I am currently of the mindset where I feel that I need to lose weight before going to the gym. I know it sounds ridiculous because gyms are meant to be the place for you to go and get fit. Who would judge you for trying get in better shape? Well, I don't know. I am not really sure if people at the gym take time to notice the fat girl trying to run on the elliptical or not because I don't go. I don't think I would feel comfortable until I lost a little more weight. Regardless of whether or not I would actually be judged it is my perception and I just don't think I would feel comfortable there. So until then my plan is to exercise on my own. Then today I came across a video about a Dallas gym that is only open to fat people. I am far from Dallas, but it is an interesting concept. The owners have tried to create a space where overweight members can feel comfortable and want to attend.
Here is the video:
What are your thoughts?
In high school I went a couple time to a gym with a friend and totally felt out of place. I like exercising at home, so I can grunt and give as many pep talks to myself as I want!
ReplyDeleteIn high school and in college I was actuallya competitive swimmer, shocker lol I know! So I don't know why the idea of going to the gym bothers me when I worked out, in a swim suit of all things, in a pool every day for years. I feel like joining a gym is a possiblity after losing a lot of weight, I'm just too uncomfortable right now and like you would rather exercise at home. But, if there was one of these gyms near me I don't know, I may be willing to try it!
ReplyDeleteI was a competitive swimmer many moons ago. I remember eating so much food, much more than now, and being skinny. Crazy, right? I"m sure it has to do with the level of exercise and the amount of muscle I was carrying.
ReplyDeleteNow I use my own treadmill and some weights in my house.
I've never been thin, even when a competitive swimmer, but smaller than I am now. I think all the exercise just kept me from gaining because in college I was eating and drinking more. Now I don't know how I ever kept that sport up for so long! Crazy!
ReplyDeletepersonally i like the idea of a fat people gym lol. i do go to the gym but my gym is pretty dead so i never feel too awkward :) and i try to go at night when no one is there!
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