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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Hiiii.

I'm thinking of starting the gym to become super hot rather then the just hot I already am

I'm a little apprehensive though as I'm not small and scared I'd get laughed at and be known as the fatty at the gym. Even though I'm going there to rectify it.

Also any tips on what excercises to do etc to help a newbie get started?

Thanking you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's why I have a tread mill at home there is no way I'm standing next to some of those women who go

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Hiiii.

I'm thinking of starting the gym to become super hot rather then the just hot I already am

I'm a little apprehensive though as I'm not small and scared I'd get laughed at and be known as the fatty at the gym. Even though I'm going there to rectify it.

Also any tips on what excercises to do etc to help a newbie get started?

Thanking you. "

I had to go to the gym once to try and sort my back out, trust me nobody will think you're the fatty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Diet and all round cardio to start - consider circuits/insanity/body combat rather than weights/machines.

I'm sure Shag'll be along in a minute but for now I'd stick to all over workouts - you need to get your metabolism increased to start your body to metabolise the stored fat.

Less in than you use - you WILL lose weight.

Once you start then you can consider introducing toning exercises.

Don't get too hung up on scales - use a tape measure.

What most forget is that fat is 20& of the density of muscle.

Start building muscle and they believe they're gaining weight rather than dropping inches.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are."

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seek out a trainer at the gym and speak to him/her about putting together a program and a nutritional program that suits you.

Everyone is so individual, any advice you get will be what works for them and more than likely won't work for you.

That said, start gently and build up the intensity when you're used to the level you're at.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to go to the gym I admit I was paranoid I though all the women would be hot gym bunnies, when I got there I was shocked I was one of the slimmest women there

OK there were some fit birds but most women in there were obese, that's the point of gyms people are usually to busy to notice you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck. "

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks peeps some good advice. I think its more the building up to actually going that's worrying me more than anything. That and being laughed at haha.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes just go, its normal to feel nervous, try the afterburn classes most gym got.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it"

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else. "

Just out of interest why do you feel like that in the real world but not on here?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just go and book an induction. Most gyms have a personal trainer come up with a basic plan for you exercise wise. If you want to do exercise at home have a look at the 30 day challenges. Squats. Abs. Etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thanks peeps some good advice. I think its more the building up to actually going that's worrying me more than anything. That and being laughed at haha. "

One of the benefits if being older....not giving a fuck what strangers think. Let them laugh....which I doubt they will anyway. They will be there for the same reason as you and I doubt anyone would even notice you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it"

I second that notion

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

Just out of interest why do you feel like that in the real world but not on here?"

on here I get attention 24 hours a day. When I go out I get none. Which is probably my fault for expecting men to be like they are on here. Even when I meet people from fab I always think that they'd never ever speak to me if they saw me in a bar or wherever. Sometimes I feel a bit like a novelty. Which is stupid I know

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just go and book an induction. Most gyms have a personal trainer come up with a basic plan for you exercise wise. If you want to do exercise at home have a look at the 30 day challenges. Squats. Abs. Etc. "

some of those are hard!! I'm on day 13 of the ab one and it's getting tough!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Thanks peeps some good advice. I think its more the building up to actually going that's worrying me more than anything. That and being laughed at haha. "

Lots of very overweight people are prescribed gym sessions, I saw some very large women there and nobody laughed at them. I also saw a very elderly man supported in by two people and put on a rowing machine...the poor thing

. I've said it before don't imagine people see you the same way you see yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else. "
your a beautiful woman with a beautiful body and you will turn heads at the gym but for the right reasons

stop being negative about yourself your a very pretty lady x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

30 day challenges aren't what you need - isolating individual areas comes later.

As an alternative look at one of the Sofa challenges - they aim to take you from the sofa to say 5km over a defined period.

Big fitness returns and good weight loss too in those.

Other bonus is most are free - internet/youtube is your friend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else. "

Honey you've just at least doubled in my estimation! Great to know you're as insecure as the rest of us!

My gym is a typical gym, and has people there of all shapes and sizes, most of whom are nice.

As has probably been mentioned, 80% of weight loss is down to diet - but exercise will help to increase your metabolic rate (particularly if you do cardio), tone up as you lose weight etc etc. Would suggest concentrating on cardio/fat burning initially - anything that increases the heartrate significantly. General fitness classes are fun too and help the time go faster whilst you're getting fitter.

