Do you think over weight people look funny when working out? Do you watch them workout?

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I'm 5'1ft./145lbs. I'm very self conscious to the point that I don't like leaving the house, even though I do. All my life I cared about my weight. I stayed skinny, sometimes too skinny, because I did it in a very unhealthy way at times. I know I have a pretty face. I just always had a problem with my body. I'm never happy with it. I got help for my anorexia and over a few years I gained a lot of weight. I've never worked out to lose weight. I have lost 20lbs by dieting but that isn't working anymore. So I joined a gym. But when I walked in I see all these perfect bodies. Women where toned and skinny even sweating they looked good. The guys were ripped or at least defined to the point of drool worthy. Are they looking at me as I work out and will they be amused by me? I noticed when the woman took me around, that when I walked by them they did watch what we were talking about. So that makes me think that they aren't so lost in their workout that they won't notice me. I won't be able to workout as hard as them. I want to workout in a dark room because I guarantee I won't look remotely pretty sweating my ass off. I need a place where someone can show me how to workout so I need the gym. 
What do people think when they see someone over weight working out? 
I'm sorry this might not seem like a big deal but I'm freaking out over it.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

You have to stop worrying about what other people are thinking about you in the gym. I'm not going to lie though and say, oh, no one's gonna think anything negative about you--but what I will say is that the thing is, if you let thinking about everyone else get the better of you, you'll never solve your own problem, right? You'll stay home and remain overweight instead of going after the body you want. If you can get a trainer or a good friend, focus on them and what they are saying and instructing you to do. You'll be working so hard, you won't have time to think. Also music helps to tune everything out and focus on yourself. For me personally, I see no reason to laugh at someone who is overweight at the gym or trying to figure stuff out, because that's how I started... one foot at a time. Pro tip though, if you've never really used the machines, go online or youtube it and see how to properly use each piece of equipment you want to use. That way you'll appear to be way less of a noob at it. I wish you the best of luck. Keep your head up and keep moving!

Esplorare · Accepted Answer

I don't go to the gym to laugh at overweight people who are trying to better themselves so I picked option C.

SamuelB · Accepted Answer

Honestly, I only judge fat people at the gym if they are exercising incorrectly. No matter if you're fat, skinny, or buff, you shouldn't start an exercise program without knowing what you're doing. If I see a fat person at the gym and they are lifting with good form doing exercises that make sense I will respect that they took the time into learning the right way to lift weights.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

No. I laugh at the fat people not at the gym.

The ones in the gym if they are working and eating right are tomorrow's fit looking people.

I remember there was a guy who worked out at my old gym, he was very overweight when I met him. All the trainers knew him. Turns out he was already down 100 lbs from his starting point. Damn impressive.

Ulyss · Answer

They smile for a bit but then after a minute of two they start to give you respect because you're tired of being overweight and you're actually doing something about it instead of watching Netflix, crying and eating Ben & jerry's

sovetskii13 · Answer

I find it funny by how it looks at the beginning, but when I think about it then I feel proud of them. They care about their body and health. Good for them.

elric · Answer

For many in a gym when they see someone that is fact and dedicated every day to working out, they feel proud of them. Not disgust. If they are are dedicate or trying, that is a different story.

Anonymous · Answer

Most people are normally too focused on their own workouts to notice.
Whenever I see a fat person working out I never think negatively about it, I think it's great that they're getting out there and creating a healthier lifestyle.

tenchu11 · Answer

... no... I think it's great to see them better themselves. People who think that way are horrible people

Omar5881 · Answer

No one cares about what u do just do what makes u comfortable people will always talk and don't do high weight that u can handle do what makes u comfortable 😊

Celav · Answer

Honey no! I never do that and I have always been on the skinny side, not easy to gain weight so anyone laughing at someone else accomplishing his/her objectives is nothing but an ignorant and stupid

orphus · Answer

I have nothing but admiration for anyone trying to better themselves in the gym. Anyone trying to improve their fitness or lose weight should be encouraged and I wouldn't find it funny or watch them workout.

croxy · Answer

I don't really wanna look at it. I'd rather look at some sexy girl working out.

mutedaisy · Answer

Whoa there there friend you might need to slow down...

Anonymous · Answer

Just don't think about it. Do your thing in the gym and leave.

ShayanMortazavi · Answer

Im not trying to be a dick but yeah, it's hilarious

Shaft50 · Answer

I don't find it entertaining or amusing...

abc--123 · Answer

Fair play to them for trying to loose the weight

IamNuts · Answer

I don't really pay attention.

Anonymous · Answer

It looks disgusting

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