too embarassed......

Everyone feels like this at first.

Go.

you are doing this for you screw the haters and mire's.

The thing you need to think about people exercising is - maybe they used to be embarrassed and shy about their weight... but they've been doing it longer!

I used to feel the same, I was ashamed of my body - i felt I'd let myself go and didn't want anyone to see me not in a hoody or coat. but then I saw this girl I knew from a few years previous, and she'd lost a ton of weight, looked really healthy and happy and I thought that's what I want!

I've gone from being 6st over weight to losing 2 st of that in 4 months, I plan to keep going cause to me its a lifestyle thing now might even get to the point that I do a charity walk or jog for race for life - some thing I'd never of dreamt of doing 12 months ago

How about looking at the success stories on here, think to yourself - that's what I want and use it as your motivation.

Mini goals help too (in one week I want to walk around my local area, in two weeks I'll lengthen it by 5 minutes... so on until you build up to jogging or attending a fitness class (water ones are good as people can't see what's under the water, can't see you sweat either - main thing is go at your own speed but don't judge yourself by other people - its got to be what's right for you!

Since it's the winter, you could walk laps in the mall and you can even do that before the stores open because they keep the main mall doors open early.

Go for it. I felt this way about swimming for years and one day I was just like, you know what, I am getting fit and forget anyone that is laughing at me. The results have been great and it was worth it. If they are laughing at you, it means that are sad on the inside.

Oh and i have lost over 100 pounds over years and only had a gym membership for about 3 months of that. A gym is not needed if you don't want to go x

Leslie Sansone is a great option if you want to walk but also want to stay inside. There are lots of videos on youtube as well so you can try her out before you decide if you want to buy the DVD's. You can change the intensity by lifting your feet higher etc so it's a great option!

Good luck!

Maybe trying doing a few laps of your backyard first? That way when you feel you are ready to join a gym, you will be a bit more confident in what you are doing to not feel as though people are looking at you.
Or if you join a gym, have some earphones and listen to music, that way you can focus on your breathing and the music and hopeful that could distract you?

I put on a lot of weight when my husband got cancer...when I was ready to get out of the house and loose it I felt the same way. I was embarrassed to even go to family get togethers, grocery store or walk outdoors. I bought a DVD called "The Woman's Walk" with Leslie Sansone (sp) It was very simple walking moves you can do inside your home and they are very effective! No getting on the floor or jumping but simple walking moves that help you burn fat fast...after I lost a lot of weight doing that I got my confidence back and was feeling so much better about myself I started walking outside..you may want to look into some walk at home dvds....Her dvds are at a good price too..10.00 - 20.00 each. I know we should not worry about what other people think but that is easier said than done...Good luck on your journey! If you need help just hit me up!

I know exactly how you feel - it took me a long time to make myself join again, though I had been wanting to for about a year - but the thought of being seen fatting and sweating in public kept putting me off (though all the while the kilos kept getting put ON). Lame!

I finally made myself go, and it has been fine, as it was always going to be - and getting past the first visit, and going back regularly has meant I have got over myself and got some confidence too. But to be honest, most people are just focused on themselves, and trying to survive their workout (well... at least, I am...).

If anyone is actually going to judge us for trying to get fit, they are the losers to be pitied!

Here's a link to a beginner resistance band workout. If parts of it are too hard it can be modified. When I first started out all I had was some resistance bands and a DVD that I got from walmart. It was a series of band exercises and as your fitness improves you just add another circuit. It was easy and worked really well some bands with a door anchor is enough to get you on your way.

http://scoobysworkshop.com/womens-beginning-resistance-band-workout/

I prefer to work out at home no time restraints... do it when I want last night exercised in my slippers. Do what makes you feel comfortable.

I cant walk for more than 10 minutes at a time right now with a lot of ba ck pain and getting out of breath.
I am glad I am doing this and im not going to stop. I want to go to a gym or something but right now the very thought is just O.o

You want to know the great news? You don't need a gym yet, if you get out of breath after ten minutes walking, you just need to walk for ten minutes.

When you first start getting fit, you make a lot of progress very quickly, walk for ten minutes in the morning, do the same at lunchtime and before dinner and I bet that this time next week you'll be able to walk for twelve minutes!

The back pain must be tough to deal with though, if that doesn't feel as if it's improving it might be worth seeing the doc.

We bought equipment off craigslist for what we would've paid for one year at the gym for the two of us. Half of our basement is now a gym.

I agree with everyone else. Please don't be embarrassed. I started off at 130kg and have lost 30 so far. I've been on my journey for around 8 months now, and initially i was so unfit i was buggered after a short walk. I slowly built up my walks to around 1 hour per day and probably lost around 15kg just by walking and watching what i ate. I too was avoiding the gym, so i bought a wii and a few fitness DVD's. I absolutely love My Fitness Coach: Dance workout (took a while to get the hang of it!) and My Fitness Coach: Get in Shape. These DVDs combined with the walking really improved my fitness level drastically, so by the time i joined my local gym i had lost almost 20kg. At first i wasn't able to do many of the exercises (like starjumps) but gradually i've been able to do more and more and now i can keep up with most of the others at the gym and i feel great! I'm finding that i keep motivated because i love feeling fit and finally i'm starting to see some definition. Anyway, i wish you well on your journey!!

Hi, I see you are in Australia, hopefully you might have a backyard? I started my exercise by walking around the back lawn 10 times, that took me about 5 minutes. So now while I wait for my kettle to boil or my coffee to cool, off I go and walk around my back yard. I even do it in my nightie sometimes, and try and do it a couple of times a day. Sometimes I walk only a few laps, sometimes more Moving does make you feel better. You may have heard of the Washing Line lady - i think she exercised by walking around and around her washing line. For non-aussies, google "Hills Hoist" :-)

I also go for walks with my husband but I just wear baggy trackie daks, and good shoes - make sure you wear supportive shoes so you don't injure yourself. Walk in the evening when it's harder for people to see you anyway if you feel embarassed?

Marching on the spot is another thing you could try.

I hope you find some ideas here and some support to know you are not alone, and you can do it - one step at a time.