Good luck - and you may find it helpful to join the '2015 fit and healthy' thread that many of us use. Xx

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

Just out of interest why do you feel like that in the real world but not on here?

As I said above don't assume that people have the same low opinion of you that you have of yourself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

Just out of interest why do you feel like that in the real world but not on here?

To be honest that pretty much sums it up for most women on here, I think a lot of men message women on here they wouldn't look twice at in real life, they just see us as a quick easy shag

But I think you can tell when a guy does like you

If you only get one offer every 6 months in the real world the chances are that one guy will think more of you than the 1000s of offers you'll get on here in that period

Not that any of this has anything to do with the gym

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

Honey you've just at least doubled in my estimation! Great to know you're as insecure as the rest of us!

My gym is a typical gym, and has people there of all shapes and sizes, most of whom are nice.

Good luck - and you may find it helpful to join the '2015 fit and healthy' thread that many of us use. Xx

Yes I do have my insecure days as opposed to the I'm the best thing since sliced bread mantra I usually have for myself. I'm definitely just going to have to bite the bullet and do it! Will defo have a look at that thread too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The reason you get more attention on here than in real life is not because men wouldn't look at you in the real world, it's because it takes more guts to actually make a move in real life. Believe me, coming from a guy who in his 30 years of existence has NEVER been hit on, not even once, yet on here the last six women I have met are all women who contacted me first.

The internet plays by a different set of rules.

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

I disagree with the no weights just cardio idea. I've shifted over 3 stone since September and i would say 90 % of my exercise has had some weights involved. I would say get yourself along to some classes, maybe body conditioning, pump, LBT, things like that. They are better in my opinion as an instructor is there with you all the time so will make sure you are doing stuff properly rather than just wondering around a gym. Anyway hours of cardio sucks!! Lol x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I disagree with the no weights just cardio idea. I've shifted over 3 stone since September and i would say 90 % of my exercise has had some weights involved. I would say get yourself along to some classes, maybe body conditioning, pump, LBT, things like that. They are better in my opinion as an instructor is there with you all the time so will make sure you are doing stuff properly rather than just wondering around a gym. Anyway hours of cardio sucks!! Lol x "

Bodypump, Bodycombat, Circuits, etc all involve weights to increase resistance so increasing cardio effect.

My suggestion to avoid weights/machines is just that. So many times I've seen it where the "instructor" has someone doing exercises because it's what they've been taught/told not because its whats best for that particular person. So they will have them on the Smiths Machine, Rower, Bicep Curls, etc.

The types of class I suggested will tone at the same time as burning fat due to the nature of the exercises involved.

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By *ath_Neil_bifunCouple
over a year ago

near cardiff

"Hiiii.

I'm thinking of starting the gym to become super hot rather then the just hot I already am

I'm a little apprehensive though as I'm not small and scared I'd get laughed at and be known as the fatty at the gym. Even though I'm going there to rectify it.

Also any tips on what excercises to do etc to help a newbie get started?

Thanking you. "

I'd join in with classes that are high intensity for aerobic stuff I.e spin,insanity etc,and find a strength training program to stick to.look up marc Lauren for bodyweight programmes if you have a flaky injury prone body like me. ..don't be like the foolios who go and put zero effort in,are scared to sweat and spend most of their time on the phone...

If you are trying to lose weight then gym work will only help you slightly really.you need to look at your diet for weight loss...i did it about three years ago.cut out all crap,started eating clean and cut the booze intake down.I lost two about two stone of fat,and got my body fat down from 30% to 11%...I'm up to 15% now which is still good,and allows me a a few extra glasses of wine on the weekend.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm at the gym 6.30 every morning apart from the week end when I have a bit of a lie in. My advice would be don't give a fuck about what other people think. Do it for you. Don't focus to much on your weight but think about the health benefits instead. Be in it for the long haul. There is no quick fix. Book an induction with an instructor who you feel can inspire and motivate you to meet your goals. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hiiii.

I'm thinking of starting the gym to become super hot rather then the just hot I already am

I'm a little apprehensive though as I'm not small and scared I'd get laughed at and be known as the fatty at the gym. Even though I'm going there to rectify it.

Also any tips on what excercises to do etc to help a newbie get started?

Thanking you. "

You could take the rubber ducky to the gym for company.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Jools has been coming to the gym with me since end of last year.

