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  • Well, this morning I ventured into the weights room, thought I'd start with pulley work, because its not difficult and not much room for error.... I was wrong. My nerves totally got the better of me, my brain shutdown and couldn't even figure out how to work the bloody thing! I've seen it a million times before but I just…
  • Honestly, your family sounds jealous and petty. Mine are similar, they are all big women, very 'we love plus sized' kinda women, and I've always wanted to be slim but battled with it my whole life. Even now after losing a lot, they dint acknowledge it and meet my conversations about exercise with 'why do you bother, it's…
  • I think to start ill go with something fool proof, then work my way up once I've familiarised myself with everything and got used to being in there! Exciting but scary! Haha! Thanks for the advice everyone!
  • Thank you for all your replies, it's definately given me a lot to think about! In regards to lifts being intimidating, yes, power cleans do look super scary, but I imagine getting to them is more of a confidence thing, so I think I will start with things that I can't mess up too badly with and won't leave me looking like a…
  • This is my first post on here, and I've come looking for similar advice! Luckily for me, my local gym is well equipped but terrifying! I know my way around all the cardio and resistance machines well, but I've yet to step into free weight territory. I really want to, but it's just so intimidating! I've recently lost a lot…
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