How to not look like fattest person in gym?
theguy12
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Any tips?
I want to leave right after walking in most times.
How do you go about not look like fattest person in gym? Maybe baggy clothes or something?
I want to leave right after walking in most times.
How do you go about not look like fattest person in gym? Maybe baggy clothes or something?
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If you look like your profile pic, and your gym is like mine, just go to the gym. You won't look like the fattest person there because you won't be. And in couple of months, you'll be a lot smaller, so a lot more people will look bigger than you.
Even more importantly, though, just don't worry about it. When I see people bigger than me at the gym, I don't think much at all. But if I think anything, I think "good for them".0 -
Any tips?
I want to leave right after walking in most times.
How do you go about not look like fattest person in gym? Maybe baggy clothes or something?
Go in there and own your work out. And continue to own it, people won't care. Wear something confortable and functionable.0 -
Id love to join to the gym,but it is holding me back- what would people think?If you look like your profile pic, and your gym is like mine, just go to the gym. You won't look like the fattest person there because you won't be. And in couple of months, you'll be a lot smaller, so a lot more people will look bigger than you.
Even more importantly, though, just don't worry about it. When I see people bigger than me at the gym, I don't think much at all. But if I think anything, I think "good for them".
So- Im glad someone posted this question.. Ill keep on eye on it
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The simple reality is... no one really cares.
They are focused on themselves, and if they are single or have a roving eye, on attractive members of the opposite sex.
They really could care less about everything else.
And if they ever did start to care, as has been said, 90% of the time they are thinking... "good for him/her for doing something about it."0 -
I was going to the gym at 300 pounds. I wasn't the fattest person. But you know what? I was definitely close. And I definitely didn't care. You are there to get fit and be healthy. MOST people aren't judging you negatively. MOST people, if they even bother to notice, will be thinking 'good for you' and then stop thinking about it. And those small few who are judgmental jerks? Not even worth the effort to think about.
If you let the idea of potential judgment stop you before you hit the door, you've let your negative energy win.
Don't. Go to the gym. Work out.0 -
I go to the gym at my University, and most of the people there are maintaining a healthy weight, where I am crawling my way towards it. I was very preoccupied with this when I first started going, but now I just blast my music and don't look at others while I am getting my cardio on. Oh, and having a gym buddy helps, as having someone to talk to and take your attention off of how you might be larger than some others in the gym is invaluable.0
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Don't give a hoot about anyone other than yourself. Stick to your programme to meet your goals. You'll gain confidence over the coming weeks/months and wonder what you worried about. Wear comfortable clothing too.
You've got this.0 -
Walk in like you own the place and get down to business, outward confidence breeds inward confidence, and visa versa. And confidence can make up for a lot of shortcomings.
Rigger0 -
No one cares what you look like, what you are doing or how you look doing it. I started at 375 and once i realized that no one cares it became a lot easier to get in there day after day and make it happen.
You got this!0 -
Soak it up and use it as motivation to not leave. Get pissed, get work done, rinse and repeat.0
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Walk in the door, dress out, work out and think about losing those pounds, everybody in there is there to look better.0
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"You wouldn't worry what people think about you, if you realized how little they did."
^^ Truth bomb. Nobody cares. People at the gym are there to mind their own business, and the only time I make note of a fat person at my gym is to silently cheer them off for having the guts to change.0 -
The best tools you can give yourself
"no one gives a fu*k" say that over and over and over- because no one cares.
educate yourself. If you don't go in with a plan- you are going to feel uncomfortable and flounder about. Research- even if it's 3 basic exercises- go in- do those three things and leave.
if you don't know what you are doing- it's going to make you feel even more uncomfortable. Have a plan of attack and being sure of what you know you need to do will go a long way- I promise.
no one cares- and education- two most important gifts you can give yourself!
Id love to join to the gym,but it is holding me back- what would people think?If you look like your profile pic, and your gym is like mine, just go to the gym. You won't look like the fattest person there because you won't be. And in couple of months, you'll be a lot smaller, so a lot more people will look bigger than you.
Even more importantly, though, just don't worry about it. When I see people bigger than me at the gym, I don't think much at all. But if I think anything, I think "good for them".
So- Im glad someone posted this question.. Ill keep on eye on it
You're assuming that the "gym" is where fit amazing bodies hang out. it's not- it's where they get fashioned- tailored and trained. You have no idea how many people were in your shoes who are now those fit hard bodies you see.
Trust me- someone was where you were once- you are not the only one- and sure it's a little uncomfortable but going is a step to change- people respect that. I give more props to those people than a lot of other guys. You are clearly there trying to change your life.0 -
I wear oversized shirts and shorts/sweats that don't really fit anymore, they help with extra mobility and let me not look as chubby.
