Embarrassed to exercise at home.

Explain to the family what you're doing and make your nephew your workout buddy.

If you are worried about making too much noise because you'll disturb others, that's understandable - but it doesn't sound like you have much choice. Your sis and husband should understand.

If you're worried that people will know you're exercising - just forget them/that! You'll get used to is, and so will they.

The fact that you really want to do Insanity is amazing - a great sign that you mean business. Looking forward to hearing good news from you!!

Modify the jumps or find a program that doesn't have any.

Grab a laptop & go outside I started off doing that cause I was embarrassed to do it while anyone was at home & could see me.

I didn't write this and I can't remember where it came from but I saved it in my e-mail because it changed how I felt about how people saw me while I was out exercising. The gist of it is that the majority of people who see you exercising are wishing they had the push to do the same thing. Even though you see yourself as red in the face, fat sweaty girl huffing and puffing her way through a run, you are an inspiration to others to get up and change their own lives.

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Hey, Fat Girl.

Yes, you. The one feigning to not see me when we cross paths on the
running track. The one not even wearing sports gear, breathing heavy.
You’re slow, you breathe hard and your efforts at moving forward make
you cringe.

You cling shyly to the furthest corridor, sometimes making larger loops
on the gravel ring by the track just so you’re not on it. You sweat so
much that your hair is all wet. You rarely stay for more than 20 minutes
at a time, and you look exhausted when you leave to go back home. You
never talk to anyone. I’ve got something I’d like to say to you.

You are awesome.

If you’d look me in the eye only for an instant, you would notice the
reverence and respect I have for you. The adventure you have started is
tremendous; it leads to a better health, to renewed confidence and to a
brand new kind of freedom. The gifts you will receive from running will
far exceed the gigantic effort it takes you to show up here, to face
your fears and to bravely set yourself in motion, in front of others.

You have already begun your transformation. You no longer accept this
physical state of numbness and passivity. You have taken a difficult
decision, but one that holds so much promise. Every hard breath you take
is actually a tad easier than the one before, and every step is ever so
slightly lighter. Each push forward leaves the former person you were
in your wake, creating room for an improved version, one that is
stronger, healthier and forward-looking, one who knows that anything is
possible.

You’re a hero to me. And, if you’d take off the blaring headphones and
put your head up for more than a second or two, you would notice that
the other runners you cross, the ones that probably make you feel so
inadequate, stare in awe at your determination. They, of all people,
know best where you are coming from. They heard the resolutions of so
many others, who vowed to pick up running and improve their health,
“starting next week”. Yet, it is YOU who runs alongside, who digs from
deep inside to find the strength to come here, and to come back again.

You are a runner, and no one can take that away from you. You are
relentlessly moving forward. You are stronger than even you think, and
you are about to be amazed by what you can do. One day, very soon, maybe
tomorrow, you’ll step outside and marvel at your capabilities. You will
not believe your own body, you will realize that you can do this. And a
new horizon will open up for you. You are a true inspiration.

I bow to you.

Heya guys! First time poster. I am 18 years old, and I find it awkward to exercise at home. I almost finished the 30 day squat challenge and did some other leg and arm exercises. Those are fine for me. But I managed to get my hands on the insanity DVD which seems amazing, and the before and after pictures seem so inspiring. The problem is, I live with my sister who is overweight, her husband, and her two children. My bedroom happens to be on the second floor, and each time I jump, or even walk heavier, the whole house shakes and everybody can hear everything. The day before yesterday my sister was in work, so her husband was at home downstairs in the living room. I knew that he might hear but I did the Insanity fit test. i was starting it and doing the jumps or whatever. Later my nephew comes up and asks 'Umm... My dad was wondering..what are you doing?' and I felt awkward and told him I'm exercising. And he asked me if he can do it with me. So I said sure, but I just felt so shy that his dad is downstairs listening to me doing something. My sister also has a treadmill, I'd like to use it, but again I'm too shy. It is in the living room so everybody is always there. I am too shy to do it there. I take my walks which are around 2 miles each day. It takes me around 40minutes walking. But I want to do the insanity so bad, but that stupid floor is so thin you hear everything. I couldn't do much when they aren't home. Sisters husband is home a lot during the day as he works at night at the end of the week. I have no idea what to do. Running outside is out of the question as I'm too shy, and gyms here are too expensive and you have to already buy 6 month memberships which I can't afford.

Help!

Oh girl, I feel your pain. I'm embarrassed to work out in front of my husband. My gear is in the basement, but he's down there a lot. I have fitness games for the Kinect that are upstairs, but then I'm in front of anyone that is here or my husband. You'd think that wouldn't be an issue. I need to ask him to do it with me so I'm not mortified. You might try the same. If your sister is overweight also, why don't you ask her to workout with you downstairs? Get her hubby to take the kiddos out while you two exercise. That way sis would be involved (since she is overweight too) and hubby/kids are out. Just a thought.

Put some kind of carpet on the floor, that will soften the noise from your feet. It has to be a kind of carpet that is non slip and big enough to cover your exercise area.

Explain to the family what you're doing and make your nephew your workout buddy.

I like this idea. And also discuss when's good or not good to do it. Knowing it's going to be loud, because you are going to put in effort. It's a mental block you have to get over, so you can have this opportunity. I have my TV in the living room and an open floor concept house. So when my 10-12 yr old (I've been doing this a while) would bring over friends either I had to not work out or do it with them in the house. Talk about a mental block. preteens watching while I flail around and sweat! I did it anyway. The friends liked to look and the daughter was embarrassed, but all in all they admire it, really. It's a good role model. In fact some of the friends were all amazed that a PARENT would exercise at all. That's totally the wrong idea to grow up with! So I fixed it in my mind that i'm doing it for me, and it's good for them to see me (older chubby adult) trying to improve myself. Occasionally i'd hear, after the giggles, "she's good at that" or something similar. Keep going like no one's watching. Be proud of your efforts. Others might just feel like they ought to be doing it too, if you can, they maybe can.

I did insanity and wanted to keep doing it... my wife banned me from doing it in the house! she offered the back yard! I was shy about it too let everyone know how important it is you only need an hour a day. it is a great program!

Stop being shy. Just do it. B you may inspire them to join you. with that said, look for a local park to work out in.