NSV...I WORKED OUT...IN FRONT OF MEN!

MeIShouldB
MeIShouldB Posts: 578 Member
in Success Stories
I used to be so self conscious that I wouldn't work out in front of anybody. Then, being at a women's college, I got used to working out in front of women. However, I have always been self conscious working out around men (except mine). Yesterday I was in the gym alone bench pressing when this guy walked in. I had headphones on and was kinda in my own world so that helped me not get self conscious and leave. I finished with the bench and moved to the lat pull down machine. I set the weight on 50 and got started. about 15 reps in I saw him in the mirror come up behind me, look at the weight I had it said on, and make this face like "wow". Needless to say I felt awesome and confidently finished my workout.

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  • goalss4nika
    goalss4nika Posts: 529 Member
    Go girl! What a great feeling. We women can do it also hahaha. Congrats to you :-)
  • Rags2Righteous
    Rags2Righteous Posts: 200 Member
    Awesome! :wink:
  • plumnbagel
    plumnbagel Posts: 184 Member
    This story makes me really happy! Congrats!
  • sailinjen
    sailinjen Posts: 103 Member
    Nice job girl!!!! We can lift too!!!!!! I love it when a guy is next to me on the treadmill and I run longer and faster than him too!!!! And we dont even grunt!!!!:laugh:
  • Mommylicous
    Mommylicous Posts: 121 Member
    Great job! Walking in the weight room is the hardest step for any woman! (I used to call it the testosterone room)

    Good for you, men are actually less judgmental than other women. They also tend to be more supportive. :) Plus, it's impressive when they see a girl lifting. I LOVE it! Great job hun!
  • Pamela_in_Progress
    Pamela_in_Progress Posts: 197 Member
    Nice confidence boost!!! WTG!!!

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