She is feeling great and has lost an inch off her bust ( god damn it)

An inch off her waist.

More than this she is really enjoying it and starting to look really toned.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No one will laugh at you .everyone is there for the same reason .and everyone's had to start somewhere .go for it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I go to curves, a woman's only gym and it's only a 30 mins circuit per day... i love it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If it's for your health, join a gym and focus on cardio. If it's to get a guy (outside FAB) do you want a man who likes you for who you are rather than how flat your stomach is???

Your body and face are a winner! No need to change if your happy with who you are

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

Nobody will think any less of you in the gym, everyone started somewhere, and most of the time I'm in my own workout 'bubble' anyway, and I hardly even notice other people.

I have no idea why people are recommending cardio over anything else - yes, cardiovascular fitness is good for heath, but a lot of people (me included) find cardio a bit dull.

There are plenty of decent lifting plans aimed at beginners - see "new rules of lifting for women" or "strong lifts 5 x 5". You should incorporate some form of resistance training into your overall plan anyway to retain muscle as you lose weight, so you will end up firm as opposed to carding your way into "skinny fat" territory....

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By *heBirminghamWeekendMan
over a year ago

here

Depending on the gym you decide to go to, they will most likely provide you with an introduction session (often with a PT) and they will show you around the equipment etc.

After that you can take it at your own pace - get familiar with the machines, watch other people to see what they are doing, and generally settle in.

One of my big hang ups when i first started at the gym was the worry that there would be loads of body beatiful people there, posing around and generally looking for other members to have a good laugh at.

This is not the case, I can assure you. Most of that type are normally "in the zone" and not bothered with what is going on around them.

You will be surprised the mix of people that you will see in the gym - all with one thing in common - wanting to get healthy, lose weight and keep healthy.

Keep that in mind and I am sure you will be just fine

I use a gym in the North East

HTH

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

NO ONE And I mean NO ONE will

Ever laugh at you at the gym. This is a huge myth and misconception about the gym. You won't find a more friendly, more knowledgable and enthusiastic bunch of people In your life until you go to one.

I stated at the gym coming off an eating disorder at 7st4lbs. I was scared shitless about going think I was going to be a laughing stock. But I was wrong. Everyone helped, everyone encouraged and everyone admired that I was there to change and now I'm 11st. People go there to change and it creates a big brotherhood amongst lifters.

Your first time at the gym starts in your head. Even thinking about going you've achieved something. Motivation ain't shit. Discipline is.

You'll do good. Just tell yourself you will

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

Honestly...

Hit the weights and skip the cardio...

Do super sets of 8+8, works heart and burns fat, builds muscle, that eats fat in your sleep...

Loads if women say they still wanna feel feminine, but the hottest women I know are 40+ and lift, they are toned, hard body's, the gym is easy for them now and they need to do little to maintain.

Check out Michelle lewin in if you don't think athletic is sexy.

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

Oh and I'm not a big fan of the no need to change crowd...

You should spend your life improving, mind and body...

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"Honestly...

Hit the weights and skip the cardio...

Do super sets of 8+8, works heart and burns fat, builds muscle, that eats fat in your sleep...

Loads if women say they still wanna feel feminine, but the hottest women I know are 40+ and lift, they are toned, hard body's, the gym is easy for them now and they need to do little to maintain.

Check out Michelle lewin in if you don't think athletic is sexy."

Agree with everything you've just said apart from just supersetting 8 + 8s - especially as a beginner, its much easier to use an existing programme, this ensures you get your progressive overload etc built in.

I'd go string lifts personally, but have heard very good things about NRLW... Or you could check out one of Jamie Easons programs - he is all about the curves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Honestly...

Hit the weights and skip the cardio...

Do super sets of 8+8, works heart and burns fat, builds muscle, that eats fat in your sleep...

Loads if women say they still wanna feel feminine, but the hottest women I know are 40+ and lift, they are toned, hard body's, the gym is easy for them now and they need to do little to maintain.

Check out Michelle lewin in if you don't think athletic is sexy."

This!

I've lost 13lbs this year so far. 80% of what I do in the gym is weights related. I'm losing body fat and changing shape.

Michele Lewin and Jen Selter are amazing. I'm a massive fan of Yo Lazarov too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and I'm not a big fan of the no need to change crowd...

