Fattest girl at the gym

If you're there working hard, I can virtually guarantee that most people are silently cheering you on. Any people that are exceptions to that statement aren't worth worrying about - they have their own issues.

Having been bigger, I'm no stranger to the feeling that I needed to get into shape to go to the gym, but having lost weight I know those feelings were unjustified. Now when I'm at the gym and see someone my original size (or larger), I'm just thinking 'good for you...' and admire the courage on display.

So go to the gym - the only thing you need to worry about is your workout!

That's why I bought a treadmill. Well, one reason. Other was the gym was a 15 minute drive and with kids, that's crazy. Gas too... so it was cheaper. I have vad anxiety because of my weight and all the young, skinny, bimbo types at the gym were not helping that.

No wonder what your size I promise you no one is thinking negative of you. Trust me they are cheering for you! OK there MIGHT be a dirtbag thinking "ha ha look at her" but a dirtbag is that way to everyone, a person's size has nothing to do with it, he trash talks everyone and he's a loser.

Most people at the gym are not athletes, they also started new. If you are heavy and stand out, they are cheering for you. Hoping or praying or wishing you well - feel those good thoughts!! If you are new to the gym or inexperienced in a different area (say the weight room or elliptical), they probably will not reach out to you,. It's just common in a gym no matter what your size or ability, other than a hello it takes a long time to meet people there. Say hello to a friendly face, everyone likes that. People watching is a great way to learn. Fri night, Sat or Sun afternoon are the best time to go. It,'s not too busy and this is when the most dedicated ones are there. They are usually very nice and this is the perfect time to learn new things by watching others because they are experienced. BIG reason to go to they gym at that time- it's also not crowed so you will not feel pressure or rushed.

If you jog or run outside, no one thinks you're too slow or jiggle too much. You are out there & doing it. They see you and are thinking "I need to get my run in too" or "Good for her! I wish my (insert name of loved one) would give that a try" stuff like that.

Keep it up! Exercise is so important.
1. It makes you want to eat better
2. Reduces stress therefore emotional eating
3. More muscle means better weight loss. It is hard to lose weight by diet alone.
4. You are rewarded by how much better your body functions over time as your fitness improves.
5. Rewards are important! Set rewards for yourself like $10 of new music on your i pod, new workout clothes, splurge at the salon, a cool pair of sneakers.
6. Pay attention to how you are getting stronger and faster. Track your time and distance covered, you will keep improving. Run Keeper is great for tracking lots of exercise not just running - and they email you when you break your record.
7. Don't just check weight. Measure your body, you can track that on here. If you gain muscle but lose fat the scale won't tell you but you need to measure your body or at least an unforgiving pair of jeans to know. Look up a picture of 1 pound of muscle vs fat - and remember how strong you are getting with you exercise!
8. Consistent high quality exercise will keep your mind, emotions and body strong.

At my first marathon there was around 6,000 people. I was the fattest one by far. I have ran that same marathon 6 times and each year there more people bigger than me.

Use your gym situation as motivation. I am much more impressed with a heavy set girl pushing herself sweating buckets becuse she is working hard than I am with a supper skinny girl in makeup that isn't working up a sweat.

Also stop comparing yourself to others. Compare yourself to who your going to be

I've never been really big, but I have seen larger women at the gym. While they may feel self conscious, I see something different. I see strength and commitment within them. They are there to make a change. It is beautiful to me. Don't feel discouraged. You are an inspiration to many. By being there you are showing people that you have dedicated yourself to a healthy change. You show us that it's never too late to be healthy. For all of us at the gym, we know that it is a lifestyle change to better our health. We are there because fitness is an everyday thing. I'm glad you are part of the club.

I remember at 220 lbs (5'3" tall) thinking that I should join a fitness boot camp. Brilliant! I even called and asked if there were any big girls in the class and was told yes. Well...I walked in the first day to a group of 20 women that were no where near big girls. The largest one was maybe 10-20 pounds overweight tops. My mantra became: I'm not doing this for them, I'm doing it for me. Sure, I was aware that I didn't have the physical abilities that they did. For example, I couldn't run at first. But you can bet your butt that I could by the end and they were all commenting on how much I had improved. I still couldn't run as fast or as hard. But it was my improvement that mattered. I had proven that I could do it...to myself - because that's what matters

i feel the same way being a big girl at the gym. I was actually laughed at by two other females about a week ago that was in the gym at the same time. They were laughing while I was doing my squats. My husband became upset I told him dont worry about it. I was fine. For the simple fact one did not last five minutes of the treadmill and the other did not last five minutes on the epiletical. They were wearing corsets. I was just smh I was like they taking pics and posing like they are working out and they are wearing a corset while attempting to workout I was waiting for them to passout and hit the floor I was going to step right over them and walk to the weights.

Just keep going. We all must start somewhere. At least you are not on the couch not trying to make a change.

I wouldn't be surprised if you are the only person who has noticed this.

Not good enough. There is this huge guy at the gym who is always on the treadmill and the elliptical and he keeps coming back. He keeps workign it and sweating up his shirt. One day I won't see him because he will be the thin guy next to me that I never noticed.

Unless you are able to go for long walks on your own, and exercise at home, the gym is your only recourse. Go, put on your headphones, put your kindle on the treadmill and read and walk and listen to some music.

Git 'er done, girl!

I wouldn't stay home because of your size - only if home is what you prefer. I'm not sure which gym you go to but I have been a member of different gyms over the years and bra tops are a rarity with maybe less than 10 percent of women every wearing the skimpy bra top/boy short combo. The 'go to' outfit for most women seems to be yoga pants and a tank top. I'm not sure what choice you have in gyms but I go to Good Life and it really lives up to its slogan "good for every body". I see every size and age at my local. That said, there is another gym close by that I think I would find intimidating (and unaffordable - for the rich and beautiful set!). I suggest you look around and find what works for you. The best gyms create an atmosphere where everyone is welcome and you just have to bring your can do attitude. Also the women you envy and think might be judging you, have probably walked in your shoes at one point and worked hard for their hot body. These are the women that make the best mentors.