Everyone else is right though, you really should just go and not care. I'm sure other people at the gym don't care what you look like and as long as you're nice they'll probably be nice back to you.0 -
Everyone at the gym is there to improve themselves! You have to start somewhere. Everyone had to start somewhere! Be proud youre going.0
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People don't care and are so into themselves at the gym. If I see a really over weight person at the gym, I am actually happy that they are there and maybe wonder for a moment what they are going to look like in a few months if they stick to it. This thought lasts about 2 seconds and then I'm back to thinking about myself and wondering what I am going to look like in a few months if I stick to it.0
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Just go for it! Yes it takes a hell of a lot of guts at first but the more you go the easier it gets. To be fair I was shocked at the amount of looks I did not get.... I promise nobody actually cares! Do it Keep us all updated on how it goes! 0
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I think when people wear baggy clothing they look fatter than they actually are. Get a pair of basketball shorts that fit (and stay up) and a sleeveless shirt that is loose, but not down to your knees. And if you are lifting over your head, your stomach shouldn't show.
That being said, no one at the gym cares what other people look like. They are all worried about how THEY look. Walk in with confidence. If you do anything at the gym you are doing more than most people in the world. Just getting there shows that you have the motivation to make a healthy change in your life.
I know when I see people running outside that are larger, I always think they are super awesome, because I'm not out running...I didn't make the time...0 -
As long as you're not wearing skin tight leotards or a mankini, wear whatever. Honestly, few people care what you wear as long as your covered, they are busy doing their thing.
Wear what YOU feel comfortable.
I wear long shirts because I don't want people watching my *kitten*, but that is me. I'm already standing out - I wear "funny" gym shirts (motovation = t-rex chasing a stick person, gym zombie & cardio is practice for running from the zombies) and are in the WEIGHT section.
Trust me, after a while, you'll feel more comfortable and not worry about it.0 -
Thanks for input. I guess I only feel like everyone is looking because that is all I am doing it looking around at all the different people the whole time and what they are doing. I can't help myself.0
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Thanks for input. I guess I only feel like everyone is looking because that is all I am doing it looking around at all the different people the whole time and what they are doing. I can't help myself.
Get a trainer, they will cure you of that real quick and keep you focused on what you are doing.0 -
Any tips?
I want to leave right after walking in most times.
How do you go about not look like fattest person in gym? Maybe baggy clothes or something?
Go to the gym frequently.
I mean really that's got to be at least part of the reason you're going right? So if you go and it works...mission accomplished.0 -
The hard bodies look at themselves, mostly. I do it and I'm not a "hard body."0
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I have been in your shoes many times... Im the big guy in my gym (World Gym) and there are some muscleheads and some hotties!
I put in my mind that they have to be saying....hey look at that big guy.... he is cool because he is not sitting on the couch at home and eating McDonalds.... at least he is in here...
now if you do find someone who is worthless and does look at you and snicker or say something to their buddy.....
just walk by them and stop.... and ask them if they just farted???? tell them you heard it and would appreciate them not doing that in YOUR gym.... I did that one time and havnt stopped laughing yet...
people can be dang cold...you and I know that for a fact...skinny people can give you their opinion and sometimes it is valid but us big guys know from experience....
get in YOUR gym and get healthy...who cares what they think....they have nothing to do with you living....
IN THEIR FACE! BROTHER...
this is for you... HARD WORK!
would love to friend you and talk more to oyu...you are going through what i have gone through many many times...lets beat this thing into the ground..0 -
You probably won't be the fattest person at the gym; even if you are, who cares...at least you are the fattest person at the GYM...and not the fattest person sitting on your couch.
Most people will, yes, notice you and notice that you are large; BUT, the majority of the people at the gym are either going to think nothing about your size OR will have positive thoughts, like "good for him."0 -
If you are kidding-
Answer- Get the Tommy Boy DVD and watch how Tommy Boy flexes walking by the hot girl in the pool. Just practice that
If you are serious
- Do not worry about it at all, I think you be surprised how people think. It really fires me up watching someone overweight change their life. Go in the fattest, its cool, you will be firing people up you aren't even aware notice you
Join the battle, you can do it0 -
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So our gym has a PPA each winter(Project Pounds Away) the guy who lost 78 pounds in 2012 went everyday; and at age 73 looked amazing each day I saw him; not because he was skinny or fit, but because he showed up, got it done, and rocked. Get thine *kitten* to the gym.0
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Just go. I used to be really self-conscious when I went to the gym. I used to hardly really workout because I thought everyone was judging me and that I looked out of place amongst all the fit bodies. Especially when my PT was yelling at me to go harder.
And then one day, I realised I was being silly. I was there to get fitter and healthy. Just like everyone else. So I stopped being a silly goose and got my workout on. Haven't looked back since. I don't care if I look disgusting or slobby while working out, I'm there to better ME. End of story.0 -
Dear mfp buddy,
If you already have in your mind that you are the fattest person, wearing baggy clothes will make you look even bigger! Working out starts with the mind. Change your thoughts, change your life. Wear what makes you feel good and look good working towards being your best! Go at "odd" hrs if the rush hr crew is too overwhelming. When i first started zumba i was in the back and always worried about what others thought of me because i was the biggest girl in there. guess what? I blocked my own blessing by having a limited mentality. - Get in there and WORK!!0
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