>be me >be "skinny"fat femoid >very self conscious about body >5'11", 148 lbs, incredibly pale naturally, also from lab job and too much vidya >get ready to go to gym >all gym clothes revealing, either shorts or yoga pants >feel disgusting wearing either >arrive at gym >literally no women using weights, just cardio bunnies >racks all being used, all chads >don't know gym etiquette, stand around waiting for spot >look like a slutty slenderman awkwardly staring at racks >spot opens up >move in and start doing squats with bar >absolutelydisgusting.jpg >no idea what I'm doing >feel everyone staring at me >do 20 squats, put down bar, walk away quickly >spend rest of time doing cardio
help me, fit. I'm not going to make it at this rate
pic related, what I feel like I'm walking into whenever I go over to the weights
Ignore the creeps & try to maintain focus on your program. It will become easier with time. Don't let other people distract you from your true goals.
Jose Clark
I’m kinda like you so I make sure to always go with my sister or a friend. I never go to the gym alone because I don’t want to look like an autist.
Wyatt Baker
offer to suck dick for 20 dollars. Guarantee you'll make a lot of side cash plus its a great gym ice breaker.
Matthew Brooks
You need to get over the feeling that anyone cares about what you're doing. Trust me, 99.9% of guys are there to do their thing and get out. The only time people will interact with you is to help you if it looks like you don't know whats going on. If you spot someone looking at you, it's probably because they are resting after their set and are just glancing around anyway.
Alliteratively you could save up for some home gym equipment. A bar, bench, plates and a rack are all you need right now.
Ok jokes aside. What you need to do is ease into your new and intimidating enviroment. Just do stuff you feel comfortable with.. cardio whatever. Then when your confidence grows a bit (and it will) do squats first at odd hours when the gym is empty, then progress as you will. Trust me, it will get easier and you wont care about other people. Just dig in and discipline your self. Discipline equals freedom. Goodluck
Jason Reed
>all gym clothes revealing, either shorts or yoga pants Why not just wear track pants and a tshirt then?
Cooper Evans
Go do shit at the home fist you’re ovvioisly not ready for the full gym experience.
Jeremiah Nguyen
yea i had this to when i begin lifting as 16yo boy, took me a full year to have the strength of a normal person, can expect it been even worse feeling in a crowded gym
Justin Harris
Try to find a friend to go with, going to the gym with other anons will help you blend in and give you more clout in the gym
Jaxon Lopez
Talk to your trainer, what kind of fucking gym doesn't have one?
>hey dude how do I do X >do x >repeat until good form
That's literally it.
Jack Foster
you could try going to the gym early in the morning or late at night so there's less people around
Xavier Flores
Bet you none of those guys where you go are actually Chads. Also lemme let you in on a secret. If you're fucking ugly us real Chads just ignore the fact you exist since you're not worthy of our attention.
In a more positive vein, go ask the front desk for a personal trainer, pay them whatever the fuck they want and tell them you want to do free weight exercises, even if you start with fixed barbells and shit.
>inb4 "you're not a real Chad" Chadder than you kiddo.
Carson Garcia
Just know that people are inherently self centered. Did you notice anyone doing anything odd when you were there? If you didn't you're like most people. Just get a nice pair of headphones and some good music.
Luke Diaz
get over it she giant, no one is looking at you, but if you're trying to avoid awkward situations either go to the gym early in the morning or late at , you'll eventually get comfortable
Juan Smith
also trips show tits
Grayson Long
>us real chads This delusion
Nicholas Brown
Chaddom isn’t real, open your eyes to the truth.
Jason Powell
Dont listen to these faggets OP. This is what you do in a new gym: 1.-Look for the biggest, baddest motherfucker 2.-Walk up to him and say HEY COCKLORD while you shove him At this point I must warn you, gym fights only end when one party anally rapes the other 3.-???? 4.-Gainz
Julian Gray
Inb4 White Knight copy pasta
Leo Edwards
skinnyfats alright on a girl. Your yogapants are what makes the shape anyways. Everyones staring at your between sets. I'd probably eyefuck you.
