Do you laugh at skinny guys who workout at the local gym? (guys N girls)

[jsam157]

So I really want to start going to the gym and workout…a lot. But the problem is that I always feel nervous about going cause I always see people who are totally into if ya know what I mean. I would just feel like they were staring at me. I know that working out may not change the fact that I'm a skinny ass black dude, but that doesn't bother me at all. I would rather be lean and cut. But I get the feeling everybody would be staring at me like," WTF is this skinny ass black dude trying to do , he can hardly lift any weights! Hahaha." for some reason I think that he girls would be even more harsh. Is this true?

Pretty much I need advice of not giving a what right now but it's still hard to go through with it.

[TheGoodTheBadTheHOT]

Dude, you've gotta start somewhere. Sure people will look but any of them with half a brain will realize that you're trying to change and that they were at the same stage as you once and respect you for it. Within a few months you will put on muscle and because you're black you will naturally have great definition so you'll look bigger.

One thing, make sure you know how to lift weights, rest periods, slow raise, slow controlled decent etc, otherwise people will definitely look and laugh.

[drummerdude27]

i only laugh if they know thaey can't do something and try it anyway so their spotter has to pull the weight off them. do what you can and get your workout done and you willo be fine. there is no shame in having a lighter weight than someone else because, like thegoodthbadthehot said, we all have to start somewhere. you should see some of the xc runners lift, the can barely bench 90 but they still work and I respect them for that. hope this helps

[Anonymous]

It's terrible to say but there's some truth in it. I kinda feel that way but only with some guys, I don't laugh at them but sometimes I kinda think 'what the hell is he doing here' and I can't be the only person who feels that way. I don't know if girls are more harsh, but I don't so at least they never lose a word bout it.

I was being honest, but don't let that discourage you, in a few months no one is gonna think that way

[Butterfly_kisses09]

It may be true of certain people. But I'm sure not everyone will feel that way. I would never laugh at a person at the gym trying to change themselves. That's just mean and rude. But there are people like that out there, my advice to you is to ignore them if that happens. Just focus on your workout and pretty soon you'll look bigger and more defined and then you won't have anything to worry about. Goodluck :)

[heyitslinda]

I don't judge any at the gym, just the same as I hope they don't judge me. I really don't pay attention to any at the gym, it might seem rude, but I'm not there to socialize. haha

[bond_007]

i think you should go to the gym and ignore these people whom you think will laugh at u, and focus on your workout cause after some time u'll be in shape and these people will change their attitude towards u, and you can't avoid going through this stage when your skinny and working out so go for it..

[eyesfullofpain]

I know exactly how you feel dude no worries. Like they say we all gotta start somewhere. And the only "skinny" guys who get laughed at by everyone including myself are the cocky young guys who have obviously never touched a weight before and try to lift WAY more weight then they can handle and almost end up killing themselves. Or the guys who purposely wear T-shirts 10 sizes too small so they look jacked.

[davishere]

lol working out is not just for losing weight, the other way is also possible. I was a skinny guy, but with proper diet and loads of working out, I'm slim and fit! Let them laugh at you right now, in a few months, they ( the girls ) will approach you and you would be other guys envy.

Good Luck mate!

[selfishstars]

I don't laugh at anyone a the gym. We all start somewhere and we all have different fitness goals. I just think, "Great for them for taking care of themselves!"

[ihatework]

the buff meatheads you worry about laughing at you were probably skinny before they went-so just do it and don't sweat it.

[Anonymous]

Uh no. Honestly when at the gym, I'm so focused on myself, I don't really notice people around me. Of course I'll see you, but I wouldn't think about you

[Anonymous]

I never laugh at people at the gym , i just get frustrated if they don't know how to work out, here's a tip to the newbies... ask a friend or watch youtube videos on how to work out.