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5 ways to feel less awkward at the gym


 
Nervous around all those big buff dudes and Miss America lookalikes? Going to the gym can be a little intimidating, sure, but there is no need to sweat it! Here’s five ways to make sure you don’t feel out of place.  
 
You don’t have to make friends
Don’t feel like a little fish lost in the big sea. Try to remember that the gym is a public place and all are welcome, but you don’t have to become BFFs with anyone. Pop in those earbuds and do your own thing. Be polite, of course, but it’s A-OK to tune the world out.
 
Feel (and look) comfy
Wear what’s comfortable and not what’s trendy. That old t-shirt and cotton gym shorts will be just fine, promise. Spendy spandex? Who needs it?
 
They once were just like you
All of those muscleheads in there weren’t born that way. Before they were that big they were just as small and inexperienced as you are, so don’t worry, there is no judgment coming from their side. They’d probably even be happy to give you some pointers if you pipe up!
 
Join a class
It’s THE easiest way to stay engaged, ensure you’re actually working (and not just reading a mag on the recumbent bike) and have fun.  

Tag along
There’s power in numbers. Snag a friend who’s at your level, so you can hit the bikes together. Having your BFF with you can help ease your nerves and give you someone to chat with while sweating it out. She can even spot you on the bench press!
 
 

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Ok so I'm not the "perfect" weight for my height and age, and I really want to play field hockey. Im seriously scared of the fact that i might get made fun of. Im actually fit on the inside because i passed the fitness test at my school last week. Anyway, my mom always tells me "go for it!" but i always feel like i cant because im not an uber-skinny chick.

by *Kailey* on 11/5/2011 12:14:40 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD I'm 11 years old and I weight .... pounds. I'm 5'8 and I used to be a swimmer so I kinda have a wide frame but not huge. Do you think I'm over weight? All of my friends are like 4'10 and weight only like 70 or 80 pounds. I don't think I'm fat just when ever my friends friends ask me how much I weight, I always tell them that I don't know because I'm too embarresd to tell them how much I atcully do weight. Also could you please give me some good workouts to do to loose weight if I'm overweight? Thank you so much!




Hey girlie,

I don't think you're overweight at ALL. You're comparing the number on the scale to your friends who are a lot shorter than you, which is definitely not the right thing to do. They're naturally going to weight less, but that doesn't mean that you are automatically overweight - you are a healthy size according to your height. If you're concerned and want another opinion, ask your doctor for professional advice. But trust me girl, you can't compare yourself to their 80 pounds - you're nine or ten inches taller, so you're going to weigh more even if you look just as skinny. That's just the way proportions work! It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Lauren C.

by macypup on 10/9/2011 12:44:04 PM

 
 



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Okay,there is this guy that is a couple years older than I am. I realy like him but I'm a bit socially awkward when it comes to introducing myself,but the rest is easy. Once he asked me a question and I had no problem answering,but when I have to make the first move,there is the problem. How can I get him to talk to me without looking weird or immature? Please help!




Hey babe,

Do you have any mutual friends? Sometimes, having someone there really helps to ease the tension and helps you make a bold first move! You should also remember the time he asked you a question and things went fine - you've proven you can hold a convo with him, so there's no reason for you to get nervous about starting another one! You don't need to have everything rehearsed when you go into it, so just give some thought to how you'll start of (a question for him, maybe) and trust your instincts from there!
Lauren C.

by MadMaddie911 on 10/7/2011 10:55:18 PM

 
 



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So recently my one friend who I'm not really close with told a bunch of girls i was a lesbian and that got everyone believing I was one. After that, a girl who I have been super close with for a while decided to be a meanie and not talk to me anymore. I was silently bullied and never got a response from her and she yelled at me and called me annoying when should would talk to me. On top of that a boy who's my locker neighbor keeps on teasing me calling me names and pushing me around. I hate it so much! And to top that off, I tried to get help from my school guidance councilor and she never let me talk to her. I feel very alone and invisible right now and I need help so badly because I've tried committing suicide. Please Help Me!!!




Hey girl,

PLEASE don't think this is a reason to end your life! You might feel sad, lost, alone, or hopeless right now, but it gets better. If people don't believe the truth about you, it's their stupidity to blame. You need to be true to yourself and find the things that make you happy. It's sad that bullying is what makes them happy, and you're so much better than that! Please read this article about this subject and take its advice to heart. 1-800-SUICIDE is a really useful place to turn when you feel like no one is there for you. You can talk it all out with them and you'll finally feel like you've connected with someone. But please remember that there are people who love you and who would really miss you if you were gone. And it's not going to be like this forever! You're a great girl and have a lot to offer the world, so try to spend your time finding things you love to do in order to really pull yourself out of this <3
Lauren C.

by alison99 on 10/7/2011 9:50:09 PM

 
 

This helps so much! My friend and I want to go to the gym but we were so scared to because of all of the other big people!

by nerdisthewurd26 on 10/7/2011 6:21:43 PM

 
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