Do you ever feel embarassed being seen exercising? (home,gym

I used to get embarassed if someone walked in, but now not so much. I usually make the kids go outside but that's only because I know they will get in my way.

Good luck!

Yes!!!
That is why I either run around town late at night or early in the morning if I have to. If not, I find trails to run so less people see me.

And I just feel foolish doing pilates, so I usually do it when everyone's not home haha

I always hated doing a workout tape when my roommate was around, especially when there were moves that looked stupid!

You're not alone. It's okay.

I used to care when I started running, for like the first few times. Now I don't give a damn lol. Just know what you are doing is good, don't be embarrassed.

Not only do I get embarrassed with others watching...shoot, I get embarrassed by myself! There is nothing attractive about me doing Zumba.

I usually just go all out and laugh at myself if I feel I look silly. I have really gotten into Dance Central on the Kinnect. I know I look like a complete idiot, but it is so much fun. I am very comfortable laughing at myself.

Totally with you--to rationalize the situation I always think "when I'm exercising, am I judging other people?" And for me, the answer is no--so I guess I have to take that into perspective. Hopefully, the majority of people are either super proud/jealous of you for being awesome and working hard, or not even noticing you. But yah, you're not alone!!

When I was younger I use to go to a gym, which is fine except I was the youngest girl there. I felt really self-conscious and I only went on a treadmill. Now that I feel better about myself though, I can walk or run around town and just wave to everyone I see. You just have to say "I am showing off my good looks for the world to see!" That's all it takes

A long time ago when I wanted to lose weight in college, I couldn't pull myself to go into the gym. However, I read this article about going to the gym and that no one else is paying attention to you, they are concerned with their own workout. Ever since reading that I could care less about who is looking. I'm proud that I'm there doing what I need to do to make myself healthier and stronger.

If anyone says anything, you could look at them and say, "Well I don't see you doing anything. Why don't you try it with me."
I bet your mom is really proud of you for working out and you should not be embarrassed!!

Totally with you--to rationalize the situation I always think "when I'm exercising, am I judging other people?" And for me, the answer is no--so I guess I have to take that into perspective. Hopefully, the majority of people are either super proud/jealous of you for being awesome and working hard, or not even noticing you. But yah, you're not alone!!

I don't pay alot of attention to other people at the gym but...when I see someone who is less fit, working out at the gym, if I think about it at all, I think "wow! good for them for working on getting healthy!"

There's one woman in particular who is working out with one of the trainers...I just want to go up and tell her how impressed I am by how hard she works...but I don't want to embarass her. I usually just nod and smile when I see her.

A couple weeks ago my brother was visiting from out of town. I had him sleep in my room and I took the couch so I could get up and work out before he woke up. He woke up kinda early and sat on the couch and watched me for a minute. I asked him to leave. He asked why and I just told him he didn't need to see me jiggling. He told me to stop being self conscious about it and that I should be proud that I'm actually doing something. He said it's more than what most people do, and those that judge you are either self conscious about themselves or they are jealous that you have the guts to do it and they don't.

This was coming from a brother that is in the military and in excellent shape. It was the first time in a long time that my brother seemed proud of me. That is one of the things that keeps me motivated.

If people are going to judge me than it's their own fault. I'm hopefully going to be joining a gym here soon and just need to remember that I'm there for me, not anyone else. My journey is mine, not theirs.

I was in cleveland oh one time using a treadmill a hotel gym early in the morning, and i was the only over weight person in the gym. All the treadmills were taken and a guy came up to me and asked if he could use my machine because i was the only one walking. only time i was kind of embarrassed....

I would rather have people around me when I work out. That way they can help me up when I am sprawled out on the floor, hyperventilating or call 911 for me! :laugh: So what if they see you, do they laugh?? they might but I laugh when my stomach keeps moving after I stop doing jumping jacks. lol The point is~ so what!! You are doing this for you, who cares what they think. You are getting healthier while they do whatever it is that they do. Who knows, after seeing you get healthier, they might just join in. Don't stop what your doing because other people might see you. At the end of the day, they have done what they wanted to do, and you should to. Do your thang!!! <<bootyshake>>

I was taking a Zumba class and I really enjoyed it, then when I moved the new gym i go to has mirrors aroung the entire room on the walls. I cant make myself go anymore because I hate watching myself work out..lol