I work out in the gym at a military installation. As an overweight civilian female, I was uncomfortable going into the gym with big, beefy guys lifting my body weight with dumbbells. One day, I decided I was going to try it and ignore everyone else. I brought my book with me and my clipboard and started the routine. I took it nice and slow and concentrated on what I was doing and not other people. Last Friday, when I finished my Squats, a noticed to people staring at me. I smiled and went on to the next exercise. These two beefy guys came up and commented on how good my form looked. I thanked them and they told me to keep up the good work. Granted, I haven't been lifting in the gym that long (2 weeks), but I now recognize the guys that lift and often get a little head nod.
Bite the bullet, and just go in and start lifting. You are there to make yourself stronger and healthier and no one can fault you for that.
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