Too embarrassed to exercise

Let him laugh, he won't be laughing when you look hot as hell.

Yeah. Just talk to him. Let him know he makes you feel self conscious and embarassed and ask him to go to another room while you're exercising. I had the same talk with my husband and he felt bad for making me feel that way and now cooperates. Hopefully it isn't his intent and will understand when you ask him to stop. Don't let it discourage you, please! Keep going, even if you have to do it in a room with the door closed. Good luck!

^^ What she said.

You probably need to let your husband know that he's hurting your feelings by laughing at you and your efforts to improve your health.

It's extremely immature of him. I'd expect it from strangers at a gym - which I've personally experienced ... jerks - but not your husband.

Let him laugh, he won't be laughing when you look hot as hell.

What ^^^ said.

Shame on him for being ridiculous. Ask him to go into another room or somewhere else. Exercise when he's asleep. Or just ignore him. You have to be committed to your goals..

Good luck!

Let him laugh. Let him laugh himself to tears. It's his problem, not yours.

Get out those DVD's and do the ones you want. It's your body and only you can reach your goals. Don't let anyone stop you from being the best person you can possibly be.

If you don't want to do a DVD in front of him. Then take a laptop or other device in another room and do a workout. If that's not possible, do workout when he's not home to laugh. TRUST ME, he won't be laughing when you're looking great and healthy because other people will notice. He will have to admit that your determination and hard work paid off.

Get out those DVD's and have a great time.

Let him laugh, he won't be laughing when you look hot as hell.

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Option 1...Have a serious, constructive talk to him, let him know how you feel and what you would like for support.

Option 2... Go walking instead of workout DVD's

Option 3... If available do the DVD's when he is not around

Option 4 .. Kick him in the balls every time he laughs (opps....sorry that was not constructive, can't help it, just came out)

Ok seriously, try having a talk with him, in saying that some will never be supportive and you can't control him not being supportive or making fun of you, but what you can control is how you react and think about what is going on. He could be laughing for a myriad of reasons that he can not fully explain to you or admit to himself. Could be he has not seen someone do DVD's and he giggles, that might not last long. Could be it is making him uncomfortable because often when we want to make a change in our lives our loved ones get really nervous because they don't know what is coming up. Think about it, when someone does something out of their normal routine, there is a reason typically. Maybe he is insecure about that, but the more you do it, the more it will become routine and he won't even think about it. It won't be funny, it will just be a thing. As for now you allowed him to control your actions by his making fun of you. I am not saying this is a bad thing, we all do that in some way or the other, but I want you to think about that for a moment. Are you going to let anyone else control you bettering yourself or not, choice is really your's.

I don't let anyone see me work out. I even run at night for minimal contact with others. Just find a way to do it alone.

I'm VERY self conscious as well which is why I don't exercise if ANYONE is around. My kids, my husband, anyone. When I do work out I try to do it on my lunch break from work since I don't live to far away from my work. I just go home on the days I don't have to run to get the kids from school. That way no one is around to see me work out. My husband is very supportive, but I don't like anyone seeing me work out.

Option 4 .. Kick him in the balls every time he laughs (opps....sorry that was not constructive, can't help it, just came out)

Might not be constructive but it does sound like a good option. Once or twice of that I doubt he still be laughing when she worked out. He'd steer clear of her workout sessions!

Let him laugh, he won't be laughing when you look hot as hell.

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+1. Let him laugh! Tell him how you feel. If he continues, laugh at him next time he's naked. But not an outright laugh, do the subtle snicker thing. You got this!! This is your change. Husband or not - do not let him in the way! :flowerforyou:

LOL!

And threaten him with a divorce for being so disrespectful!

I would never do that. It's hurtful, immature and shows lack of respect. Kick him in the nads.

Two words come to mind: Insensitive *kitten*.

In my opinion, ANY person working to better themselves deserves respect, especially from people who sit on their arses.

I'm glad you were able to talk to him about it! I'm sure if I ever saw myself working out, I'd think I looked somewhat goofy too (the post with the runners in this thread, priceless and totally me!). However, I'll take looking goofy working out if I can look healthy the rest of the day The fact that you were able to have a good conversation with him and he understands how you feel is great!!!!