Self conscious in the gym doing NROLFW!
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You just need to work on changing your mindset. Don't go in thinking "Oh my, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!". Go in thinking "Hell Yeah, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!!!" I have nothing but respect when I see a woman throwing up more weight than the guys in muscle shirts next to them.0
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I did the first workout today and it went surprisingly well. I brought my book, re-read each exercise and description before doing the set, ignored everyone around me and just did it. I was pretty happy with myself for not shying away
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someone linked this for the workout schedule if anybody needs it
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AmBawuhJvld5dFBNQnRfMUNtU3F4TXc4YmdpWWQyRnc#gid=00 -
I am a 4'11'' femal doing free weight....yep let just say that I do not blend in.
They look , they emjoy, I feel badass. ...and I even moan and grunt.
This is me! Not only am I 4'10.5", but I'm also old...ok, 53, but still considerably older than the college kids who tend to be around. I refuse to be intimidated by anyone. I OWN that gym!
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I did the first workout today and it went surprisingly well. I brought my book, re-read each exercise and description before doing the set, ignored everyone around me and just did it. I was pretty happy with myself for not shying away
That is WONDERFUL!0 -
You just need to work on changing your mindset. Don't go in thinking "Oh my, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!". Go in thinking "Hell Yeah, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!!!" I have nothing but respect when I see a woman throwing up more weight than the guys in muscle shirts next to them.
I am going to repeat this mantra over and over again before I go in by myself for the first time. I need to toughen up!0 -
I did the first workout today and it went surprisingly well. I brought my book, re-read each exercise and description before doing the set, ignored everyone around me and just did it. I was pretty happy with myself for not shying away
GOOD JOB!!! Glad you enjoyed it too!!!0 -
And even if you're not throwing up more weight than the guys, you'll earn respect there. Especially when they realize your form is as good (if not better) as theirs.0
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Very good points! I just went in there with my head held high yesterday and owned it.0
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"Oh my, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!". Go in thinking "Hell Yeah, I'm the only girl in the free weight section!!!"
Changing to this mindset is the perfect answer...plus it will make most guys self conscious so you can turn the tables on them
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Act like you own it until you do. I LOVE that!
I've only done workout A at the gym, and I was nervous. And then I realized that the guys were watching me because I was lifting heavy weights! I don't think they get to see that much. Some guys even admire it, from what im told! When I went into the cardiovascular classroom to do my step ups and prone jackknives, one of the big bodybuilders was in there, and after a little while watching me work out, he put on the song "Do your thing girl". Ive never felt so badass in my life......:-)0 -
Act like you own it until you do. I LOVE that!
I've only done workout A at the gym, and I was nervous. And then I realized that the guys were watching me because I was lifting heavy weights! I don't think they get to see that much. Some guys even admire it, from what im told! When I went into the cardiovascular classroom to do my step ups and prone jackknives, one of the big bodybuilders was in there, and after a little while watching me work out, he put on the song "Do your thing girl". Ive never felt so badass in my life......:-)
Very true...this is us guys when a chick comes and dominates the weights (in a good way):
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Act like you own it until you do. I LOVE that!
I've only done workout A at the gym, and I was nervous. And then I realized that the guys were watching me because I was lifting heavy weights! I don't think they get to see that much. Some guys even admire it, from what im told! When I went into the cardiovascular classroom to do my step ups and prone jackknives, one of the big bodybuilders was in there, and after a little while watching me work out, he put on the song "Do your thing girl". Ive never felt so badass in my life......:-)
Very true...this is us guys when a chick comes and dominates the weights (in a good way):
ROFL...LOVE IT!
I used to be self conscious...now I stroll in there like I own the place...lol!0 -
I think people also stare because I do NOT use barbie weights! They expect me to pick up 5 lber's! Not happening!0
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Mike- love it! I saw this on facebook, and now I want the shirt...
fe - iron
male - man
therefore, I AM IRONMAN
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Mike- love it! I saw this on facebook, and now I want the shirt...
fe - iron
male - man
therefore, I AM IRONMAN
LOL!
That's awesome!0 -
ROFL...LOVE IT!
I used to be self conscious...now I stroll in there like I own the place...lol!
THIS!!!! And, I also have a couple sets of weights at home, so things that I'm not comfy doing in the gym, I rush home and do them. I have a ball at home that I do most of my ab exercises with and I do my pushups at home because I do way more than I'm supposed to anyway.
I think that the step ups were hardest for me b/c I have NEVER seen anyone doing them. But I love them now, they are my own little exercise and I get stares like, "what is she doing? I need to do that!".0 -
ThreadJack....
@ rubybeach: LOVE your profile picture. that's so awesome & beautiful!
Thank you! It was right before the horse tried to roll over in the ocean with me on his back :noway: ........that'll get your heart rate up0
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