I Ran Out the Gym Because I Lost Confidence and I Need Help?

[Alyssa1111]

I thought it may be a good idea to go the gym this evening.

So despite that it was packed with people, I forced myself to walk into that hall and run the treadmill.

After that I felt like everybody was staring at me. And they were all muscular and toned. Now, I'm not fat and my body is quite nice if I'm honest. But I wasn't wearing a cute outfit and I just felt like crap amongst these people.

So I walked out the gym and ran home, and now I feel like my confidence has dropped.

I guess I just felt like an idiot and I didn't really know what I was doing compared to everybody else there.

Any advice? Regarding my confidence and how to use the gym properly?

[Anonymous]

Hey! I'm quite skinny and have always felt awkward lifting weights at the gym because I feel like people are wondering why I'm lifting weights when I look like a skeleton lmao (I also only use the 5-10 pound ones because I'm weak.) the truth is, most people are there minding their own business. I doubt they care one iota what you're doing. Thinking everyone is looking at you is all in your head and very untrue. Just keep going and ignore what people think..

[Cmasterson]

Its normal to feel this way, gyms can be intimidating especially with people, but in general as much as you're looking at them they are looking at you its totally normal. I would just focus on your work out, play your music and get that work out done. Everyone is there mainly for one reason and its to work out, its not a competition xxx

[joseyyywhales]

I was really fat when I started, I had just dropped my alcoholism. I couldn't even look in the mirror when I was lifting weights ( you know how they have those big ass ones in front of the squat rack)

In time it got easier. I put time and hard work in, which people really respected.

When the anxiety got really bad I would think "I'm here to improve myself, what kind of person would judge me for that"

[joseyyywhales]

Haha what a pussy post, don't know why I wrote it.

[joseyyywhales]

How do I delete it?

[Alyssa1111]

Why? It's helpful lol

[joseyyywhales]

Fuk that its gay

[Alyssa1111]

Well your opinion was the most helpful.

[joseyyywhales]

I'm glad I can help but I didn't mean a word of it. I'm just trying to see what you look like without that dress. Srs

[Alyssa1111]

Well you won't

[Iron_Man]

I am sorry to hear that. There is always a new rookie everyone has to start from somewhere.
just put better clothes on next time. Its probably in your head that you think everyone was starring at you. Dont quit and waste your money ok. Get right back in there. Good luck

[Iron_Man]

Thanks for MH

[Alyssa1111]

you're welcome

[Xfitchick]

why do you care about other people? You go to the gym for yourself and not to compare or be compared. And you say yourself you have a nice body. So, if people were really looking at you, then it is because they like your body. Otherwise they would not find it worth looking.

[NerdInDenial]

No one will laugh at you at the gym. I often look at women because I find them physically attractive and that's what was happening. These other people found you attractive. It doesn't matter if you were wearing something cute. If you want get in better health, do it and don't let other people stop you

[Decentguy]

i feel like that too sometimes, but i never give up, i recently joined a new gym and this is happening to me a lot, so dont think about it too much and dont give up, and also take any mp3 player or load up your cell phone with songs that motivate you or you like to listen during working out that way you will feel more confident

[Anonymous]

You just need a gym buddy.. We should be gym buddies lol

[Alyssa1111]

Haha come on :)

[Polocrew]

I mean I lift in my own basement but pretty sure you just ovaryacting OP lol

[Rissyanne]

Just remember why you are there... to be healthy.