I started working out with a trainer in October, because I was completely clueless when it came to strength training. I lost about 30ish lbs years ago, and have hovered between 140-150 for years. I used cardio machines in bursts, but outside cardio I was lost. My trainer has been so great, and I've learned a lot and now love lifting. But I'm still nervous to workout alone between our training days. I don't like being seen, and I worry I'll mess up and look like a fool. But I go, I do the workouts, and I survive.
The other day, after a workout with the trainer, an older woman in the locker room told me she was watching me, and that I was so strong and slim. I was so shocked because I still see myself as chubby and weak. I push myself so hard but when I catch myself in the mirror, my body somehow looks both soft and scrawny at the same time. But this older woman saw me as I wanted to be! We chatted and talked about training and goals, and life outside the gym. I felt so motivated by her comments and encouragement.
Today I was still nervous to go to the gym and be "seen". I'm still not over it, but she helped me realize that being seen can be helpful for others in many ways. And today at the end of my working I did a circuit of a ball plank, wall ball, and battle ropes - something I've never done alone because I dreaded doing it by myself. And I saw that same woman today and she told me she's thinking of starting training too!
So for anyone going to the gym with shaky nerves... Think of how far you've come, think of the people who you might be inspiring! Lace up and head out!
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