Embarrassed to work out?

Totally understand your thoughts. But, whenever I see someone running through my neighborhood, especially if they are struggling a bit, I think "you go!". I actually find it very motivating to see people trying to better themselves. It encourages me to get off of my hind end and move too. Just go for it! (and I will too)

Is anyone else embarrassed to work out? I can't afford the Gym and I feel as though I will be judged if I try to learn how to run/jog/bike on the streets, panting and just generally looking like a knob. So I was thinking of doing blogilaties beginners work out calender to try and get in some shape before taking to the streets but I'm petrified of exercising in front of my partner, I don't even want him in the house while I'm doing it, but he just wont leave me be.

How do I overcome my insecurity and just do it? Because this journey is more about losing body fat than weight and that's only going to happen with moving my but.

I find that some people who probably don't understand will probably send you insesnsitive comments like, Oh nobody cares just do it and you have to start somewhere, while, yes in a sense they are right (because you do have to just do it to move forward), please pay them no mind where it comes to their insensitve response and how they have delivered this reponse.

I understand where you are coming from. I too feel embarrased to workout at times and infact did until two weeks ago. For years I was an avid runner and was 50 pounds lighter nothing could stop me. But with the extra weight, I was so insecure initially because I felt that people would look at me funny while trying to run. I felt that I would be unable to keep up once I got back to running on the streets. But one day, I summoned the courage to run and an amazing thing happened. First, I wans't as out of breath and fatigued as I thought. It was like my body just remembered how I used to run and I just started running like no time was lost even with the extra weight. I was amazed at how much I could accomplish. When I was running, I made sure to wear clothes that didn't make me feel self concious. Big sweatshirts, long leggings hat sunglasses. I am taking advantage of the cold months to wear more clothes. It would probably suck if it was summer time now.
Also I found that running first thing in the morning helps. Theres barely anyone on the road, of course you gotta be safe, but, when its early, no one really is looking, they are just trying to get to their destination.

Anyways, the bottom line is, when you feel comfortable, jus do it, more than likely people will be impressed that you are trying to keep fit, you might even encourage someone else to do it as well. I know you can overcome this fear.

YOu CAN DO THIS!
SO whip out those running shoes!!

I guarantee that there are people 300 pounds and 100 pounds that feel the same way. Try just listening to your music and getting into your own groove! I get lost in my workout and don't even notice anybody else. Everybody at the gym is there for the same reason...I really doubt that anybody is there judging you. Try taking a group class! I took Zumba and was soooo nervous but once I got there I realied that everybody else there was just as shy and embarrassed as I was. Once we all realized that nobody cared about what we were doing and they were just worried that they were doing the moves right we all ended up having so much fun! Hope this helps and you can get past your embarrassment

Never ever be embaressed to work out.


Be proud of the fact that you seperated your backside from the couch and are doing something great for your health.

If somebody looks at you whilst you are burning calories, it is not to hudge you harshly.

I see people burning calories and i think wow they are doing great. Top Job

check out the success stories too. You will see how so many hot people started out at the smae place we are now

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Same as many others have said do not worry what others think. I found that once I started running outside I felt supported by the other runners who wave to me. Runners tend to support each other. As for the gym I just joined 1 a month or so ago after several years of not going to gyms. I find myself learning from others at the gym and it has helped out tremendously to ensure I am using correct form and not hurting myself. Either way you go you are doing this for you and that is the most important part.

I do understand how you feel.

When I started consciously trying to change my lifestyle and lose weight 5 years ago, I was slightly over 300 lb. I started by walking on public (not very busy) streets at twilight or dark, iPod on and often with my hood up or sunglasses on. I invested in some "cute" yoga pants & matching jackets and quality sneakers and just went for it. I felt nervous and always worried that someone would make a comment, moo at me, or honk their horn rudely. Never happened.

Now I actually ride my bike on semi busy streets sometimes, go to trails where there are lots of people of all fitness levels walking, hiking or biking. I don't feel nervous. I feel worthy of being there, and in control. Because my exercise has become a habit and I have confidence in that.

Even after losing over 100 lb, I am still too self conscious to tackle indoor stuff like going to a gym or classes like Zumba etc. It makes me really nervous!

For me I think 95% of it is just social anxiety about getting there and having to interact with too many people whilst feeling like I don't know the ropes and will be the worst etc. I am generally very comfortable in social situations, even giving speeches or going to job interviews. It's exercise amongst others that freaks me out!! Only a very small percentage of it is anxiety about my (still overweight) body to be honest.

i did some jog/walk sessions in the park last summer. you get a smile from other joggers and thats it. everyone else is going about there business. i tried to teach myself to ride a bike in a busy park in London. got some rude comments as i was in the way but mostly i got smiles from strangers. i actually couldnt care less as i wanted to learn. i have since had a private lesson and will be having one more. i am 42 years old and people thought it was amusing i cant ride a bike. who cares.

take the plunge you will be fine after your first session of whatever u want to do. good luck

I'm 62 years old and weigh over 200 pounds. I don't jog, but I walk. I go to the gym with all the young, thin people and I don't care. I'm going to be old and thin and when I am, they will all be impressed by my commitment!

Do you have to run? What if you just go for a fast, long walk until you feel comfortable. No one pays attention to someone out for a stroll! Frankly, no one pays attention anyway. The vast majority of people are too busy think about how they look! Better yet, get your OH to walk with you.

As a runner on roads myself, I always think to myself when I see someone running on the road, there's another one like me running on the road and say YES, YES, YES. I don't look down on anyone running on the road at any time of the year. So like someone else said YOU GO!!

Runner here.

I love seeing newbies on the streets and trails. It reminds me of when I was first starting out (I could barely run 1/4 of a mile my first time out and felt like I was going to DIE walking home afterwards. Now I run 10 miles at a time FOR FUN).)

You just gotta remember that most of the cars/cyclists/other runners who you see are only seeing you for a moment. They don't know if you are on mile 1 or mile 10 and most of them don't care. They've got their own problems.

My one recommendation: wear clothes you feel comfortable in. There is nothing worse (for me) than feeling like my gut is hanging out of my workout clothes for the world to see. I wear loose tops (my problem area is the tummy) and tight pants (I got a great bum and I know it) and that helps give me the confidence to go out there.

Good luck!