshivs Posts: 11
    your welcome ;)
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    Thank you!
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    But what happens when one woman goes to the gym and she sees another one there that's wearing make up?

    What would you suggest they do at that point?
  • Angylgrrl
    Angylgrrl Posts: 159 Member
    I LOVE this! When I have to go to the gym because the weather is not cooperative, I sometimes feel self-conscious. I will remember this for the next time!! :smile:
  • Reza151
    Reza151 Posts: 517 Member
    Thanks for posting sir :) Truer words have never been spoken. I was very reluctant to join the local Y for that reason, but overcame that fear a month ago and started going daily. Yesterday the old fears reared their ugly head when I was trying to talk myself into the Zumba class and a new Spartacus circuit training class. I was so worried about what to wear, how I'd look to others, my level of fitness, etc. With some positive words of encouragement I took the plunge and did both classes. Loved them both. When I looked around at the others to follow in the classes, they weren't worried about me, they were worried about their own form, their own step, their own workout.

    It's your journey, take control. I am :)

    I love Zumba too much to worry about what others think while I do it. Besides, I can't be the only one who looks like an epilleptic on amphetamines lmao!
  • Dani76babi
    Dani76babi Posts: 82 Member
    Love it!!! Thanks for the pep talk!!
  • berthabunny
    berthabunny Posts: 251 Member
    Thanks!
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    I know.

    :heart:
  • lilmissbamaqueen
    lilmissbamaqueen Posts: 184
    To all the girls afraid of going to the gym because they are self conscious: Go there and kick *kitten*. You’re beautiful, be proud. Its your body, this is for you. Not for the people who are at the gym, not for anyone else, you. Focus on you. Who gives a **** what anyone else thinks, YOU are making YOURSELF better and that sure as hell beats all the people at home sitting on the couch.

    I appreciate this, cause I am SUPER self-conscious and have pretty major social anxiety. Because of this, I prefer to work out at home. Thank you, though. :flowerforyou:
  • Llorraine11
    Llorraine11 Posts: 350 Member
    THANXS!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • _crafty_
    _crafty_ Posts: 1,682 Member
    here, you dropped this *hands over fishing pole*
  • Reyshivs
    Reyshivs Posts: 11
    ;)
  • jenniferwren
    jenniferwren Posts: 189
    What a lovely post :heart:
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    But what happens when one woman goes to the gym and she sees another one there that's wearing make up?

    What would you suggest they do at that point?

    I try complaining to people who are not her.

    No luck so far, but never give up, you know?
  • DoomCakes
    DoomCakes Posts: 806 Member
    You sir, rock.
  • AmandaWalt628
    AmandaWalt628 Posts: 51 Member
    You ROCK!! :glasses: :bigsmile: :drinker:
  • madamecj82
    madamecj82 Posts: 207 Member
    Thanks so much! It is truly appreciated (because the gym CAN be intimidating)!
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    To all the girls afraid of going to the gym because they are self conscious: Go there and kick *kitten*. You’re beautiful, be proud. Its your body, this is for you. Not for the people who are at the gym, not for anyone else, you. Focus on you. Who gives a **** what anyone else thinks, YOU are making YOURSELF better and that sure as hell beats all the people at home sitting on the couch.

    That's great that you're so supportive, but sometimes, it's lack of money that keeps us "girls" from going to the gym to and kicking @$$.
  • GramCrkr
    GramCrkr Posts: 3 Member
    Thank you for posting this! I have been one of those women afraid to be the one non perfect person at the gym. BUT I am done with that now and am joining! I am looking forward to BECOMING one of those wonderfully thin girls! So I appreciate the post...appreciate you for saying that! Have a great Monday!
  • Maribabewhich
    Maribabewhich Posts: 157 Member
    Your words are encouraging!!! Now I feel like working harder and use my gym membership. Thank you
  • chunkydunk714
    chunkydunk714 Posts: 784 Member
    :sad:
  • efirkey
    efirkey Posts: 298 Member
    It is tough for us guys as well.
  • Myndi73
    Myndi73 Posts: 270
    You're awesome!
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I was hoping things were better. Back in the day (meaning the '90s) I was the only woman in the weight room, first it was the Y, most women used the machines, but I wanted to try lifiting weights, it was a little intimidating at first, but the guys were really patient and taught me a lot, then I moved on to a Gold's Gym....surprisingly the same thing, not a lot of women lifting weights, but I think when they saw other women doing it, more and more started doing it, the last gym I belonged to was more of a community rec facility and a lot of times I working out with the high school boys sports teams, very surprised the girls' teams weren't in there working out with us.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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  • kwilliams386
    kwilliams386 Posts: 156 Member
    Yes, I have always have a hard time going to the gym. I have been going 3 days a week for 5 weeks now and I have only ventured to the weight machines once. I really need to get the buck over it and do it! I do notice that it is hard to wonder what everyone else thinks when I am kickin *kitten* at my workout, so keep it up girls!
  • rushikareddy
    rushikareddy Posts: 604 Member
    To all the girls afraid of going to the gym because they are self conscious: Go there and kick *kitten*. You’re beautiful, be proud. Its your body, this is for you. Not for the people who are at the gym, not for anyone else, you. Focus on you. Who gives a **** what anyone else thinks, YOU are making YOURSELF better and that sure as hell beats all the people at home sitting on the couch.
    Thank you for your wonderful words of encouragement! Am sure it's going to motivate a lot of people! Take care!
  • RoseRoiz
    RoseRoiz Posts: 95
    You are a sweetheart!! I go to the gym so I feel good inside and out.
  • cheliki
    cheliki Posts: 33
    Would if I could afford it! :/

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