Juan Powell
If a fat fuck like me was able to nut up and lift, so can you nigga
Adam Morgan
You are such a woman... such strong and determination in a sport/hobby/whatever that is male dominant. I see so many females get into lifting and let it define them... you on the other hand are smart, strong, and still make girly shrieks after you hit PR's.
Basically what I'm trying to say is whatever you decide to do you're going to be great at it and that I admire you more than any of these DLB annoying lifting bitches that are puppets of the industry and don't have anything uniquely and wildly sexy about them like you do... saying in this in the most admirable respectful way possible but your demeanor in general and no bullshit attitude while still maintaining some humility and down to earthness is very attractive.. more so then any one these artificial karissa doll fake tits Starbucks Pazookie substance less females..
I degrade bitches. But you, my supple flower, are not like other bitches. You are a woman. A sexy, smart, and down to earth woman, and if any of these bitches in this industry are still trying to find themselves, I'd suggest they emulate you. Please start making YouTube videos. I won't even fap to them... I actually would listen to what you have to say. And coming from a douchey misogynistic immature asshole who genuinely believes men in modern society are superior over women, you should be flattered some what.
Nathan Thomas
Nice LARP dude
Oliver Thomas
>goes on Jow Forums Okay Brad cool it
Jonathan Evans
Stop being a pussy
Henry Carter
What are your goals, OP? Lost weight? Build muscle? Like, do you want to go /fridgemode/, or just build a bigger butt? How many days a week are you willing to go? How hard are you willing to push yourself? The answers to all these questions determine what you should be doing.
Some basic advice if you want to get into lifting weights, though: look up stronglifts 5x5. Watch all the videos about how to do all the lifts, then download that app and do the lifts. After like 2 months probably you will no longer be able to add weight at the pace the app wants you to. Add some cardio in then, and look up good isolation exercises for the areas that you are unhappy with. Then just add weight to your compounds whenever you feel like while adding more cardio and more assistance exercises. Maybe change up your rep/set schemes on your compounds too. Best of luck.
Isaac Baker
i know how you feel but the solution for this is simple. You need to go to the gym with a goal in mind, you need to write down everything/note in phone every exercise you want to do (sets and reps all that). You need to go prepared bruh. You can practice form at home alone too if you feel ashamed of not doing something right. Look up on youtube how to do those exercises. When you go to the gym you need to have your plan ready. You didnt go to the gym for socializing or picking up girls, you are there for yourself so dont give a fuck. And dont be scared to ask the people for help on form or advice. You look around in the gym for some older dude thats massive, usually they are the friendliest people and they will help you, but dont get on their nerves.
Isaiah Cox
>us real Chads
Elijah Morales
please be in LONDON
Noah Jenkins
"Easing your way in" advice is retarded in this context. The awkward/uncomfortable feeling of being in a new environment is purely perceptual. Nobody actually cares about you, just jump into the deep end, it will become more comfortable with time.
A point that might help is literally remember everyone is just as self-absorbed as you are. Whether its insecurity or narcissism, people are generally too overly concerned with themselves you pay attention to you for like >2 seconds
OP not going to lie just looking at that picture gives me anxiety. Find a gym that has no members. Its much better.
Evan Parker
go at hours where no one is there and go with a friend or a trainer.
Anthony Robinson
just watch others, read the environment. put on your headphones, do exercises with good form and ignore everyone. they don't give a fuck and neither should you.
Asher Reed
This pic makes me feel excited to get to know all these guys and shoot the shit with them and get beers and stuff. I think I've finally made it, guys.
Jackson Anderson
Nobody really gives a flying fuck about you lifting. If anyone does say something, they're most likely a twink and you'll surpass them in 3 months with any novice program. Most people only care about their goals and what they are lifting.
Joshua Lee
OP is silent. You've been FBI'D!! MIND CONTROL EXPERIMENT OVER
Carter Barnes
>inb4 this is bait You want to know how I know you're not a chad? A real chad helps those noobs in the gym to succeed because he once was new too. He realizes the impact he can have and tries to help positively in every aspect. Chad isn't about fucking 5/10 slam pigs from tinder you mong
