I've heard a lot of people say they don't want to start going to the gym because it's uncomfortable and they don't feel like they look good enough to show their faces there. Well, let me tell you. Every single person, (including the huge, buff men) feel uncomfortable. Everyone at the gym constantly sizes everyone up, and compares others to them selves.
I started really getting into exercise about 3 1/2 months ago. I was nervous of course. I've never been to a gym before, so I didn't know what to expect or even where to start. Luckily I had my brother with me, who's has gone through a pretty amazing fitness journey him self. He lost over 150lbs all on his own. No trainers, no diet programs, just pure determination.
Every time I went to the gym, I felt like crap because everyone else was in better shape than I was. But my brother told me something interesting. He said, "No matter how in shape you are, there will always be someone in better shape than you." At first I was thinking, "Wow! Thanks for the inspiration." But he didn't say it to discourage me, he said it for the exact opposite. He was telling me that just because other people look better than me doesn't mean I should stop trying. Sure, I see 18 year old, size 2 women with their hair up in a cute, perfect pony tail and wearing designer sports wear. At first glance I feel like crap. But then I think, no matter how much I look at them and wish I had a body like that, I'll never get there by feeling sorry for my self!
So for those of you just starting to work out, or have been working out for a while. You can't worry about what other people are doing and expect to improve your self. The only thing that matters is what you think of you, not what you think of other people. Everyone starts somewhere!!! I still have a long way to go, but I'm sure as hell not giving up!
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This is true
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