Nervous about going to the gym?

Not sure what you're worried about. Most people are there to work out. They aren't looking at you - or watching you. They go there to get the job done and go home.
So - do the same. It's your gym. Get your work out on!

Why am I so nervous to go back to the gym??? I'm wondering if I'm the only one feeling this way?
I have been doing my elliptical workouts at home in my basement for the past several months, but I have...and have had a gym membership for the past 9 or so months and have only been about 3 times with my Dad. Pathetic, I know, there's even child care there so that's PERFECT to occupy my daughter while I work out!
I'm just getting anxiety about going back, maybe because I don't have a personal trainer anymore? Or I'm not in great shape yet like I used to be when I went to the gym all the time?
Any advice?? I feel like this is ridiculous. :sad:

ahh you have paid for 9 months, then you should just go and recoup some of your money. I am thinking of leaving my gym, the idea of being in a night club with treadmills dosn't appeal to me, though clearly it appeals to the people who go there...im all about the great outdoors!!!

First of all, congrats on your weight loss so far! you are doing great!! I had the same fear of the gym when I started in January and I was dreading going into the gym and thought everyone would be staring at me and wondering what that fat person was doing there. The truth was so much different! Most people there were focused on them selves and getting their workout in. when I started going to classes, the regulars were really welcoming and would miss me when I was gone. Before I realized it, I had become a regular. So be proud of how far you have come and get in there! Gyms are a great place to try different machines or classes to keep youself motivated!!

Good luck!!

Not sure what you're worried about. Most people are there to work out. They aren't looking at you - or watching you. They go there to get the job done and go home.
So - do the same. It's your gym. Get your work out on!

so true..they wont be looking at you..they are usually looking at themselves in my gym...2 women almost got into a cat fight about which treadmill was 'theirs' based only on the fact that one had a MASSIVE mirror in front of it, thus making it more desirable!! go figure!

try and not let it bother you.. everyone is there for the same reason.. Go do your workout, feel good about it and the heck with everything else..

I used to feel the same way when I switched gym's because a newer one opened up closer to my home, I kept running into friends from school there and I always felt self conscience about myself when I would go. One thing that really helped me is that there is a huuuuuuuge and fully equipped womens only circuit room, and its kind of a hidden gem in the gym because the door to it isn't easily seen (the gym I currently go to is very very large) and because of that its usually always empty or mostly empty. If your gym has a women's only circuit room I suggest trying it out,at least until you feel comfortable (: