Fat girls at the gym?

[Anonymous]

How do you feel about this? Do people actually care? I'd like to go the gym, but judgement is exactly what stops me

[Mekkalyn]

I love the logic behind people who make fun of overweight people at the gym.

Here is how they behave:
Step 1: makes fun of fat person
Step 2: fat person decides they will start to exercise to try and loose weight (not because of the person calling names, but because they finally have the motivation - which does not come from being mean)
Step 3: Fat person enters the gym
Step 4: same person who made fun originally stares at the person in the gym like she/he is an alien and continues to make jokes and comments
Step 5: fat person doesn't want to go back because he/she feels self conscious going to the gym to fix the problem that people made fun of him/her in the first place.

Like I just simply don't understand the logic behind that...

In short, don't worry about other people because other people are idiots with dumb logic like that. They only care for themselves and have no consideration for others. You should not care what those types of people think about you when you're trying to do a good thing for yourself.

[Southern_Shorty]

People at the gym haven't always been the way they are now! Those muscular guys? They were wimpy and probably didn't have a girl until they started lifting. That girl you see on the elliptical for an hour? She was probably overweight all through high school. Honestly, those people aren't thinking about why overweight people are there. They are probably thrilled to see someone want to change his/her lifestyle.

The way you think is probably what some are thinking about themselves. I don't think people are always bashing on overweight folks. You will be beyond happy with yourself if you go to the gym. You're going for you!! Bring your earphones and some music device. You got this!

[Splurged]

I think its great! Why would people care? I don't. In guessing the reason why overweight people are going to the gym is to get healthy and fit. Which is fantastic because you have the motivation that a lot of people don't have. Don't let judgement stop you from getting your groove on girl! Everyone is going to be judged no matter what they do or how they act. That's life. And life goes on. You shouldn't let judgement stop you from getting healthy. Or your just gonna keep dealing with the fear of being judged.

[YepThatsIt]

I personally LOVE seeing fat people at the gym.

There are few things as motivating as seeing someone who's decided to make a life change and is going for it.
Any fat person going to a gym can expect to have the VAST majority of the members and people there cheering for them.

Go for it.

[AmongTheApples]

Go to the gym. Don't let ignorant people hold you back in life and especially don't allow them to stop you from improving your health and quality of life, not to mention probably prolonging your life.

[BertMacklinFBI]

a gym is a decent place to start burning some fat, i would expect to see all kinda of people there, fat people included.

[nohomobrah]

Fck people who judge. Look at my profile. I started out unathletic as fck. I hate people who give fat people dirty looks in the gym. You are there to better yourself which is respectable. Goodluck OP

[peachblossomluck]

The whole point of going to the gym is to get in shape so it stands to reason that overweight people should be going there to reach fitness goals. If someone doesn't understand that, they're an idiot! If you stay fat, people will judge you even worse.

[wildchild1]

Trust me, no one cares or even notices. We are all there focused on reaching our own body goals. The whole point of the gym is to get in shape, everyone knows that, so don't let your weight be a hindrance. If anything, people will respect you for deciding to make a change and get healthy. Good luck!

[xXiTacoXx]

People on GaG will say they don't care or will tell you to go for it, but the truth is people do judge fat people at the gym and pretty damn harshly too. It's probably more beneficial for you to workout at home to skip all the cruel judgements. You have to remember that the same peeps on GaG are the same peeps who will give a girl a 9.5/10 rating even though her body is really like a 4.5/15 just because she's in her underwear.

[redeyemindtricks]

I make most of my living in fitness, and I've been around all kinds and levels of gyms, and I've NEVER seen this actually happen. Like, literally, 0 times. Going all the way back to the days when "health nut" was still an insult.

If you think you see it happening, you are almost certainly just seeing someone acting like a generic asshole -- and, this time, the target of the assholery simply happens to be fat.

[RomansToPhilemon]

Well, people judge you even when you aren't at the gym. So might as well go. And if you are really that self conscious about it, start to walk an hour every day. At least 6 days if you can't manage 7. And eat correctly. You will start to lose lots of weight and you will feel more confident to be able to go to a public gym.

