Well…today was day one of my new program. Up until today I’ve been doing all of my workouts at home. Today I ventured back into the weight room at the gym. I used to walk around that place and not blink an eye – it wouldn’t bother me at all!
Today was hard. I really struggled with it. I wore really baggy clothes and tried to hide my way through my workout. I wanted to draw as little attention as possible…which was hard because my program includes exercises that make me look like a crazy person!!!
This is a complete shift from how I used to be. I used to love the gym. I still like it, but wish I could have it all to myself:).
I pushed through it. I may feel defeated on one front, but I feel great on another. I’m on week 17! Week 17 of a program and diet that I can maintain and enjoy.
I’ll get comfortable at the gym again. You have to step out of your comfort zone to make changes right?! Well then – change is a comin’!
Do you get gym anxiety? How do you deal with it?
Positive disruption = positive change!!
Melissa
worktomend 
March 27th, 2012 at 12:30 am
I have felt really intimidated at times when I hit the weights area…especially during peak hours. I just try and remind myself that I have just as much right to be there as anyone else. And I turn up my music to help me relax and get into a good mindframe for working out. You’re doing a great job…keep it up and hopefully the anxiety will fade.
March 27th, 2012 at 11:03 am
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March 29th, 2012 at 11:14 am
Good for you. The anxiety is a passing feeling. Let it rise up and then let it move through you. The fact that you continued anyway is really cool. The fact that you are on week 17 is amazing! Keep it up!
April 14th, 2012 at 12:43 am
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