You should spend your life improving, mind and body..."

couldn't agree more.....i get fed up with people saying "you don't need to lose weight/go to the gym, you are fine as you are"......i don't think they realise that those sort of comments can be just as damaging.

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By *aeBabeWoman
over a year ago

London

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else.

Just out of interest why do you feel like that in the real world but not on here?

I feel the exact same way. Most of the people who message me or those that I have meet on fab would never have approached me in the the "real" world. On dating sites they would be the type of people who would delete my messages to them lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go to the gym and enjoy it , enjoy taking control , and enjoy making yourself the best version of yourself , everybody starts someplace , don't look at it at a chore and I can assure you everyone in the gym is to busy trying to reach there own goals to even notice anyone else .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and I'm not a big fan of the no need to change crowd...

You should spend your life improving, mind and body...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gym girls are hot. Fitness models are super hot. Remember to eat properly.

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

"Honestly...

Hit the weights and skip the cardio...

Do super sets of 8+8, works heart and burns fat, builds muscle, that eats fat in your sleep...

Loads if women say they still wanna feel feminine, but the hottest women I know are 40+ and lift, they are toned, hard body's, the gym is easy for them now and they need to do little to maintain.

Check out Michelle lewin in if you don't think athletic is sexy.

This!

I've lost 13lbs this year so far. 80% of what I do in the gym is weights related. I'm losing body fat and changing shape.

Michele Lewin and Jen Selter are amazing. I'm a massive fan of Yo Lazarov too.

Nice.... Go you!!!

5lbs and you notice something happening.

10lbs and you think "fuuuuuck I look hot!" Then your addicted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also true fitness starts in the kitchen you can't out train a bad diet / eating plan trust me I've tried , like the gent said above hit the weights learn your form be safe and have fun . X

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

"Oh and I'm not a big fan of the no need to change crowd...

You should spend your life improving, mind and body...

Can feel a little like pulling you back...

I do a lot of causes and get "oh just come for a beer all the time"...

Enjoy it, but set some goals and aim to improve.

GL you sexy people.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are.

I appreciate that. on fab I do fine though in the real world I feel my weight is the reason I have no luck.

I doubt that your weight has anything to do with it

Maybe. I suppose it's just how I see it. All my friends are slim and have no problems. And when I do pull I always feel like its a joke or because there's no one else. "

Your very hard on ya self , be more positive , I had a gander at your pic and if your consistent it really won't take you very long to reach your fitness goals .

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

i do body combat class and yoga class among others but for starting out those two would be ideal in my opinion ...hope you enjoy it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just gone back to the gym today after a while off. Dragged a friend along with me for moral support. Now on the post workout happy floaty stage and back at my desk to do work feeling quite motivated!

When I was going to the gym I was doing more weights than cardio as I just enjoyed it more.

Making the initial trip back is the hardest but you'll get there.

Good luck!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People at my gym are too busy looking at themselves to look at me

Definitely recommend it....best thing I ever did and feel much better for it...good luck.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At my gym there are women that are much more overweight than you think you are

Anyway, fuck 'em, it's about you x

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I have never felt intimidated when at the gym. Quite the opposite actually. Most people pay no attention to you as they are too focused on their own workout or chatting to their mate and you can wear headphones and listen to music or watch the tv on some machines so won't notice others.

Just go, you'll be fine. It's all in your head. As others have said, there's all shapes and sizes there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nobody will make fun of you lol. Nobody ever made fun of me, you're there for a reason, they can't exactly say anything lol.

If you have Instagram, I'd recommend following some female fitness pages on there, some show you exercises and the benefits

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Wandsworth

"Hiiii.

I'm thinking of starting the gym to become super hot rather then the just hot I already am

I'm a little apprehensive though as I'm not small and scared I'd get laughed at and be known as the fatty at the gym. Even though I'm going there to rectify it.

Also any tips on what excercises to do etc to help a newbie get started?

Thanking you. "

Go start slowly because your body will feel sore and in shock of sudden routine changes.

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Wandsworth

Oh.. and have a plan the amount of people that go to gym without plan, which create boredom hence quitting.

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By *isexmistressWoman
over a year ago

Prestwich

Go For It babes

Stick with it and reap the benefits of improved health,better sleep and added extra hotness and all that SHOPPING that comes with it after..

Everyone else down the gym has their own problems and insecurities to deal with to be concerned with you-They really wont care a jot..

As the pounds fall away and you start toning up,neither will you..