Plus, there are many 24 hour gyms now so you can always find a recluse one and go there. I know of 3 around my house and no one is ever there after 10. Ever.

[Tarvold]

I'll admit here that I fully judge all fat girls at the gym.

If a fat girl goes to the gym to take selfies without doing any real workouts, then I'd be fully judging her for being fake.

If a fat girl goes to the gym to work out and make a healthier change in her life, then I'd judge her to be fully awesome and an inspiration for me to work harder on myself too.

[ShaeNielson]

I go to the gym and there are bigger girls working out there. It's the gym people go there to get in shape you're not expected to be fit, like when you go to get a Brazilian wax you're not expected to be clean shaven.
All the power to everyone who goes to the gym and makes an effort, I've never seen anyone get mocked or looked at because everyone is busy doing their thing.

[AleDeEurope]

Only assholes will judge you. Most people will actually support you cause you're putting effort and work into becoming a better you, and people appreciate that.

So don't let the assholes stop you from being healthier.

[RedRobin]

At least they're doing something about it. The vast majority of people are mature enough to realise that so don't worry about the people who judge; they're too immature and childish to waste your time caring about.

[PhoenixItalian]

there will be judgment for getting fat, and respect for doing something about it. But outside the gym there's no respect for being fat. The gym is arguably the most respectable place you can go! good luck and welcome to a healthier lifestyle if you follow through

[FantasyGeek05]

nothing like seeing a nice fat as..
bouncing around at the gym <3 and no hun they dont mind
they no you're there to better yourself im pretty sure if youd ask theyd say they're proud of you for doing something about it.. i think id be staring though <3

[Hidden_P]

I say power to them. They are doing something about it, they are trying. I try to make a point to say keep going to them after I've seen them a few times because I see the difference. I hope someone shows me the same kindness when I start going.

[front2back]

NO. ONE. CARES.
All different body types go to the gym, and you going shows you're trying, which is more than many others can say.

[BeerFarts]

I find fat people in the gym brave. I admire their effort and no one should make fun of them for trying.

It's the fat slobs who sit on their couches all day that I can't stand.

[abc3643]

Planet Fitness...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7gzmoqmL7g

[Jaden69]

Some people will say a lot of mean things, it's inevitable. The gym is meant to be a place where you rehabilitate your body. Sometimes someone is too big, or even too skinny.

Ignore people just imagine the results.

[Kirah]

No one at the gym will judge you for being fat. After all, that's what you're there for, right?

I have seen someone make fun of a fat guy once, but he got told off by two other guys immediately.

[CHARismatic110]

My advice? Always have headphones and try your best to tune everyone out. I don't go to gyms anymore because I let a douchebag get to me. Good luck tho. You got this!

[AdamThomas]

I think good on them for working to get back in shape. Some people will be arseholes about it but ignore them, you're not training for them you're training for you.

[ConsultantIsBack]

I applaud them for getting at it! Lots of times they come and go however unfortunately, get impatient and don't realize being fit doesn't just happen over night (just how becoming fat doesn't happen overnight as well).

[JRICHARDS1996]

I admire them for at least having the courage to do something about their condition whereas many would not even consider stepping inside of a gym.

[rgb008]

Nope. Everyone starts somewhere!
Will you get looked at? yes. I look at everyone around me. But everyone is ultimately there for themselves, not to focus on you.

[lovelyleelee]

F*** everybody else! put on your flyest exercise gear and show off that regime !! You're going to the gym for you, not anybody else!

[ThinkBLUEliveBLACK]

I think about them are very brave and strong ! because it is hard to start gym in fat body. I celebrated them. Mostly if they dont give up, they will be successful, i did saw with my eyes that !

[justbanANNAz]

well isn't that the point? to get healthy? anyone who thinks they can judge that can go fuck themselves.

