overcoming my fear of the gym!!!!!

For as long as I can remember now, I've had this overwelming anxiety about the gym. Everytime I've tried to go I'll pull it, palms sweating, heart racing, shortness of breath, and total fear runs through me. It gets so intense that I just turn around and  go home. Now that I've decided to prepare for VSG I know I need to get in there, start working out, and get into a healthy routine, be one step ahead of my skin (hopefully!). What worse about this ridiculous fear of the gym is that husband has been more than willing to go with me. Stay with me until I'm comfortable on the machines. I know my anxiety is totally ridiculous. I don't even know anyone where I live so what am I afraid of!? Thanks to the wonderful replies that I got on a post last week on here regarding this situation, especially the one that stated :"it might be destressing, but it's not life threatening". That was EXACTLY what I needed! Tues night, i sucked it up and walked through the doors with my hubby. I went at 730pm so it would be after the "after work rush". You know what? I didn't pass out, the workers were really nice! There were meatheads there but they paid me NO mind at all! Mu husband and I took turns on the machines and then did 10min on the eliptical (which I NEVER thought i would finish but I did!!!) I felt like I was on a high when I left, my body was screaming, but it was alive! I couldn't wait to go back last night! And I did. I'm not totally comfortable yet, but I conquered my fear! I don't exactly like being the "fat sweaty mess" but if I don't start somewhere I'll ever get to the other side! Just wanted to share and hopefully inspire someone else to take that first step into the door! not so bad on the other side!!!

 FABULOUS! I just recently did the same thing and started working toward my fitness goals, despite years of hating the idea of exercise. Congratulations on fighting your demons and WINNING!! 

 This is definitely one of my fav posts of the week !!! WAY TO GO!!!

way to go... we all have fears...conquering this one is a major hurdle on your road to health & success

Congrats on overcoming your fears .. nice job

I loved this post, too.  you are awesome!  pushing through the fear, getting it done, and then ready to go back.  AWESOME!

OOPS.. didn't really spell check this lol but thank you so so much for your support!!!!

Kristen,

Congratulations!! What a great story and such a fantastic milestone! It will get easier along the way. I laughted when you wrote about the meatheads...they sometimes are too engrossed in their own workout to pay any attention to anyone else (and that's not a bad thing...it's just what they do). In fact, some of the older post-meathead guys at my gym are rather friendly.

And, congratulations on conquering the elliptical machine!!

Way to go! Remember, you will be a "regular" soon and can help others starting out!

It gets addicting, which makes it easier to go. :)

I use my gym time for meditation/stretching time as well. I kind of do it backwards - do the sweaty workout, then get a floor mat, put on my meditation playlist and just breathe and stretch. Fantastic way to start the day!