You will NEVER regret doing it..You might regret not doing it...

You really will be fine tho If you ever need a pep talk, message me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do hula hooping, do that every day, start out at 5 minutes and every day increase by 1 minute.

Cut out any crap like chocolate etc. Try it for 30 days and see how you get on.

You'll lose weight on your hips and keep the weight in your purse

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

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over a year ago

"Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

Omg!

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over a year ago

"Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

Really?

That's awful! We all note who starts at the beginning of Jan - but if they stick it out a few weeks we'll tell them how well they're doing/good they're looking! Must be a friendlier gym than most then! I love it!

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over a year ago

The dirty little secret of the gym is that it's an arena where we do battle against our own insecurity. Everyone... I mean EVERYONE... at the gym is there because there's something about their body they either a) want to improve, or b) have improved it, but are fearful of letting it slip away again. The numbers on the scale or clothing sizes may be different numbers, but the struggle is the same. So no one's going to judge you because we're all too busy judging ourselves.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

I can't wait til February is over and all the timewasters and machine-hogs piss off.

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By *isexmistressWoman
over a year ago

Prestwich

"Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

My day job is porn .Get quite alot of abuse for it . Used to upset me but now I turn round(as its only ever behind my back,never to my face) walk right up to the guy/s or girl/s and say ` What was that? Do you wanna say it to my face??.... No,didnt think so` and walk off,head held high..

Different strokes for different folks I know but id turn round,walk up to and say ` Sorry,didnt quite catch that.wanna say it to my face? `

You know how bitchy girls can get-no doubt because you are prettier than they will ever be..

Lady @ Party to inebriated guest;

` You Sir, are d*unk!`

Inebriated guest(who was Winston Churchill ) to Lady

` Ah yes Madam, I am..But in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly`

Bothered by Nasty people with nasty comments ?

Dont be .Its only becuase they are unhappy,with their;

job

homelife

sexlife

social life...Which is fine by me

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over a year ago

I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

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over a year ago

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are."

Yeah self improvement is terrible don't do it.

Really?! That's terrible advice.

To the OP: If you want to improve your fitness then go get em! It's all in your power to do so! And to those people who may look at you? Why do you think gyms exist? If we were all super healthy already then gyms wouldn't have a place in this world.

Good luck and never give up!

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

It's the lad's in plimsolls that do my nut in.

Spend more time on their bloody phones than working out.

For us it's all about being healthy, if we can look better while staying healthy then that's a bonus.

Would never knock anyone for being in the gym no matter what age or size,as long as you don't hog the equipment have the decency to wipe the equipment down after you sweated all over it,and don't spend 45 mins of a 50 min workout texting while using equipment that other's want to use.

Phew.

Now breath and relax.

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over a year ago

"I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

Really?? I had a lovely chat with a gorgeous young guy about our love of chocolate today - and a chat with two ladies in the changing room about weights! Guess i'm very lucky - or Leyland's just a very friendly town!

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over a year ago

"Wow, you all go to much nicer gyms than I've been to. I've heard the "can't wait till january is over and all the fatties piss off" type comments plenty of times

Different strokes for different folks I know but id turn round,walk up to and say ` Sorry,didnt quite catch that.wanna say it to my face? `

You know how bitchy girls can get-no doubt because you are prettier than they will ever be..

Lady @ Party to inebriated guest;

` You Sir, are d*unk!`

Inebriated guest(who was Winston Churchill ) to Lady

` Ah yes Madam, I am..But in the morning I shall be sober and you will still be ugly`

Bothered by Nasty people with nasty comments ?

Dont be .Its only becuase they are unhappy,with their;

job

homelife

sexlife

social life...Which is fine by me

I do love that quote, it's a classic

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over a year ago

"I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

xx"

The new one is a cheapo 24hr one, I can't imagine I'll ever see the same person twice, it's straight in and straight out, no chat

(but I like that!)

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over a year ago

"I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

xx"

I'll join you sometime

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ok point one

Not everybody thinks that gym bunny women are attractive. Attractiveness is a lot more than just looks and body shape.

Point 2

The gym I go to (which is at the local swimming pool/leisure centre and council run)is full of all shapes and sizes. Plus the different types of exercises are kept to seperate areas, so the power lifting six pack brigade are no where near.if I am honest the fatties tend to outnumber the fitties.