[mr90skid]

Most of us don't care, i mean at least they trying. 8/10 of the people who throw shade are out of shape themselves

[archiz]

quite the contrary I d be impressed and applaud them.
gotta start somewhere.. we re not born with good toned physique, it is earned.

[takumii]

Coming from a fat girl, I up vote this.

[archiz]

@takumii hahaha why thank you I appreciate it :P
how s your workout going so far?
lost the chubby fat or yet?

[takumii]

Trying to get my manboobs from a D to a C.. Too bad still bigger than yours :( :'(

[archiz]

@takumii give me some damn it :/ :( :(

[Diesel_724]

If it's what you want don't think worry or care what anyone thinks.

[genericname85]

most gym rats will value your attemts to get in shape cause that´s where some of them started too. but there might be some douches or other girls raising thei eyebrows.

[dominiquois]

Most people don't care. They're probably glad you joined and are often very supportive.

[mutedaisy]

The gym is the best place for people that have fitness goals.

[kangy]

People visit gym to either lose weight or tone their bodies. So I really don't think fat people would look out of place. Just stay focus

[truthhammer]

to be honest, i respect people who start.

this is the hardest part.

its people who keep staying fat and try to convince others lies about being fat/

[Words_and_Wisdom]

I don't even think of anything other than my workout while at the gym. But women who go to the gym to exercise I applaud regardless. Or anyone for that matter. Just do it!

[warren18]

If I see a big girl at the gym it makes feel good because I know that she is trying to better herself

[Hashirama]

Don't call yourself fat.

You're helping yourself.
i wouldn't say fat ok say

In progress. that's what you are
you should be proud of yourself.

[maiez]

No one cares, if someone has a problem then they dont belong there.

[Selbrook]

It shows that they want to do something about it and make a change. I think It's a wonderful idea.

[Anonymous]

You can go just try to please do not wear like tights yoga pants or the hot sport outfit that only the hot girls can pull off and you'll be fine

[dominiquois]

Oh shutup she can wear whatever the hell she wants

[Opinion Owner]

@dominiquois You are right, I apologise. I am really sorry, I retract what I said, she can wear whatever she wants, we men will not judge her you have my word.

[blondfrog]

God for them people shouldn't pick on them for trying to lose weight.

[gapminder]

I respect a person who is actually trying to improve themselves so hell yeah work that ass out. No shame in it at all.

[JubJub_Hi]

I love your attitude :) We need support all that try :)

[Anonymous]

We get judged on everything

If judgements are what's stopping you, you'll always be afraid of living how you want to

[Dandeus]

Nobody is going to judge you for trying to lose weight and get healthier.

[takumii]

Not as much as you think. People usually mind their own business.

[ConsultantIsBack]

Ya this. I think no one is judging them, even if tho they think they are being judged.

[goretcki]

Most gym goers will be happy to see someone overweight at the gym

[TheAngryBanana]

only the superficial ass holes care really and and i could safley assumere most well balanced people are just there to work out : )

[Polocrew]

I gym in my own weight room in basement but I probably won't give shit about any of em when I am killing it in there lol

[hotstuffSRD]

Everyone's at the gym have a motive which is to look better and no one will care so just go and loose some weight and be awesome 😊

[Iron_Man]

I don't care Its good to see them trying to do something good for themselves

[RasAlGhul]

fat girls fat guys skinny doesn't matter. for me everyone can go to the gym.. but dont go there to take pics or eat a pizza. go to train hard :)

[jamesdegod]

its the lowest of all to make fun of somebody trying to make a change for themselves, people dont care

[roxygirl2]

Don't worry about it, everyone goes for the same reason to lose weight!

[Anonymous]

Go, if anything I get motivated by the effort bigger people put in and get inspired to work harder

[Anonymous]

people will always find something to judge either you're too fat or too skinny, if you're dressed like "a whore" so do you boo do you

[mooky06]

They are there for a reason

[Other_Tommy_Wiseau]

99% of people don't care.

[Anonymous]

Why would people care about it anyway?