Insecure about acne marks at gym

[Anonymous]

I really want to join a local CrossFit gym, but, like nearly everything that requires me to tie my hair back, I'm feel insecure and uncomfortable. I know everyone probably isn't paying too much attention, and they're worried about themselves most of the time... but what do you think people would think?

I don't really have acne anymore (sometimes I have a little... it is mostly around my period, so its probably just hormones causing it), but I have a lot of leftover, red, hyperpigmentation marks and uneven skin that leave me feeling self-conscious. I'm a shy person even without them, so they just make it so much worse. I've tried a lot of different things to fade them, and they just won't go away. I guess time will be the only thing that will make them less noticeable.

Anyway- I am tired of feeling sorry for myself and letting it stop me from doing what I want to do... I'm still struggling, though, and every time I go to call the gym, I decide to put it off. A lot (not all) of the people will probably be very fit and attractive, and I'll feel like such an awkward ugly duckling, sitting on a pedestal for all to gawk.

Will people stare? What would you think, personally?

[OpinionatedGuy]

I'm a member of a local CrossFit gym, and I can assure you that (1) those marks are not uncommon, and (2) no one is worried about them.

Someone will stare because they don't recognize it. That's all. They won't judge because of it. The basic mantra of any fitness establishment is accept what you cannot change and change what you can.

You can't naturally change scars (marks), breast size, or penis size. So accept what you can't change and change what you can (your fitness level).

The most attractive trait in a woman is confidence, and CrossFit women are confident. Go for it.

[Owls191]

Yeah for real no one cares to be completely honest. And if someone does they need to grow up. Own who you are!

[peace-love-couture]

What do I think?

I think you should sign up and enjoy your experience and quit focusing on what other people may think.

Supposedly CrossFit is tough as hell, so if anything, they won't give 2 flying cherubs asses if you have acne scars or not.

I know it's awkward and uncomfortable at first, but you'll get used to it. It's working out, hardly anyone is attractive while working out and if they are, they aren't working hard enough.

[vmw2008]

I've seen tons of people with those. Don't even give it a second thought. If you're feeling very self conscious, I guess you could use a little makeup before you go, but I really don't think they're a big deal.

[Breathe]

nah you got it wrong.. lots of normal people with acne goto the gym too. there's only some few very attractive ppl. don't worry, the majority of people will be neutral towards you and aren't that superficial