Point 3

I like to use This analogy to describe body shape. If you had a Ferrari would you rather blast down a dead straight autobahn where there is nothing to stimulate you, or would you rather be driving through the helps taking the curves and bends whilst looking at the gorgeous view whilst listening to matt Monroe singing on days like these... I know which I would enjoy more xxxcxx

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

"My advice? Honestly? Don't go to the gym. You're fine as you are."

well that was helpful !

if you speak to the instructors in the gym they are normally happy to write you a 6 week fitness plan which can give you something to gague your progress against

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over a year ago

"I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

I'll join you sometime

By all means. Going sat day with a fem friend from birmingham who's staying with me for the weekend. Feel free to join us - and that goes for anyone in my area. A girlie meet up/sauna/hot-tub/coffee would be fun methinks!

pm me if you want to join us hun

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

"It's the lad's in plimsolls that do my nut in.

Spend more time on their bloody phones than working out.

For us it's all about being healthy, if we can look better while staying healthy then that's a bonus.

Phew.

Now breath and relax. "

Funny you should mention things like that. I was at the gym today doing some stuff and a guy was on a bench on the smith machine doing incline barbell chest press type things. He finished and left. I was gonna finish my sets and have a bash myself and a young lad came up, got 2 dumbells, sat on the bench under the smith machine and started doing dumbell shoulder presses staring at himself in the mirror.

After id finished laughing (and sending pictures of him to ejay to laugh at too) I told him that if he wasn't gonna use the smith machine he could move so that others could!

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By *onjonjon44Man
over a year ago

sheffield

Best of luck with the gym thing. i was lucky and found a gym near home, very friendly bunch. I've had a few offers to "spot me" during weight training.

Working on Mike Mentzer HIT style training with sessions every 7 to 14 days. Steady progress.

xxx Jon

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks everyone for lively comments and helpful advice! I'm sure after a couple of times I'll be fine it's just a bit scary at first. Thank you so much. Will definitely look at fitness classes and things too.

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over a year ago

First you need a goal (this can change again once you reach it) Then you need to plan. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail! Rough estimate would put you between 27 and 31% body fat. They say there's 3,500 calories in 1lb of fat so just by cutting your daily calorie intake by 500 a day you should lose 1lb a week just by making a change to your diet. Research meal plans before you start the gym.

As for joining the gym, have a little idea what you're going to do before you get there, that will save you wandering round aimlessly, that's more noticeable than someone turning up doing their routine then going.

I like to train legs twice a week. SQUATS are your friend, on Fridays I'll use the rack but Tuesdays I'll change that to hack squats, leg press, calf raises, leg extensions, hamstring curls. I do walking lunges on the treadmill! Some people look at me a little strange but I don't really care! You don't have to do legs twice a week but I always have cos I've done kickboxing for 21 years and before that ballet since I was 3 so my legs have always been pretty strong.

I'm quite an apple shape and I put weight on my belly. You can not spot reduce fat on any part of your body. For your belly to go you'll have to drop fat from everywhere, if you do a shit load of ab exercises without losing fat all you will do is strengthen the muscles but still have layers of fat covering them. I need to be 18% bodyfat and under for my abs to show. I'd concentrate on cardio for the time being, I haven't done a kickboxing exam for 6 years but when I had to lose weight fast I used to do a lot of speed skipping with a weighted rope. Can pick one up off eBay, the goldsgym ones are ok for that. Oh and download the my fitness pal app and log EVERYTHING that passes your lips. It will help you keep within your daily allowance.

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

another good tip that might inspire you and help you monitor progress is at our gym they have a machine you can go on that takes your weight height body fat and something else ....its a pound each time you us it but will give you your actual data and your ideal data ....only weigh yourself once a week at the same time each week and hopefully you will see progress ...keep the print out tickets to monitor your journey

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over a year ago

"I must have got unlucky! Actually my current gym (not that I've been much yet) seems alright, everyone is like zombies not paying any attention to each other, which suits me fine.

The new one is a cheapo 24hr one, I can't imagine I'll ever see the same person twice, it's straight in and straight out, no chat

(but I like that!)"

Sounds like some meets of FAB

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just go already, no one cares what you look like, what you do, who you are etc...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What's a GYM.

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

Oh yeah and don't weigh yourself...

Not until at least 6 months...

Go for change of shape first and you will get heavier...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just gonna eat rings around me, yous can sweat it out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did somebody scream my name?

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