I want to go to the gym, but I feel insecure about my body. What should I do? (Page 2)

[TheAngryBanana]

You gotta start some where man I mean just start with small steps you will do fine : )

[Asker]

But I am afraid that someone will laugh at me (secretly though, not openly/publicly) when they see my body.
Will I meet such situations?

[TheAngryBanana]

the first step is the hardest no one should laugh at you if they do then they are just jack asses, just ignore them if you can

[Anonymous]

Well depends how skinny you are. As a girl I find the buff guys at the gym ridiculous. It's just ugly! I like visible muscles but not too much. As for you, don't be scared because girls like skinny guys also (;

[Anonymous]

Go to the gym with a couple of really close friends who have experience with working out and you'll feel somewhat more comfortable and they can help you work out and keep you motivated.

[Asker]

Yeah, but my friends generally fall into one category: 1. Those who do not work out; 2. Juniors and Seniors who are extremely busy; 3. Varsity guys who have fixed schedules which means they could not accompany me.

[Opinion Owner]

Make new friends maybe? I had to go to Spain (I suck at Spanish) for tennis camp and after the first week of having to listen to drills on Google Translator, I kinda got used to it, and I made some friends. If you have some money to spare, you could also get a trainer and after the people get used to your presence and body and you get used to theirs, you'll be fine.

[Anonymous]

Who cares about what others think. The only way you can see results is if you start your fitness journey now. :)

[Anonymous]

We all started of as gym noobs

[Asker]

What means "noobs"?

[Opinion Owner]

beginner

[Asker]

So you mean you are very sure that I will not be laughed?

[Opinion Owner]

I see old and fat people in the gym once you see those types you won't feel embarrassed

[Asker]

But I am going to go to my college gym. Will that be different?

[Opinion Owner]

There would be fat people also

[Asker]

Yeah, but will they be more fit on average or be more judgmental/nasty?

[Opinion Owner]

People should be mature at college level